This low cost, prefabricated cottage was developed by Jonathan Crinion and Stephanie Mills for a site on Christian Island, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The cottage is intended to be a prototype for a 'kit' house that can be prefabricated off site. It is raised off the ground using sonar tube foundations to leave ground vegetation undisturbed and to minimise the need for excavation. The main Living-Dining-Kitchen area is open plan, with three bedrooms and a bathroom to the rear. A wood burning stove heats the entire space. Fabricated with a timber frame, plywood and Cedar cladding / decking, the structure is made from sustainable sources. The floating, curved roof has a long skylight along the central circulation spine. The roof is made from standing seam zinc and extends on its outer edges to incorporate brise-soleil for shading. Electricty is generated by flexible, building integrated solar panels inserted between the standing seam roof modules. A composting toilet is used.

Design: Stephanie Mills and Jonathan Crinion 2002