Scandinavian mountain residence designed by NORD Wood House

Scandinavian precision · American engineering

Timber homes engineered for mountain living.

Architecture, glulam engineering, prefabrication, and construction connected in one calm, controlled process.

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Mountain WestSierra Nevada
23+Years in timber construction
60+Homes built
100+Design and engineering packages
4Mountain climate regions

Completed in Bigfork, Montana · 2025

Built, not just imagined.

The Lakefront Cabin is a finished glulam home designed for slow living and a direct connection to its forested setting.

Aerial view of the completed Lakefront Cabin in Bigfork, Montana
Lakefront Cabin · Bigfork, MT
950square feet
2bedrooms
2bathrooms
250sq ft terrace
Completed Lakefront Cabin glowing in evening light
Glulam structure · year-round mountain living

The result

“A two-bedroom timber cabin overlooking the lake. Thoughtfully designed for slow living, seasonal retreats, and a deep connection with the surrounding wilderness.”

NORD Wood House project description

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Three ways to build

Choose where NORD hands you the keys.

Start with an engineered kit, stop at a weather-tight shell, or carry the same team through full construction.

NORD Wood House crew assembling a glulam timber frame

Timber house kit

Factory-cut glulam, CNC connections, engineering, logistics, and assembly guidance for your construction team.

Weather-tight timber shell under construction among pine trees

Weather-tight shell

Structure, roof, waterproofing, exterior cladding, premium windows, doors, and on-site supervision.

Finished modern timber home prepared for turn-key delivery

Full turn-key construction

Architecture, engineering, permits, construction management, finishing, and final delivery handled as one process.

Mountain chalet by NORD Wood House with broad rooflines and panoramic glazing

Designed for where you build

Warm timber. Serious engineering.

Finnish glulam technology meets U.S. structural standards, permitting, inspections, and project supervision.

  • Heavy snow loadsStructures detailed for real alpine accumulation.
  • Temperature swingsStable glulam and high-performance envelopes.
  • Seismic zonesSite-specific calculations and documentation.
  • Rugged terrainLogistics and assembly planned before delivery.
NORD Wood House lakefront timber cabin nestled among mature trees

Connected delivery

One line of sight from land to handover.

  1. Discovery & design

    Site, zoning, goals, concept, and permit-ready architecture.

  2. Engineering & permitting

    Structural calculations, glulam detailing, and agency coordination.

  3. Prefabrication & delivery

    CNC manufacturing, factory quality control, packaging, and logistics.

  4. Assembly & handover

    On-site structure, weatherproof shell, inspection, and final walk-through.

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In progress · Glenn Ellen, California

From mountain cabin to wine-country hillside.

The Sonoma Hillside Residence brings the same timber logic to a four-bedroom, five-bath home with 270° views.

Front rendering of the Sonoma Hillside Residence
Sonoma Hillside Residence · under construction
Corner view rendering of the Sonoma Hillside Residence

Designed around the view

Panoramic glazing, a pool, and carefully planned spaces for family life, focused work, and gathering.

Completed timber cabin viewed from its covered terrace

Before we begin

Questions from the trailhead.

Can NORD adapt a ready model to my site?

Yes. NORD offers ready models that can be adapted to your land and preferences, or a fully custom design created for your site.

Do you work with my local contractor?

Yes. A timber house kit is designed for clients or builders with their own construction team. NORD supplies the engineered glulam structure, CNC-cut connections, documentation, logistics, and assembly guidance.

What does a weather-tight shell include?

The structural frame, roof and waterproofing, exterior walls and cladding, premium windows and doors, plus on-site supervision. Your local team can complete the interior.

How are mountain conditions addressed?

Each project combines Finnish glulam technology with U.S. engineering for heavy snow loads, seismic zones, large temperature swings, and rugged terrain.

When is pricing finalized?

During permitting and fixed pricing, NORD provides a fixed package price for the prefabricated structure and a precise construction estimate before work begins.

Scandinavian hillside timber home at sunset

Your land. Your way of living.

Start with the site. Leave with a clear next step.

Share your land, vision, and priorities. NORD will prepare a tailored concept, budget range, and path forward.

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