Archive for the ‘Design’ Category

The Madison

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Recently we created a gem of a home with Hand-Crafted Log Homes from Dublin, Virginia.  It holds 3,760 SF of traditional log home appeal, with 4 bedrooms, and 4 1/2 baths. The Madison is the quintessential log home plan with a few features that you don't always see. A large Grand ...

The Fraser

Friday, November 21st, 2008

The Fraser was designed for a dramatic site outside of Breckenridge, Colorado for Atrium Log Homes.  This design utilizes logs milled in Finland by Honka.  It contains 2306 SF on three levels, with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. Honka's unique milling capabilities, and Atrium Log Homes ...

Working Remotely

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Since Gravitas started over 7 years ago, we have worked with many clients located throughout North America as you can see by the map below.  Being located a continent away from many of our clients, site visits are often out of the question.  Typically, we only get to walk the ...

Structural Engineering for your Log Home

Friday, October 31st, 2008

This is an article our favorite engineer wrote about the importance of engineering your residential project. Professional engineering is recommended on all projects and more and more it is being required by many local jurisdictions or on the state level. All of our projects in California, Colorado, New Mexico, New ...

Behind the Log Home Scenes - Myths and $$

Friday, October 10th, 2008

There are quite a few myths about log homes that are circulating among folks who are already having enough problems with sorting log facts from fiction.  Here's my take on one of the biggest myths in the log home industry - How to get the "final"  total price of a log ...

Behind the Log Home Scenes - Independent Design

Friday, September 26th, 2008

With my last post, I wanted to give you some background on myself and my experience in the Log Home Industry.  I hope that if you have any questions at any time during this series, you'll either leave comment or contact me. First things first - one of the most important ...

Steps to build your home

Friday, September 19th, 2008

  The following is a list of typical steps that owners go through when building their new home. This is also related to remodel projects. You may be able to skip or combine a step, but we have found these to be fairly standard. 1. What ...

Behind the Log Home scenes…

Monday, September 15th, 2008

I thought I'd take a few minutes and give you some idea as to how the log home industry works, from a couple of different "inside" industry positions.  First, a little background on myself.  I've got a B.S. in Forest Products - Wood Construction & Design from the University of Idaho ...

The Escalante

Monday, September 8th, 2008

The Escalante was designed for the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado.  It contains 4514 SF of mountain living in three levels, with 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, a 2 car garage, and enlarged shop area. Capturing the amazing valley views was of prime importance with this home. Outdoor living was maximized ...

Contemporary Home Design

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Here are a few homes located in Boise's North end built by Hale Development of Boise, Idaho. This first one uses common materials with traditional massing.  I always wonder why home owners let the dish companies stick their ugly billboards onto the front of their home.  As long as you have ...