Canada Residence

About this project

Located in Canada, this 194 m² single-story residence combines North American architectural character with the advanced engineering of TheoSteel's light gauge steel (LGS) framing systems. Specially designed to withstand extreme cold climates and heavy snow loads, the home utilizes high-density thermal insulation and cold-formed galvanized steel profiles to ensure maximum energy efficiency, structural integrity, and long-term acoustic comfort.

Through BIM-integrated digital design and off-site pre-fabrication, weather-related construction delays were completely avoided. The high-precision steel frame was erected rapidly on-site, offering a seamless, highly insulated, and durable single-level living solution built for harsh winter conditions.

Technical specification

Floor height

300 cm ground floor - 300 cm upper floor

Roof

Metal standing-seam roof over OSB

External wall frame

14 cm steel frame with rock wool insulation

Internal wall frame

9 cm steel frame with rock wool insulation

External finish

Moisture barrier + mesh + plaster + mineral finish + paint

Internal finish

11 mm OSB and plasterboard, two coats silicone paint

Steel grade

S280GD, Z275 hot-dip galvanised

Glazing

Double glazed, thermally broken aluminium

Delivery

Panelized product, numbered with assembly sheet