An off grid, net zero island retreat affords an opportunity to commune with nature and rekindle nostalgic memories Article content

When a young Toronto family sought to create a four-season Kawartha cottage to capture the spirit of the past – albeit executed in a contemporary, environmentally sensitive manner – they engaged Peter Braithwaite Studio Ltd (www.peterbraithwaitestudio.com) a Nova Scotian architectural practise, to create a future proof net zero home, one they could enjoy for generations to come. Article content

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The concept of ‘net zero’ is relatively simple – structures are designed to produce as much energy as they consume through a combination of efficient on-site (or near site) renewable energy systems, such as solar panels.

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