New Mexico Timber Home PhotosSunny Side Up | New Mexico Timber Home May 2009 | Timber Home Living |
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| With its sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the deck is a prime gathering spot in warm weather. Overhead, a substantial copper roof shields the house and its outdoor living spaces from the elements and the sun's rays. |
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| The decision to build a timber home gave the Lees the ability to design an open structure that responds better to passive-solar design. The great room's Tulikivi fireplace is made from soapstone, which naturally soaks up the fire's heat and releases it slowly into the home. |
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| Slabs of thick granite were used for the kitchen counters to balance out the home's big timbers. Slate tiles were chosen for the floors to absorb and release the solar warmth. |
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| The dining room set complements the oak and eastern white pine timbers used throughout the home. |
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| The home's Pella windows are kept open most of time time to allow air to flow in and out. At 8,000-foot altitude, air conditioning isn't necessary. |
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| The use of white drywall, as well as different types of light fixtures, brightens up the interior spaces of the home. |
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| The Lees' home is sited on the property in a way that captures and stores heat efficiently. |
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