Dogtrot house

Stories about contemporary houses informed by dogtrot houses from southeastern USA, which feature two volumes connected by a covered breezeway.

I've mentioned it a time or two in the past. You've caught glimpses of it when I shared our bookshelf project with you. However, I've never shared the story of our dogtrot house. First of all, a little history ... If you're not familiar with dogtrot architecture, it's a style of house with a wide

Dogtrot houses originated out of necessity in the 1800s, but the breezeway that is characteristic of this house style is now considered a modern amenity.

Camp Creek Cabin is a dogtrot house plan that has a spacious screened porch, stone fireplace, vaulted family room and a loft by Max Fulbright.

Looking for the cottage cabin of your dreams? Our tiny cottage is fitted with a breezeway for outdoor space, porch, a-frame and guest house. See it here!

Dogtrot Houses: A Basic History Originally emerging from the design of one-story log cabins, dogtrot houses get their moniker from the design’s “dogtrot”, which is a central, open-air breezeway that effectively allows for natural ventilation while dividing the structure into two separate living spaces. This gem of American architecture is particularly influential in the warmer climates of the American South, as the open space in the breezeway capitalizes on the porch's exposure to prevailing…

At its annual award ceremony Friday night, the San Antonio chapter of The American...

Diana's Dog Trot is a version of our popular Camp Creek dogtrot cabin house plan. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a dogtrot screened porch breezeway.

This explains why porches are so beloved in the South.

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