Judith Mountain Cabin

This is a really neat little pad. I don't know how suitable it would be for full-time living, but still, it is totally cool! 

Judith Mountain Cabin, AIA - Montana, Design Awards
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View down the valley

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Property Location:
- 113acres, Alpine Gulch in the Judith Mountains, Central Montana
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South and east elevations

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Utilities:
- Two 50 watt photovoltaic panels that provide 12 volt direct current power to outlets, lights and the well pump
- Power allows for a stereo, TV/VCR, running water in the sink, and water to fill the hot-tub
- Composting toilet
- Wood-fired hot-tub
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View to the west

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North and west elevations

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Interesting Materials:
- Recycled corrugated metal roofing from a barn being demolished down the road.
- Recycled beams, flooring and decking from a recently dismantled 80 year old trestle
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View from the east

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Site plan

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North and west elevations

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Lower Level
- Cooking and washing facilities
- Sleeping for two
- Storage
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Ground level floor plan

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Second Level:
- Sleeping for two
- 360 degree views
- Six foot square sky light
- Storage between the floor beams
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Second level floor plan

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Six foot square sky light

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Storage between floor beams

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