Dogtrot Ranch Cedar Home

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A dogtrot house historically consisted of two log cabins with a breezeway or dogtrot between them under a common roof. Typically one cabin was used for cooking and dining while the other is used for private living space such as bedrooms.

The breezeway through the center of the house is a unique feature, with rooms of the house opening into the breezeway. The breezeway provided a cooler covered area for sitting. The combination of the breezeway and open windows in the rooms of the house created air currents which pulled cooler outside air into the living quarters efficiently in the pre-air conditioning era.  Architects continue to build dogtrot houses using modern materials but maintaining the original design. As with all of our designs the dogtrot may be modified to suit your needs.