Skip to content
Archive of posts filed under the Healthy & Green Living category.

All About Log Homes – Top 5 Articles by the Log Homes Council

Searching for more information about log homes? The Log Homes Council is a great place to start. Try these articles to get you started on your search:

Fire Performance of Log Walls:  One frequently asked question is “How do log walls perform in a fire?” Building codes and the insurance industry look at this issue to [...]

LEED Rated Log Home Awarded Platinum Certification

LEED Certified Log Home, Custom Design – Government Camp, OR
For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes to help them design and manufacture a LEED [...]

Designing Green Log Homes: Top 10 List

Mountain Architects, PrecisionCraft’s design firm, consults with clients helping them meet their green building goals. Check out what they say are 10 important items to consider in designing green log homes!

The Carbon Footprint of Log Homes

Log Homes and Timber Frame Homes may have the lowest carbon footprint of any other type of construction. A carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide released as a result of using a particular product or other human activity. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere and major [...]