The Family Cabin: Inspiration for Camps, Cottages, and Cabins

Dale is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and the author of five books, including the best-selling The Cabin and Back to the Cabin, both published by The Taunton Press.. Principal emeritus of SALA Architects, he teaches a class on cabin design at the University of Minnesota School of Architecture. Minnesota architect and r

He understands your need to have a cabin and he knows your family before you ever meet. The Family Cabin is bound to be another great hit!" (Mark R. Mulfinger captures our longing for these getaways as well as their endurance and continuing evolution." (Chris Lee, Editor Midwest Home magazine)"The cabins (and now camps and cottages) Mulfinger documents are the stuff dreams are made of, evoking memories of wonderful summer vacations in cabins near a lake, in the woods or in a mountain landscape. Bean)"The Family Cabin embraces the charming comforts of structures that hold centuries of stories and the modern marvels of architectural innovation, introducing you to the visionaries that make a homeowners dream a reality." (Christina Monson, Editor-in-Chief Lake Time Magazine)"In our time of

Since the beginning of the 20th century, cabin retreats have had a unique place in the lives and lore of many American families. The Family Cabin will feature new and old family compounds from across North America, much as The Cabin and Back to the Cabin have done. and below), this one will be less about size and more about the living experience. His first book, TheCabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway, has sold almost 200,000 copies and has consistently been the leading book in the category since it was published in 2001. In this new collection of 37 cabins, Mulfinger rekindles his love for this treasured American icon with fresh insight and seasoned strategies for the logic, utility, and beauty of cabin design.While Dale's earlier books have focused on smaller cabins (1,600 sq. Dale Mulfinger is widely acknowledged as the foremost expert on cabins in North America. ft. In the 21st century, cabin creation continues with new forms and materials that give shelter at nature's doorstep.. New structures explore the prospect of family bonding, where old ones tell the tales of generations of family use