This category includes a broad range of blog posts all pertaining to post and beam building or the post and beam design process. Architectural inspirations, design ideas, tips for building new post and beam homes and additions and more!
Small Home with Big Appeal Winding Wood Lodge is a small post and beam recently designed by Yankee Barn Homes. The house is currently under construction, therefore it won’t be long before the homeowners are enjoying their new house. Inspired by our Moose Ridge Lodge design, Winding Wood put its own unique spin the the…
Emerald Lodge is a single level floor plan specifically designed for those looking to age in place
Pond View Mountain Home offers all the ambiance of our Springfield Barn while changing a few key features.
Ideas to avoid floor plan pitfalls.
A loft is airy yet private, perfect for whatever space suits your home and lifestyle.
Architectural styles such as the barn house, farmhouse, contemporary/Mid-Century Modern, cottage/bungalow, and mountain lodge styles are all possible with a post and beam build.
Introduction Timber frame homes typically cost more to build than a 2×4 stick built home. The reasons for this include the cost of a high-quality timber frame (versus lower quality wood studs), superior insulation, and the typical use of expansive glass areas. However, there are ways you can keep the cost of a timber frame…
Major progress has been made on our Perch Pond build.
Introduction Designing an entryway might seem like an after-thought, but it should be anything but. The entryway is the first step inside the interior of a home. It needs to be welcoming. It also needs to be functional as it is one of the most used areas of a home. Your entryway sets the tone…
Perch Pond is a small post and beam design that has plenty of usable space
Three new designs are well underway to completion.
What is Passive Building? Passive building is a set of design principles used to attain a rigorous and measurable level of energy efficiency within a specific structure. “Optimizing your gains and losses based on climate”, summarizes the approach of a passive design. According to PHIUS (Passive House Institute, United States), a passive building is designed…