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News Business Opportunities: Become a Lindal Dealer

Start or Grow Your Business Architects, Custom Builders, Design-Build Firms & Sales Professionals Join forces with the world’s leading systems-built home company while remaining independent. Lindal has business opportunities for architects and home builders with experience in real estate and custom homes. We also seek sales and marketing entrepreneurs with real estate/custom home project experience. For over … Continue reading Business Opportunities: Become a Lindal Dealer »

News Christina Lindal Shares Her Vision for the Future

“It’s about the legacy and giving people beautiful homes.” With roots in the family business starting in childhood, Executive Vice President Christina Lindal is uniquely qualified to lead Lindal Cedar Homes into the future.  Born and raised in Seattle, Christina Lindal’s involvement with the family-owned business, Lindal Cedar Homes, goes back to age five, when … Continue reading Christina Lindal Shares Her Vision for the Future »

News Home Construction Loan Financing

“Everyone wants me to crunch numbers and see if they qualify. They want to explore options, plan for a year down the road, and calculate how much to pay for down-payment.” -Kayla Lea Jorgenson An Interview with Kayla Lea Jorgenson, mortgage loan officer, US Bank Why Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan is a Good … Continue reading Home Construction Loan Financing »

News A Changing Housing Market

For sixty-six years, Lindal’s mission has always been to provide the best value in custom housing; we have changed as the world has changed.

The last several years have been challenging for anyone planning a new home. I have been involved in my family’s business for nearly 50 years and recall many market downturns, after which all returned to normal. In contrast, this emerging recovery is into a fundamentally changed world with new long-term priorities in housing.

In this letter on the Lindal Cedar Homes Blog, you can read about how Lindal has been weathering the storm, and what this means to our homeowners – past, present, and future.

News A Message From Lindal Cedar Homes

Seattle, WA — March 18, 2020 Dear Lindal Friends, We hope you are doing well and staying healthy as we all navigate the challenges that the COVID-19 virus presents. We wanted to take a minute to touch base and give you an update: Lindal Cedar Homes is working hard to keep pace with government guidance, … Continue reading A Message From Lindal Cedar Homes »

News Wright’s First Usonian Home On UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List

by Josefin Kannin for Lindal Cedar Homes Lindal Cedar Homes, a proud partner of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, salutes the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and its partners for their successful efforts to facilitate the designation of eight seminal works by Wright to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. Among the buildings so honored is … Continue reading Wright’s First Usonian Home On UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List »

News Lindal News

Follow these links to read about Lindal home lines, history, and projects. Wall Street Journal: Texas Home Builder’s Modern OM Studio Lindal Home Upstater Magazine: Lindal Imagine Series Fine Homebuilding: Custom Collaboration: Lindal Cedar Homes and OM Studio Design Forbes: Lindal Cedar Homes: A Unique Prefab Company Forbes: Lindal Kit Homes Inhabitat: Reinventing the A-Frame … Continue reading Lindal News »

News Logo Update

SEATTLE, WA —  In 1945, Sir Walter Lindal founded Lindal Cedar Homes – the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of custom post-and-beam homes. Only it wasn’t called Lindal Cedar Homes at the time. Beginning with the name Colonial Homes, Sir Walter tried out several names before deciding to use his own surname as the company … Continue reading Logo Update »

News Lindal Offers Rebuild Discount for Natural Disaster Victims

Lindal Cedar Homes Sales Director Todd Callender has announced a 10 percent discount on Lindal home packages for clients whose homes were lost as a result of natural disasters this year. “From wildfires to hurricanes, floods to earthquakes, we are experiencing extreme weather worldwide,” Callender said. “We want to give homeowners the security of knowing … Continue reading Lindal Offers Rebuild Discount for Natural Disaster Victims »

News Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Inspire Lindal’s New Imagine Series

June 2018, Seattle, WA — Lindal Cedar Homes has partnered with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to launch the Lindal Imagine Series. Frank Lloyd Wright homes inspired this new line of modern homes. The effort unites the enduring design principles of Wright’s Usonian homes with current developments in technology, construction and design theory. There are … Continue reading Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Inspire Lindal’s New Imagine Series »

News Lindal Cedar Homes Announces Corporate HQ Move to New Office Park

Iconic Seattle Building Slated for Demolition Seattle, WA – Anyone who travels to or from downtown Seattle on the I-5 freeway is likely familiar with the distinctive peaked roof of the Lindal Cedar Homes A-frame building on I-5 south, along with the historic time and temperature sign next to it. Located in the Lindal Cedar … Continue reading Lindal Cedar Homes Announces Corporate HQ Move to New Office Park »

News Christina Lindal Promoted to Executive VP

SEATTLE , WA JULY 16, 2018 — Lindal Cedar Homes, the world’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated post-and-beam kit homes, announced the promotion of Christina Lindal to executive vice president. Lindal, 32, will be responsible for broad oversight of the Company’s sales, customer service, finance and operations. Christina Lindal has a long history with Lindal Cedar … Continue reading Christina Lindal Promoted to Executive VP »

News Australian Company Joins Lindal Cedar Homes’ International Dealer Network

The following is a press release from Australian Lindal dealer Collier Homes. COLLIER HOMES SIGNS DEAL WITH U.S. GROUP September 28 – Seattle, Washington, USA Collier Homes announced today that it has become the Australian representative for Lindal Cedar Homes, which is headquartered in Seattle. Lindal Cedar Homes is the world’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated … Continue reading Australian Company Joins Lindal Cedar Homes’ International Dealer Network »

News Special Offers from Lindal

Ready to Get Started? 1) Take a look at our home styles and floor plans, available to view online. 2) Choose a design you like or come up with your own custom concept. 3) Contact your local Lindal representative to discuss how the design you like can be modified to suit your build site, budget, and … Continue reading Special Offers from Lindal »

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THIS PROMOTION HAS EXPIRED View Our Current Promotion > Please contact your local Lindal representative for information and details on our current promotional offer. Contact a Local Lindal Representative >   Home Design Rebate Additional Offers 40% off Window Package Upgrades Early Bird Bonus: 50% off cedar or fir liner on your home when you … Continue reading »

News Lindal Kit Homes

The Enduring Popularity of Lindal Kit Homes A Leader in Custom Kit Home Design and Delivery With hundreds of floor plans and home styles available, Lindal Cedar Homes works with clients to design the home of their dreams at a price they can afford, and built to last a lifetime. The Lindal kit home package … Continue reading Lindal Kit Homes »

News Elements Home Featured in “Prefabulous” Book

September 20, 2016 — Sheri Koones’ Prefab House Book Release: Prefabulous Small Houses, published today by Taunton Press, features a customized Lindal Elements Seafoam 2010 on its cover. This 2,000 square foot home, located in Canada, was chosen for its beauty, size, and energy-efficient features.

News Buy a Lindal Imagine Series Home: Get a Vacation

Purchase a Lindal Imagine Home and Get a Vacation to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Workshop at Taliesin or Taliesin West.   Our Lindal Imagine Series of homes are inspired by the Usonian designs of America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Purchase an Imagine Series home by the end of September, 2018 and win … Continue reading Buy a Lindal Imagine Series Home: Get a Vacation »

News Growth and Change at Lindal Cedar Homes

Founded in 1945, Seattle-based Lindal Cedar Homes is a family-owned business specializing in the creation and distribution of high-end prefabricated homes. Over the past 75 years, the company has developed a network of independent dealers throughout the U.S., Canada, and a dozen overseas markets. Traditionally, Lindal is known for building cabin and chalet home styles … Continue reading Growth and Change at Lindal Cedar Homes »

News Lindal Webinars Inspire Audience and Presenter

Over the course of six years and over 80 live webcasts, Michael Harris has been the voice of the Lindal Architects Collaborative and Lindal Elements Custom Home Design Webinars. Trained as an architect at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Michael fist connected with Lindal as consultant many years ago, authoring the strategic plan that gave birth … Continue reading Lindal Webinars Inspire Audience and Presenter »

News Lindal & Green Building

Lindal Dealer Director Honored for Dedication to Sustainable Green Building by the Home Innovations Lab

News The Skinny on Building on Small Lots

We receive many queries about building on small lots. People want to know how to achieve openness and a sense of privacy on in-town sites as small as 50×100 feet. Clients seeking to replace older houses with a modern energy efficient home or those building on prime but restricted view or waterfront lots in new … Continue reading The Skinny on Building on Small Lots »

News “Prefabulous” Author Sheri Koones Talks Prefab

Author and prefab expert Sheri Koones addressed over two hundred attendees at Lindal’s Annual International Dealer Meeting in Seattle on January 27. Koones’ latest book, Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid: Your Path to Building an Energy-Independent Home, features over thirty stunning homes (including one Lindal home). The homes were designed and fabricated with energy … Continue reading “Prefabulous” Author Sheri Koones Talks Prefab »

News Accessory Dwelling Units

You may think of Lindals as remote seaside and mountaintop retreats. However, in the spirit of the times and keeping with Lindal’s legacy of innovation, we proudly introduce the Marmol Radziner urban designs and the Taliesin Mod.Fab accessory dwelling units, available only from Lindal Cedar Homes on July 4th.

News The What, How and Why of Green Certified Homes

Dan Wise became passionately involved in green building and certification on the local, state and national levels when the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Research Center developed its green building standard. He championed Lindal’s effort to be the first Green Approved building system under the ICC National Green Building Standard and became a vocal supporter of the Lindal-sponsored program for dealers to receive additional professional training and testing to become NAHB Certified Green Professionals in 2009.

Dan is an accredited verifier for the ICC Green Building Standard and has verified homes from Rhode Island to Ohio. He will also serve on the ICC Green Building Code Devolvement Committee for the 2015 code development cycle.We interviewed Dan to help you gain a better understanding of the Green Certification process and its benefit to homeowners.

News Josefin Kannin

Josefin Kannin is the Director of Marketing for Lindal Cedar Homes. She joined the company in 2015. Her writing is published in numerous print and online publications including the Santa Barbara Independent, The Stranger, and two Amazon ebooks. She holds a BA in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara, and attended the Gage Academy of … Continue reading Josefin Kannin »

News A Unique Partnership

By Michael Harris Lindal Collaborates with Leading Architectural Firms in the US and Canada Lindal Cedar Homes is building a true collaborative with leading regional architects throughout North America. Working closely with Lindal design pros, the architects create wonderfully original warm modern designs. These beautiful homes efficiently employ the refined Lindal post-and-beam building system to … Continue reading A Unique Partnership »

News Operations Manager Bret Knutson

Leading the Lindal design team are two seasoned professionals, Studio Managers Scott Biles and Bret Knutson.

News Creating an Industrial Buddhist Barn

Maggie’s earliest recollection of Lindal goes back to the 1960s, when, as a young girl, she accompanied her father on weekend outings to a Lindal model near Toronto. Together, father and daughter marveled at the obvious enduring strength of the post and beam system and the expansive window walls that invited nature to stylishly decorate the interior.

News Lindal’s Client Concierge

We understand that our clients lead demanding lives with competing priorities, and that their Lindal experiences must make efficient use of their time. We also understand that designing and building a new home is a highly personal process, the success of which is highly dependent on your being comfortable and our being responsive. The Lindal … Continue reading Lindal’s Client Concierge »

News The Modern A-Frame House: A Classic Reborn

See how the Modern A frame building blocks enable every Modern A-frame to adapt to its site conditions: the path of the sun, the terrain, and the need for privacy. See how the building blocks easily transform each floor plan into an amazing variety of very different houses, ready for your personalization.

News Sustainable Living in a Lindal Home

With a successful Dwell on Design LA ’09 now in the past, it’s time to regroup and take a look at some of the other fabulous green home design initiatives that have been brewing this year here at Lindal. The DWELL Homes Collection, National Association of Home Builders recognitions, TIME magazine’s Green Design 100, and more… and the year’s only half done!