CLOUD HOUSE GETS TOPPED OUT

With low-roof beams in place....

...the low roof rafters could be framed in between...

...and topped with plywood sheathing.

Meanwhile, on the outside, the extensions of the core walls (on left) and the channels for the downspouts (on right) were added.

Back on top, Wayne and Abe set up the posts and brackets for the hi-roof beams.

Once ready, Joey came with his marvelous crane again, and handily completed the last of the four "beam-lifts".

Brian hand signals down to Joey, as Abe and Wayne guide the glu-lam beam into the brackets.

Beams in place, parapet sheathing was placed, carefully notched for the brackets.

Then the solar rack/skylight framing commenced. 

The interior space begins to take shape, and light, with the Big Window on the right, and the skylight above.

Now there are lots of tasks to do. Abe installs the ceiling joists in the kitchen. 

Being 6'-8" tall, he does not have to use his step ladder very much.

And on occasion the architect comes to review progress.

 Here Charlie stands on a scaffold plank to consider the addition of a "diving board"

 off the second level's entry deck.

And, with Bob, contemplates how to waterproof the fly-rafters...

Stepping back, looking up, to see the whole from the driveway...

...and, looking down, to see the tadpoles growing in a rainwater puddle on one of the protection tarps.