Bhu One: Made from the forest.
Made to last.

Roof cladding

Standing seam steel — charcoal. 50+ yr lifespan, 30–60% recycled content, 100% recyclable at end of life, sheds snow, solar-panel compatible.

Pitch & overhang

4:12 gable, 24" overhang. Canadian snow load compliance, protects thermowood walls from ice and rain damage.

Main cladding — front

Thermowood pine, horizontal, 70mm boards, FSC-certified. Heat-treated at 200°C, no chemicals, rot-proof and warp-proof. Carbon-sequestering while growing, biodegradable at end of life.

Main cladding — sides/rear

Thermowood pine, vertical, 70mm boards, FSC-certified. Same material, vertical orientation for design hierarchy. Mixed direction creates feature facade distinct from all competitors.

Cedar shingle accent band

Western Red Cedar shingles, FSC-certified, natural unfinished. 3–4 rows just below roofline. Naturally rot-resistant, fully biodegradable, harvested sustainably.

Air barrier membrane

Continuous wrap membrane on exterior structural face. Critical for Canadian climate — most competitors skip this. Prevents moisture infiltration and heat loss at framing junctions.

Fascia boards

Thermowood pine, FSC-certified, matching cladding finish. Changed from powder-coated steel — natural material, maintenance-free same as cladding.

Corner trim

Thermowood pine, 40–50mm, FSC-certified. Clean junction between horizontal front and vertical side cladding. Same material family throughout.

Window surrounds

Black powder-coated aluminium. Industry standard — fully recyclable, 40+ yr lifespan, creates clean architectural edge.

Primary picture window

Triple-pane, fixed, black aluminium frame. Front left wall. Canadian climate standard — eliminates condensation and heat loss.

Side casement window

Triple-pane, operable, black aluminium frame. Right side wall — standard inclusion. Cross-ventilation without HVAC in summer.

Entry door

Solid cedar core, black aluminium frame, brushed black steel hardware. Natural material at the point of contact. Warm, authentic.

Narrow sidelite

Triple-pane, fixed, black aluminium frame beside door. Secondary light source at entry. Avoids full glass door.

Framing

Engineered lumber — LVL/LSL. Stronger and straighter than dimensional lumber, uses wood fibre more efficiently.

Panel system

CNC-cut precision kit, pre-numbered assembly sequence. Zero on-site cutting waste — all material used. Assembles like Lego.

Wall insulation

Mineral wool batts — R-24, sourced within 200km. Better acoustics, fire resistance, and moisture performance. Local sourcing eliminates transport carbon.

Roof insulation

Mineral wool batts — R-21, sourced within 200km. Four-season performance without HVAC in most Canadian climates.

Wall panels

FSC-certified birch plywood, natural light tone. Warm, distinctive — the Scandinavian interior standard. FSC certification verifiable.

Floor

Cork tiles, warm tan. Harvested from bark of cork oak — tree keeps living and re-grows. Carbon-sequestering, antimicrobial, soft underfoot.

Ceiling

Thin cedar slats at ridge line. Brings exterior cedar material language inside. Runs along the ridge.

Lighting rough-in

Recessed LED conduit and boxes. Infrastructure only — customer selects fixtures. Designed for warm-tone LED (2700K).