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The article looks at the timber frame home of Lynn and Chris Langer in Tennessee designed by Michael Hix of Honest Abe Log Homes Inc. which features a gabled-roofed outdoor dining room, custom wood cabinetry and granite countertops.

The article focuses on timber home of Nathalie and Thong Trinh located near Washougal, Washington.

The article offers tips on building a timber-home cabin or cottage. It suggests combining the living, dining and kitchen spaces in a smaller home. Choosing a gas or wood-burning stove over a hearth is said to be a better idea. According to Ray Lefebvre, director of Design at Woodhouse in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, casting lights on the walls an in corners instead of in the middle of the room can make the space look bigger.

An interview with Steven Dona of Steven Dona Architecture in Kirkland, Washington is presented. As designer of the Legacy Lodge in San Juan Islands in Washington State, she says that the design process was her favorite part. She says that the concept of a timber home was a result of the family's desire for a home where members would feel like they were on vacation. She explains how she designed the house to have intimate spaces while being able to entertain 50 people.

The article focuses on design decisions for elements of a custom timber home including outdoor spaces, kitchen, entryways, lofts and master bath. It offers tips in selecting the design considering factors such as durability and maintenance qualities of materials, fit of design for lifestyle of homeowners, and functionality of the elements.

The article presents the process in the construction of custom timber homes from setting up of schedules up to finishing the interiors which is expected to be completed in at least nine months. It discusses aspects such as building permits and clearances, cutting and delivery of timber, site preparation, building of the home foundation, framing of timber and exterior and interior finishing.

The article looks at a timber home located in Banner Elk, North Carolina which features a combination of wood, stone and unique details.

The article focuses on timber homes. Its popularity is explained involving its efficiency, design, and durability benefits. Qualities that draw people to timber-frame construction are presented in terms of its handcrafted details and the connection with the wood itself. "The Seven Lamps of Architecture," by John Ruskin is referenced for highlighting the legacy of the home to future generations. Its handcrafted appeal is discussed along with the warmth that the wood exudes.

The article offers design ideas for timber homes. The floors should be kept at the same level from indoor to outdoor spaces. The continuity of shape and material is important because it creates an intermediary space for a subtle transition between manmade and natural elements. One should also decide which existing trees and plantings on the property will be kept to add a sense of history to the house.

Focuses on the construction of timber framed houses in Canada, while looking at the showcase home at the Royal Winter Fair. Information on the design and construction of houses.