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This North Idaho mountain home was featured in the Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006 issue of "Fine Homebuilding" magazine, and the Sept./Oct. 2004 issue of "Natural Home" magazine. And it was subsequently featured in a special edition of "Best Of Fine Homebuilding" titled Small Homes That Live Large, where it was selected as one of the best 15 smaller houses (under 2,500 sq. ft.) featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine over the last 25 years!

It was originally designed to focus on the southern and western views, and the warmth of a southern exposure. The interior spaces are arranged to be both open and private, and adaptable to a changing family. Its home office, open loft, multi–use bathing facilities, and large porches create a home that is spatially efficient, flexible and healthy. The construction is extremely durable, and sustainable, enclosing a home that wears in, not out.

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.

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. This mountain home features a large open island kitchen with a pantry, a spacious laundry room next to the inviting slate–covered foyer, and an inviting entry porch. A large porch off of the kitchen and dining areas provides a protected outdoor room while shading the western sun.

Truly a healthy, energy–efficient house that is part of the natural environment.

Although this home was designed with ICF and SIPs construction, it can be changed to standard stud construction by your builder or design professional. Be sure to confirm this with your builder prior to purchasing the plans.

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