Qualities
- Post & Beam structure (exposed laminated Douglas Fir Timbers)
- panelized wall system / web joist floor system
- laminated cedar deck roof, or web trusses (gypsum finish)
- mahogany or pella windows, sliding doors and exterior doors

Geometry
- 8’-0” structural bays
- typical roof pitches: 3 in 12, 4 in 12, 5 in 12, 7-1/2 in 12
- 2’-0” eave overhangs; 1’-0” rake overhangs
- 6’-9 3/4” standard post and window head heights
- 8’-11 1/4” standard basement slab to finish entry floor elevation
- 9’-2 1/4” standard entry level to upper level finish floor elevation
- 12’ , 14’ , 16’ standard centerline of ridge to interior face of exterior wall framing

Major Components
- floor framing: open metal web floor trusses (3 1/2” x 11 1/4” or 3 1/2” x 16”)
- exterior wall framing: 2x4 or 2x6 studs @ 16” O/C with 1/2” plywood sheathing
- typical exterior trim and siding: vertical cedar, cedar and cement clapboards and shingles
- roof framing: douglas fir laminated architectural grade beams. 3x6 T&G pine or cedar laminated decking
- roofing materials: asphalt shingles, roofing felt, ice and water shield, metal drip edge, 7/16” OSB sheathing and 4” or 5” rigid insulation
- exterior balcony decks: 3x6 western red cedar w/ 3”x12” pressure treated lam beams or 1x6 meranti w/ 2x8 pressure treated joists - interior stairs: oak or mahogany