What's inside
Thirteen sections, one cabin, every layer of the design.
From the conceptual sketch to the structural details. Floor plans, elevations, foundation systems, roof composition, and the connection details architects use to communicate intent to builders.
01IntroductionWhy this cabin, and how to read this book.
02ConceptualThe shell-shaped roof and the design ethos.
031st FloorOpen-plan living, glass walls, indoor-outdoor flow.
04Living AreaFireplace, staircase, the social heart.
05Open RoomA flex space adjoining the kitchen.
06Bath LayoutFrosted glass, natural overcast light.
07MezzanineThe private upper level above the kitchen.
08ElevationsRoof, walls, glazing systems, cladding callouts.
09FoundationCurved brace beam system and isolated footings.
10Roof Plan24° to 51° slope, drainage, solar integration.
11Details 1Steel structure, sloped beams, welded connections.
12Details 2Footing-to-wall, mezzanine beam tie-in.
13ConclusionA note from the studio, and what comes next.
A note from me
Honestly, I made the book because the way cabin plans get sold online bothers me.
You see a few photos. A price. You click buy. A few days later a PDF lands in your inbox. Only then do you actually understand what you committed to.
That always felt backwards to me. So I sat down and put the cabin in a book. Thirteen pages, why the roof curves the way it does, how the foundation handles the load, what the mezzanine does for the spatial feel, where every glazing line came from. The whole thing in plain language, no architect-speak.
If you read it and the cabin is not your cabin, fine. You will know why, and that knowledge is worth $19 on its own. If it is your cabin, the $19 comes straight off the plan price when you check out. Either way you got an honest look first.
— Oscar
Architect, ARCH-S
Questions
A few things we get asked.
Is this the same book that comes with the plans?
Yes, exact same one. If you end up buying plans, the book is already in the folder with the rest of the package. Buying it now is basically a paid preview, with the $19 coming back to you if you proceed.
How do I use the credit code?
It lands in your inbox right after you buy. When you go to check out a cabin plan, paste the code into the promotion-code field on Stripe. The $19 comes off automatically. That is it.
What if I do not decide within 90 days?
Code expires, book is still yours. I send one reminder about two weeks before expiry so it does not slip by accident. After that, no pressure from me either way.
Does the book cover the 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom too?
The book is built around the 1-bedroom flagship, but the architectural language and structural system are the same across the 2- and 3-bedroom. Reading this gives you the design vocabulary for any of the three. The plan-specific drawings live in the plan purchase itself.
Can I get a refund on the book?
If you read it and it was not what you expected, email me at archs.contact@gmail.com within 15 days. I refund the $19 and void the credit code, no friction. Has not happened yet but the offer stands.
How long does delivery take?
Stripe processes the payment and our system fires the email with the PDF link and your credit code in roughly 60 seconds. If it has not landed in a few minutes, check the spam folder, then ping me.
