This Little Cabin With Living Roof Is An Impressive Design Studio

Introduction to the Design Studio

Take a closer look at this stunning post and beam studio by David Coulson Design Studio. Constructed from Douglas fir beams made from trees selected off the Coulson property, this post and beam studio doesn't fail to impress. The 42-inch overhangs carry runoff from 900 square feet of sod roof, along recycled log boom chains, which trickle feed potted bamboo at the entrance. A salvaged curving iron staircase provides a means of access to the green roof, as well as an organic touch to the building.

Interior Features and Aesthetic

The high-ceiling living room, with its Douglas fir beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, leaves you connected with nature and feeling warm and comfortable. Vertical grain bamboo cabinets, black granite countertops, and terrazzo flooring tie the kitchen into the West Coast Japanese feel of the studio. Custom shoji screens were custom made by Gelinas Carr and lead into the cozy bedroom wing of the studio. This studio home showcases the beauty of the Douglas Fir throughout, and with plenty of windows to let in the natural light, and surrounding rainforest view, this home is impressive. The Douglas fir beams are carried through here with wood flooring and American Clay walls. The following are some of the benefits of building with Douglas Fir.

The Strength of Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir. Considered one of the most resilient softwoods available, Douglas Fir is frequently used in building projects around the world because of its universally recognized durability, strength, and capacity to handle even the harshest weather conditions.

Versatility in Building Projects

Not only is Douglas Fir tough, but it is also versatile. Douglas Fir lumber has received the highest softwood lumber grades for several of its structural properties, including its significant ability to bend, and its phenomenal screw and nail holding capabilities. Important factors such as these make Douglas Fir an ideal choice for countless indoor and outdoor renovations.

Weight Bearing Capabilities

Weight Bearing Features. In structures such as home designs, barns, and garages, the main function of a truss is to transfer the weight of the building's roof to the walls and foundation. When architects and engineers look for the best timber for these types of load-bearing structural elements, many choose Douglas Fir time and time again. The continuous popularity of Douglas Fir is due to its almost perfect weight-to-strength ratio. Additionally, Douglas Fir's high grades in tension parallel-to-grain, horizontal sheer, and compression only add to its growing reputation as an excellent building material. Along with its reasonable price point and year-round availability, it is an easy choice for residential, commercial, multi-story, and industrial construction and building projects.

Aesthetic Qualities of Douglas Fir

Decorative Accents. Douglas Fir gets a lot of attention for its practicality, but this wood is beautiful too. It has a warm amber coloration and distinctive long-grain pattern which make it perfect for timeless decorative accents and finishes both indoors and outdoors.

Durability for Outdoor Applications

Outdoor Use. Even though Douglas Fir is technically a softwood, it's remarkably tough. This strength makes it particularly resistant to damage and abrasions, which is perfect when it comes to exterior use. Douglas Fir is also water-resistant, which helps protect from harsh weather conditions that prematurely damage and age other varieties of timber.