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Graphisoft BIMx
Example of a Graphisoft BIMx Log Home Design Nemetschek has released their new Graphisoft BIMx software! While the BIM giant has used Building Information Modeling since the days of the Apple Lisa back in 1983, their latest release brings clients and design professionals together for interactive design like never before. This allows us [...]
Log Home Planning
Fall: The Perfect Time to Start Planning for Your New Log Home Log Home Planning As the weather begins to cool, and football finally makes it back into our living rooms, it just might also be the perfect time to sit down with a cold one and start your log home planning for your [...]
Log Home Structural Engineering
Log Home Screw Jack Every year, we get several requests for help in solving various log home problems in poorly designed, or poorly constructed, log homes. Some of this can be traced back to the builder’s not being able to read and properly interpret the blueprints or engineering specifications. Other problems lie in [...]
Building Information Modeling or BIMx Explained in 3.5 Minutes
The entire design and building community is still working to grasp what BIM, or Building Information Modeling actually is, and how it is used. This short video originally posted by Graphisoft (The maker of ArchiCAD) does a good job at explaining what it is, and even how it is used. In short, BIMx can be [...]
Earth Sheltered Homes
Earth Sheltered Home Styles Earth Sheltered Home Construction: They are all around us. Even though some of them are almost impossible to see, they still exist. Some of them are among the worlds most economical places to live. Even more were built with very little money funding the original build. What am I [...]
Storing Firewood Properly
We received a question last week about log rot on a log home constructed in or around 1980. While it is not a common problem to have log home decay, if proper stain and maintenance are routinely being preformed, sometimes a quick tip can make all the difference. After we had a chance to see [...]
Where to build your new home
Whether you are planning to build a primary residence near the conveniences of the city, or a secluded weekend retreat in the mountains, you will most likely be able to find land that will suit your needs. While studying possible home sites, do your research. Make sure you take a look at the area’s: average [...]