The architect, Lucille Bryant Raport, likes the way the glass disappears into the roof, opening even the peak of the cabin to trees and sky.

The structural engineer, Gordon de Swarte, likes the honest open use of the steel tie rods which serve both as curtain rods and as the lower chord of the roof truss.

The photographer, Julius Shulman, likes the careful placement of the house for sun and view, the handling of the overhanging eaves so that sun is controlled without destroying the view. His photograph, top right next page, shows this.

The owners enjoy the free feeling of the mountains. They like the radiant heat from the warm floor panel and the ease of housekeeping regardless of number of guests entertained.

The glass traps the heat of the winter sun and keeps the cabin warm regardless of outside temperatures. At night and when there is no sun, drawn curtains help intercept loss of heat to cold glass.

Floor warmed by hot water, in wrought iron pipes in concrete slab, and heat-circulating fireplace are more than sufficient for the coldest days.

To protect glass from heavy drifts of snow, portable shutters can be hooked over the walls. So far these have not been needed, for when the snow slides off the roof it is carried by its own weight out and away from the house.

The shutters also protect the glass from tree limbs or from possible damage by vandals whenever the house may be unoccupied for any length of time.

If you forget cabin requirements for a moment and consider the application of the design to a small house in the country, several features are of especial interest. The arrangement of space is flexible. One room is not unusual in a vacation house. But flexible arrangement in this 525 square foot area is not obtained in the usual manner by scattering beds, tables, and kitchen equipment along the walls of the room. Notice how the fireplace and built-in counter give definite control of living, utility and sleeping space without lessening the spaciousness of the room.

The bedroom behind the fireplace is private, separated from the living quarters by curtains.

Kitchen equipment, including hot water heater, washing machine, dishwasher, sink with automatic garbage disposal unit, and refrigerator, is lined up against the rear concrete wall of the house. The rear wall also stands as a retaining wall against the slope of the site.

To provide privacy when there are several guests, curtains are drawh between different sections.

All plumbing vents have been taken up between roof rafters to the ridge. They are concealed by horizontal louvers running the length of the roof.

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source: Cabins and Vacation Homes, Sunset Books | 1960

4670 - Roominess and compactness of this five room cottage appeal to everyone whose budgets demand "a lot of home for every dollar spent in building". Here's a convenient arrangement of five rooms, bath, 5 closets and linen cabinet on the first floor; storage attic on the second floor, and game room, laundry and heating facilities in the full basement. For exterior walls, the complete plans specify brick and tile construction.

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source: Garlinghouse Your Home in Brick, 1947

4619 - This home has two fireplaces; one in the living room and one in the basement game room. A carefully-planned kitchen "workshop" for less formal living, dining room, study, three bedrooms, 8 closets, linen cabinet, bath, and the screened porch just off the living room complete the main floor plan. A large storage attic is reached by the stairs from the dining room and the stairs from the entry lead to a full basement where a large recreation room, lavatory and furnace, laundry and storage rooms are located.

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source: Garlinghouse Your Home in Brick, 1947

6826 - Along with well balanced lines, this sub- urban type home has an especially pleasing feature in the large porch back of the living room. Note the large bay window and fireplace; the breakfast table space in the well-arranged kitchen, the two bedrooms which provide cross ventilation without sacrificing wall space, the bath and numerous closets. Stairs just off the kitchen lead to a basement play room, furnace, laundry tubs and storage space.

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source: Garlinghouse Your Home in Brick, 1947

610 - This beautiful cottage has a wide frontage and a low pitched roof. The plans show a very conveniently arranged kitchen with many built-in features, and four other lovely rooms, bath, closets and full basement with recreation room.

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source: Garlinghouse Your Home in Brick, 1947

4084 - Careful planning is evident throughout this simple but attractive design. The spacious combination dining and living room includes an open fireplace and built-in bookcase. In the kitchen we find-besides a compact arrangement of cabinets, refrigerator and stove-space for a table and chairs. The bedrooms, with their roomy closets, are just a couple of steps from the bath. The back door opens onto a small porch, and the basement stairs lead to recreation, furnace, laundry and storage rooms, and a lavatory also is provided for in the plans.

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source: Garlinghouse Your Home in Brick, 1947