Behind the Design
The Cobana House isn’t designed by accident. Every beam, every overhang, every choice of material is there because it improves how we live, feel, and connect with our surroundings.
In Behind the Design, we take you past the pretty pictures to show the thinking, history, and human instincts that shape each decision.
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Feature Spotlights – Deep dives into individual elements:
Sheltering Roofs — How overhangs shape comfort through the seasons.
Low-Pitched Rooflines — What they say about the climate and lifestyle.
Indoor–Outdoor Materials — Why blurring boundaries feels so natural.
Post-and-Beam Structure — How removing load-bearing walls changes everything.
Human Instinct Connections
Why certain layouts reduce stress.
How sunlight improves mood and health.
Why spaces that flow encourage creativity and social connection.
Design Decisions in Real Time
Explaining why you chose one finish over another.
Showing how orientation and window placement are planned before framing even starts.
Sharing the trade-offs and problem-solving that happen during the build.
Historical & Cultural Context
Lessons from timeless design movements and how they’re adapted for today.
How these ideas differ from the average new-build approach.
Vendor & Material Stories
The story behind the products we’ve chosen — where they come from, how they’re made, and why they align with Cobana Living values.