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Project documentation, material studies, and design decisions from the field.

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Projects

The Gilpin County cabin: designing for snow load, spruce, and a 9,400-foot site

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Published: February 2026
Location: Gilpin County, CO
Materials
Material Study Photo
Materials

Reclaimed Douglas fir: sourcing structural timber in Colorado

January 2026
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Design Process
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Design Process

When the design changes at framing: a case for keeping the architect on site

January 2026
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Site + Place
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Site + Place

Site prep at 8,400 feet: what the ground tells you before you break it

December 2025
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Projects
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Projects

The Evergreen residence: documenting a 14-month design-build from land to finish

November 2025
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Materials
Steel Frame Photo
Materials

Steel moment frames in residential: why, when, and what it costs

October 2025
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