This barn achieved LEED Platinum with its Zen design

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By Laura CowanMay 13, 2022, 5:30 pm423 pts
The Zen Barn by Christopher Simmonds Architect is a home in a historic Ottawa neighborhood. It achieved LEED Platinum for homes status while maximizing on a casual, modern style. The second story is cantilevered over the first story to shade it from the sun, while a recessed courtyard allows for large windows…

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