Product information

• Douglas Fir and White Pine used for timber frames

• The integration of eco-friendly and energy-efficient concepts, materials and equipment (e.g. passive solar, forced air, water and heat recuperation, radiant floors, high thermal mass fireplaces, etc)

• Wall and roof panels designed to satisfy energy-efficient standards as well as the environmental footprint you are aiming for with respect to air-tightness, insulation (from R30 to R80 available) and carbon footprint.

• Foundations can be on concrete pads, with a basement, or with garden-level access. Different concrete forming options are available, depending on the energy efficiency standard and environmental footprint that you are aiming for.

• Interior walls and ceilings can be constructed with plasterboard, wood paneling or other materials. Interior and exterior finishes are also your choice to make.

You, your family and future generations will appreciate your contribution to our common environmental and architectural heritage.

With a KYO home, you will have put in place:

• Exposed timber frames with mortise and tenon joints that last at least five times longer than conventional construction techniques

• A timeless architectural design, albeit one that incorporates your choice and taste (such as contemporary, classic, country home, cottage styling etc)

• Sound design principles that integrate the most recent advances in the environmentally safe applications of climate control, electric cabling, air quality, acoustic control and lighting.

• A flexible living space. Because internal and external walls, as well as the roof, are not load-bearing, it is always much simpler to renovate in the future and integrate environmentally friendly solutions or to add living space.

• A building process based on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) principles delivers a project whose design is holistically integrated. This comprises much more than just the building plans.