Trifecta House Energy Efficient Laneway House
Every Smallworks home has a story, and Trifecta House tells three.
Sustainable. Streamlined. Storied. A grant-winning pilot project that’s meaningful not only for the young family who calls it home, but for the footprint it lightens and the precedent it sets for the future of housing construction.
Recipient of a CMHC construction innovation grant, this project piloted 3PsPiles, Panels, and Pods
Built on helical piles and assembled with off-site wall panels and prefabricated bathroom pods, this home produces 58% less embodied carbon than a typical build. Together, these methods reduce concrete use, minimize waste, and dramatically speed up the on-site construction timeline (this home was framed in just 3 days!)
Planning of the space is proportionate to the young couple’s priorities. An open-concept living area that spills onto a spacious deck turns a humble laneway into a gathering space for community.
Floorplan
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Specifications
| Build Year | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Size | 911 | |
| Floors | 2 | |
| Bedrooms | 2 | |
| Bathrooms | 2 | |
| Lot Size | 33 x 122 |
Open-Concept Living
Interiors achieve what every compact home aspires to: a sense of abundance through restraint.
Vaulted Ceilings
A vaulted section of the first-floor ceiling creates a sense of openness, volume, and light, bringing an airiness that far exceeds its modest square footage.
Hidden Functionality
The composed living area is achieved through hidden functionality—understair storage, a spacious pantry, a bathroom and an entry nook, all tucked away.
Creative Design
Upstairs, utilization of under-height ceiling allowances creates extra square footage, artfully opening the rooms with lofty architectural angles.
