The Little Book of Timber Home Plans
A Shortcut Through the Noise
Stop scrolling. Start planning.
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Why do so many people struggle to find a home plan that works? It isn't a lack of options. It’s the paradox of choice. We have access to way more than our minds can process, and trying to say "yes" to every bright, shiny object only leads to fuzzy goals and planning anxiety.
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We didn’t write this book to be another coffee table decoration. We built it as a map to help you find your way through the confusion and land on a strategy that makes sense for your life and your land.
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Inside this guide, we’re cutting the fluff and getting to the bones:
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The Choosing Game: An interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" that uses three simple choices to help you discover which of 27 unique timber frame prototypes fits you best.​
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The Mother Floorplan: We decode the fundamental DNA of modern home design, showing you how rural and suburban layouts really work under the surface.
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​The Three Keys: A practical deep dive into how Function, Property, and Personal Style interact to dictate your building costs and your long-term happiness.
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​The Trade-Off Paradox: Why chasing two rabbits means you’ll catch none, and how to decisively choose the path that protects your investment.​
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Stock vs. Custom: A no-nonsense look at which planning route actually serves your timeline, your budget, and your local building codes.
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​​Bonus: For those who enjoy a bit of irony, we’ve included 10 tongue-in-cheek tips on how to build the absolutely most expensive home per square foot—just so you know exactly what not to do.​​
Whether you love to read or just want to get to the drawing, this book is designed to give you clarity, freedom, and a plan that finally speaks to your bones.
Chapter 01 - The Little Book of Timber Home Plans
About the Author
Arrow Timber Framing Owner, Bert Sarkkinen, is the son of a carpenter who developed a passion and knack for building at a young age.
Bert experienced multiple challenges in this craft through “trials by fire” to become the visionary and chief designer he is today at Arrow Timber Framing.