Site Plan

Zen Mahogany NetZero
Residential & Care Facility

Spanning an impressive site in the southeast community of Mahogany, Calgary, this NetZero & NetZero ready development includes a mix of residential buildings, encompassing several townhome typologies offering a total of 144 residential units with 1–3-bedroom configurations. The array of townhome designs caters to diverse families, ranging from stacked townhomes with rooftop patios and flex rooms, to three storey townhomes featuring attached single or double garages, with all the cozy amenities a family needs to thrive. Each building includes a constellation of sustainable improvements and “future-proofed” buildings that enhance livability. Some of these include drain water heat recovery, fresh air system, double-coated triple-pane windows, LED lighting and a heavily insulated, air-tight building envelope.

Adding a unique dimension to the project aimed at keeping multi-generational families together and to curb the loneliness epidemic, there is a proposed integrated and accessible Care Facility offering 24/7 support and continuous care onsite. This facility is designed to accommodate individuals with diverse care needs. The Care home has angled walls that shelter and direct people to the front entrance evoking a warm embrace. Responding to the client’s design brief, this building’s exterior imbues a sense of warmth with durable materials reflecting a wood-grain metal cladding, white board and batten, and black metal siding, accented with mass timber elements, maximizing the allowable glazing on each side to achieve airy, light-filled rooms. The windows are placed so that patients can be connected to the outdoors to support their mental health and vitality for those with mobility issues. Outdoor amenities include a large, landscaped back patio as and a welcoming, covered porch featuring built-in seating for contemplative moments for residents and guests. The basement contains additional living spaces for staff, facilities maintenance, residents, and visitors.

To learn more about this development, please visit Avalon Master Builders.

Data

Number of Units 144
Total Buildings - Floor Area 55,727 SF
Efficiency 83%
FSR/FAR 3.26
UPH 430.43
On Site Parking 166