As far as the size and style, here are my thoughts:
I think the size should be modest - somewhere between 800 and 1400 square feet. That may seem too small, but remember that a cabin is a different atmosphere than a home. Fewer bedrooms are required, and large gathering places are preferred.
I tend to like a more modern look to a cabin, but that's just me. However, as far as materials go, the traditional log cabin style is actually more expensive than something more contemporary. Logs cost a lot of money, unless we can salvage them.
As far as rammed earth goes, it is strictly for the walls. the roof would be built the same as with regular walls. So, we can choose whatever cabin plan we like, and then convert it to rammed earth. So, we don't need to limit ourselves that way.
Here are a few cabins that I like:
This one has a very nice feature, which is a garage built into the structure. That creates some disadvantages as well, but it's a nice design. Very simple shape, which is critical. Click the link to see more pictures.
This is my favorite one so far. The layout is ultra simple. Basically a box with a standard roof which makes it easy to build. Click for more pictures.
This ones not really practical, but I just love the design. A very cool cabin.
3 comments:
Those are beautiful!! And you really think we can build something like that? That's exciting! :) Those are amazing.
I think the size estimate is way too small. I know it's not the comforts of home, but we (meaning our whole Allred family) are very large & only getting larger. If we wanted at all to ALL get together, we just wouldn't fit.
Now if we just wanted this to be a cabin that individual families would schedule, then maybe something that small would work. What are everyone else's thoughts?
If the GkIds sleep outside it might work.
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