Case Study: Apex Mountain Cabin

The Apex Cabin is a single instance of System 02 - the original Backcountry Hut concept inspired by traditional alpine cabins. This system features flexible floor plan options in a spacious two-storey cabin designed to accommodate larger groups or families.

High in the Beaconsfield Mountains at Apex Resort, this two-storey BHC cabin stands as the ultimate winter base for the whole family. Built from our System 02, 4 Module + Deck configuration and following Layout H, it’s designed for mountain living, with a snow load capacity of 450 lbs per sqft.

Inside, you’ll find two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen, a double-height living area, and a 168 sqft flexibility loft that provides additional sleeping quarters. Assembled by a local general contractor — or as Ski Canada called him, “The Diesel engine of Apex” — John Davis brought this cabin to life with skill and precision, just in time for ski season. Learn more about John Davis in the article to the right.

System 02 is designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing adaptability. Interior spaces are flexible and can be tailored to suit families or groups, thanks to a range of efficient floor plans and optional flex bays. The structural system features a sustainably harvested engineered glulam timber frame, enclosed with prefabricated insulated wall, roof, and floor panels. The building envelope can be customized to meet Net Zero or Passive House standards.

Project Details

• Kit Purchased: 2023 / Built: 2023-2024

• System 02 | 4 Module + Deck HSLS | 2/3 Glazing Wall | Layout H

• 2 Bedroom

• 2 Bathroom

• Gross Built Area: 1626 sq ft

• Building Footprint: 962 sq ft

• Interior Layout Area: 1355 sq ft

• Location: Apex Mountain, British Columbia

• Interior Design: Client

• Timeline: September to early December 2023 (14 weeks)