Concrete log siding presents an excellent look, resembling a real log home. Despite its benefits, it comes with the disadvantage of being one of the pricier options in siding materials with an average rate around $8 per square foot.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Insulating log walls is critical in the quest for a cozy, energy-efficient home nestled in the heart of nature. A log cabin's intrinsic beauty and rustic charm are undeniable, yet with proper insulation, these structures can avoid challenges in maintaining comfortable temperatures year-round
Written by
Dusan Novakovic
The Shanghai-based architecture practice ZJJZ atelier has completed a mushroom-formed wood house in a pine forest of Xin Yu City, Jiangxi Province, China.
Project name
The Mushroom - a wood house in the forest
Location
Xin Yu City, Jiangxi Province, China
Photography
Fangfang Tian, ZJJZ
Principal architect
Sean Shen, Xuanru Chen, Yuying Kate Tsai
Structural engineer
XIE Technologies
Construction
Zhejiang Huzhou deyi Construction Co., Ltd.
