Cabins & Hideouts

AO, Alpine Shelter “Bivak II na Jezerih”

The location on the shores of a small bay means it is sheltered from cold southerly winds. The alpine location provided plenty of inspiration for landscaping, which Ritchie and Kerr elected to keep as minimal as possible, as if the home had landed on its site with as little disturbance or alteration as possible.

Professional backcountry snowboarders Zach and Cindi Lou Grant modernized a run-down A-frame cabin outside of Park City, Utah, to help them access untracked powder and follow their dreams.

The building takes advantage of passive heating and cooling, thanks to Blee and Halligan's strategic design to capture the most sunlight in the winter and provide the most shade in the summer. The above-ground glass facade faces east and draws in the daylight, but when the sun proves too strong, whoever is staying in the structure can close the internal shutters to beat the heat.

Wheelhaus founder and CEO Jamie Mackay creates prefabs with the same quality and durability of the log cabins he grew up with, while also incorporating his values of green production and modern design. Although it takes about four months to construct his prefabricated properties, it takes about a week for the home to be delivered, and then three to five days for the house to be set up on site.

The facade is clad with beveled siding, stained dark to meld into the forest.

The cabin is clad in clear-stained exterior-grade plywood that’s economical and blends in with the area’s foliage in summer.

The house that architect Renée del Gaudio designed for her family in Boulder uses energy-efficient Loewen windows on the south facade that incorporate triple-paned low-e glass from Cardinal.

The charred cedar–clad structure in Truckee, California, was designed by architect Greg Faulkner, for a family with grown children that wanted a place to host friends.

In 2015, Vipp introduced a 592-square-foot prefab unit called Shelter. It's equipped with a freestanding island from the brand's kitchen line.

One of the tenets of Treebones Resort is to build shelters that perch lightly on the land. The Autonomous Tent doesn't require a foundation, instead resting on a deck that is held to the ground with screws.

Rain Shelter by GCArchitects, Gabriela Sanz Rodriguez and Carlos Martinez Mediero Constructed from recycled wood, the rain shelter provides as much solice as entertainment: It becomes a fountain in the rain, a prism of light in the sun, and a whistle in the wind. Photo by Jack Ramsdale. Courtesy of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.

The solar panels on the roof often get covered in a heavy layer of snow, but with periodic clearing, they are as effective during the sunny days of winter as they are during fairer weather.

Via ArchDaily, photo by Anze Cokl.

A high band of windows on the east side of the home lets light in, while a simple wood overhang shades an outdoor dining area on the terrace with mountain views. "On clear days, it feels like you can see across the high plains to Kansas," says Hirsh. Photo by Ron Johnson.

Hudson Woods, designed and built by Lang Architecture, is located in the midst of the Hudson Valley at the feet of the Catskill Mountains. Just a 2 hour drive from New York City.

Deep eaves prevent the entrance from being buried in snow. The clients can see directly into the valley and mountains below.

Jackson Hole Modern Rustic Cabin Wilson, WY, United States Modern rustic luxury in the heart of Jackson Hole. Located just minutes from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski area and the majestic Grand Teton National Park. Only 7 miles from the Jackson Town Square. Sustainably built; LEED certified. www.airbnb.com/roo...