Now that the log walls are stacked out, it’s time to start on the roof system. While setting the walls takes some skill, it is quickly learned, and repeated over, and over, and over again. This cabin stacked out pretty quickly. With the roof system being set, comes an order of magnitude in complication. In [...] Read More
Last posting we saw the foundation going in, and the first course being stacked up. Honka offers many different profile sizes and shapes, and utilizes an interlocking corner. What’s unique about their profile system is the interlocking ball at the corner. This maximizes the surface area on contact at the corners. I recommend investigating any [...] Read More
The start of the log package’s journey to Colorado… These logs, grown in Finland, milled in Finland, and shipped to Colorado, have an interesting life story. The Northern Pine that grows in Finland is denser than our version, because of the shorter growing season, and harsher climate, it creates a very strong log. The foundation [...] Read More
A home we designed for a homeowner in Park City. The site was located in a equestrian development so the home was designed to fit in as if it were part of a larger barn complex. There is an indoor endless pool and a large guest suite over the garage. This home is within sight [...] Read More
I just returned from a pleasant trip to the east coast to attend the Log & Timber Home Show in Chantilly, Virginia. We were invited to the show by Chad Clark of Handcrafted Log Homes and met a lot of great log and timber frame suppliers as well as individual clients. There was a lot [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Santee The Santee is a custom home we designed for a couple about to retire to the Owyhee Desert for some quiet and peaceful living. This home has a open floor plan with a Main Level Owner’s Suite. The Upper Level accomodates the guests and open area for a home office. Sunsets from the lookout will be [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Carson The Carson is a hybrid log home that has a dovetail core with interior log walls and standard framed wings. The integration of multiple materials using the dovetail log, board & batten, and shake shingle siding adds to the rustic charm of this home. This home has a [...] Read More
The Gunnison plan that we first designed in 2006. Also see the next post, The Gunnison B is a modification of this plan and shows how we can work from existing home designs and modify them to fit the needs of different home owners. This is a classic prow layout that we are all familiar with but with a more contemporary entry and steeply [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Lamar The Lamar is a two story dovetail and timber home that will be built in Kentucky. A traditional “T” shaped plan makes for a spacious Main Level plan laid out for open accessible living. The Upper Level has four additional bedrooms for guests or a large family [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The North Fork The North Fork plan below is a home we designed last year for a client in Wisconsin. This is a basic getaway cabin plan for simple living. The Main Level is open for entertaining and relaxed living. A spacious Owner’s Suite on the Main Level for [...] Read More
The Gunnison B is a modification to a plan that we made in 2006. A client wanted to change the home to have the garage attached. This makes for a different mud room entry into the kitchen. This is a classic prow layout that we are all familiar with but with a more contemporary entry and steeply pitched roofs. The Upper Level has a [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Gallatin The Gallatin plan below is a home we designed for a client in Idaho. This is an efficient single level plan with very modern lines and contemporary building materials. The Owner’s Suite has a large split bath with integrated walk in closets. The Owner’s baths share a connection [...] Read More
The Salinas is a hybrid timberframe home with some unique features. This home is designed for off-site construction (Systems Built, or modular). A very contemporary design with mono pitch roofs, a unique private Owner’s Suite that stands by itself and a full rentable “Accessory Dwelling Unit” or In-Law suite on the street side of the lot. Media Room, Office, Wine Room, [...] Read More
They Yakima is a large log home with three Owner’s Suites. This home also has a large in-home office for telecommuting and small business needs. This home was built in the Northern California. We design homes all across the country for all sorts of people with their own needs and wants lists. This home is [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Oswego The Oswego is a home we designed for a client in Loveland, Colorado. This gentleman gave the home to his wife as a surprise gift. It was our first covert design operation where we had to plan our meetings and our calls at select times to keep [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Madison The Madison is the quintessential log home plan with a few features that you don’t always see. A large Grand Entry with a double fireplace and curved stairway greets guests. Outdoor living space is not in short supply with decks and covered porches wrapping the entire home. [...] Read More
We wanted to share the Shasta Cabins with everyone, some of you have them in your plan books and some of you may have seen them online but I wanted to make sure everyone on the e-mail list has a chance to see the micro-side of Gravitas. The Shasta Cabins are a series of cabins that [...] Read More
The Fraser is a cozy 2306 SF, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage that would make an excellent mountain retreat. With ski & toy storage area featured in the lower level, a wrap around deck above for entertaining and relaxing with friends and family – this plan has it all for the active family. The Owner’s Suite occupies the top floor and shares an open loft that overlooks the spacious [...] Read More
The Escalante is a 4514 SF, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 2 car garage with shop area featuring an open terrace above for entertaining and relaxing. A private elevator moves between the basement and main floor. This plan features an all wrap around porch, complete with a cozy fireplace and balcony. This home won Timber Home Living Magazine’s “Top Five Plans” with glowing praise. They were excited to see new [...] Read More
The latest in the Gravitas Design Series: The Rivanna is a 5604 SF, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home with a offset 3 car garage set into the mountainside. This plan features an all season porch, complete with a cozy fireplace and two balconies. A private owners suite occupies the top floor, with an open loft looking down over the spacious gathering room and a covered porch. Another systems built home, or [...] Read More
The Dearborn is a 2559 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 2 car garage in the Lower Level. This contemporary plan features a Gathering Room with a fireplacs and a terraced deck. The Office on the main floor could easily be converted to the third Bedroom, while the Owner’s Suite shares the upstairs level with the third Bedroom and Open Loft. [...] Read More
The Roanoke is a 2559 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a detached 2 car garage and easy option for a daylight basement on the right lot. The open layout allows the kitchen to easily flow into the adjacent dining room and vaulted gathering room. The owners suite opens to a deck that wraps around [...] Read More