Designing a Timber Frame Home in Pennsylvania

From the forested Allegheny Plateau and Laurel Highlands to the Pocono Mountains, rolling farmland, and river valleys farther east, Pennsylvania offers remarkably varied settings for a custom home. Timber frame architecture complements these landscapes through exposed timbers, natural materials, expansive windows, and enduring craftsmanship that creates a strong connection between the home and its surroundings.

Woodhouse can customize an existing floor plan or create a fully original design around your property, lifestyle, architectural preferences, and long-term plans. Covered porches, fireplaces, generous gathering spaces, and expansive glazing can help make the most of wooded, mountain, and rural properties, while energy-efficient structural insulated panels (SIPs) support year-round comfort. Site-specific design and engineering can also address Pennsylvania’s cold winters, regional snow loads, humidity, varied terrain, and the demands of sloped or heavily wooded sites.

Since 1979, Woodhouse has specialized in architectural design, engineering, and precision timber frame fabrication. We collaborate with your local builder and project team, providing the specialized timber frame expertise and home package components needed to bring your Pennsylvania home to life.