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Cabin House Plan 1042-24 1093 Sq Ft, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Floor, 0 Garage

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Key Specs
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 0
    Garages
  • 1093
    Square Feet
This tiny cabin demonstrates how a small footprint can create an expansive way of living. Its distinctive butterfly roof opens up to the sky, while catching water and cradling solar panels. The result is a form that is both beautiful and purposeful, ready to adapt to a variety of landscapes. Tall walls of glass welcome daylight deep into the interiors, blurring the boundary between indoors and out. Vaulted ceilings make the home feel larger than its square footage suggests. Light pours across the open plan, creating an atmosphere that is warm, airy, and alive with possibility. The layout is simple yet flexible, easily adapting to the rhythms of daily life and the flow of family and guests. The expansive elevated platform deck allows for quiet reflection or lively gatherings. Suspended gracefully above the ground, it extends the living experience outward, bringing the wonder of the natural world within reach and creating opportunities for encounters with wildlife. Beneath, a shaded terrace provides a cool summer retreat and additional functional space. This design unites sustainability and respect for the environment with comfort and beauty. Every detail is considered to maximize efficiency while enhancing daily living. Whether envisioned as a retreat, a family home, or a downsized lifestyle, it proves that building small can still mean living large.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Stories: 1
Garages: 0

Dimension

Depth: 54'
Height: 119'
Width: 32'

Area

Total: 1093 sq/ft
Decks: 441 sq/ft
Main Floor: 1178 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Ceiling

Ceiling Details: Main level ceiling vaults from 8' 6 at the low point in the kitchen, up to 15' in the Great room
Main Ceiling: 8' 6"

Roof

Primary Pitch: 2:12
Roof Framing: Rafters
Roof Type: Asphalt
Secondary Pitch: 1:12

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: Fiber Cement Board
Framing: 2x6
Insulation: R-20 Batt + 1" Rigid R-5

Bedroom Features

Walk In Closet

Kitchen Features

Kitchen Island

Additional Room Features

Main Floor Laundry

Lot Characteristics

Suited For Narrow Lot
Suited For Sloping Lot

Outdoor Spaces

Grill Deck Sundeck

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Empty Nester
Suited For Vacation Home

Energy Efficient Features

Energy Efficient Design

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  • Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows and doors, etc.
  • Cross Section: A slice of the home from roof to foundation, showing important details like stairs and wall construction.
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): A view of the home from above showing roof pitch, peaks, valleys, and other details.
  • Construction Notes and Details: Shows the builder how things come together, like walls, the chimney, insulation, and more.

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