Design Home Mountain Gable

Home Mountain Gable

Sliding glazed doors at the end of the room lead to a patio at the rear of the house. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all open to each other.

The ceiling in the kitchen/dining area vaults to 14'6" down the center, and a door between the two spaces leads to a side porch. The kitchen features a large center island with a 4–burner stove, so that the person doing the cooking can see all the activity in the house.

The original construction materials included Rastra recycled foam insulating concrete form walls (ICF's), structurally insulated roof panels (SIPS), reused wood timbers, and cement stucco exterior. Reused timbers that protect the house from the demanding northern climate support the gable porches and large overhangs.

Design Mountain Gable

The interior was finished with tinted gypsum plaster, wood ceilings and trim, and natural, durable, healthy finishes. Large double hung windows in the 12" thick walls fill the open gable interiors with light, while the interior windows, open staircase and open loft provide natural summer ventilation.