From floor to ceiling, interior to exterior, wood is a dominant architectural element in traditional and modern Santa Fe homes. Some components–such as vigas AKA beams–are common to architecture around the world; others are specific to the Southwest vernacular. For those unfamiliar with southwestern architectural styling, following is a mini-dictionary demystifying these terms.
Vigas (Vee’ gahs) are rafters made of peeled logs, usually fir, spruce, cedar or pine, that may or may not extend through a home’s wall to its exterior. They can provide support or merely be ornamental. Vigas come in full, half or quarter rounds. Size varies, but full rounds are often 16″ or greater in diameter. The space between them can be flat or coved plaster or filled with plank boards or latillas.
Latillas (Lah tee’ uhs) are thinner pieces of wood set between vigas–straight or on the diagonal. Latillas can be left in their natural state, with their bark on, or peeled. You will also see them split.
Canales: Spouts often made of wood and lined with metal that direct water off a roof.
Corbels: Historically crafted of stone to carry superincumbent weight between posts, corbels can be used to support a beam, juncture or arch, or just serve as a decorative element. They often show up on portals, (pour talls’) the deep, covered porches in the front or rear of Southwestern style homes, although they’re common to interiors as well.
Lintels: These exposed crossbeams add warmth and character above a window.
Coyote Fencing: Once used to corral and protect livestock from nighttime predators, coyote fencing now serves more often as an attractive privacy barrier, windbreak and property enclosure. Coyote fences are typically made of 3-3 1/2″ in diameter cedar poles with bark intact. The poles can been cut smooth across the top or run at random heights as a further deterrent to unwanted visitors. Spans can be supported by steel frames and posts, or more formal and ornamental adobe pillars.
Ambitious Do-it-Yourselfers can learn How to Build a Coyote Fence themselves, although most folks turn to professionals for materials and installation.
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$315,000 : 79 A Feather Rd, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$275,573 : 2906 Plaza Blanca, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$295,000 : 518 Franklin Ave, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full bath
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$2,795,000 : 4 Camino Sabio, Santa Fe5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
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$327,000 : 1936 Calle Miquela, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$279,000 : 2732 La Bajada, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$198,500 : 4219 Arapaho Rd, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$845,000 : 29 Arroyo Griego Rd, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$422,900 : 104 Avenida De La Paz, Santa Fe4 beds, 3 full baths
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$1,475,000 : 435 Camino Del Monte Sol, Santa Fe2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$275,000 : 1551 Kokosori, Santa Fe4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$730,000 : 21 Via Diamante, Santa Fe4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$535,000 : 33 Camino San Lucas, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$130,000 : 4512 Solecito Loop, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$2,495,000 : 35 Vista Hermosa, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 4 part baths
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$155,000 : 24 Vista Precioso, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$1,499,400 : 173 Chisholm Trail, Santa Fe4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$949,888 : 1232 Vallecita Dr, Santa Fe5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$485,000 : MLS # 201202238 in Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$149,000 : 1004 Calle Vianson, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$162,100 : 12 Fonda Court, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$138,000 : 151 Calle Ojo Feliz, Santa Fe2 beds, 2 full baths
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$265,000 : 530 Garcia, Unit 12, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full bath
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$347,000 : 258 1/2 B Staab, Santa Fe1 bed, 1 full bath
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$419,000 : 38 Lodge Trail, Santa Fe2 beds, 2 full baths
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$267,000 : 302 Alegre, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$685,000 : 43 Lodge Circle, Santa Fe3 beds, 3 full baths
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$485,000 : 756 Calle Espejo, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$420,000 : 18 Casa Del Oro Loop, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$279,000 : 2701 Herradura Road, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$234,900 : 3 La Jara Ct, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$203,000 : 1612 Third, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full bath
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$1,200,000 : 920 Old Taos Hwy, Santa Fe4 beds, 3 full baths
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3 beds, 2 full baths
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$449,000 : 1438 Miracerros Loop South, Santa Fe4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$339,000 : 1340 Camino Carlos Rael, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$1,275,000 : 21 Rising Moon, Unit 716, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$175,000 : 11 East Saddleback Mesa, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$209,000 : 4 Cerrado Ct, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$4,500,000 : 57 Grey Wolf, Santa Fe4 beds, 1 full, 6 part baths
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$285,000 : 29 Condesa Rd, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$575,000 : 610 Rio Grande/605 Griffin, Santa Fe4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$99,900 : 4751 Morning Ln, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full bath
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$234,000 : 7224 Vuelta De La Luz, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full baths
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$955,000 : 121 West Water St, Unit A, Santa Fe2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$815,000 : 121 West Water St, Unit B, Santa Fe2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$650,000 : 100 Alteza, Santa Fe3 beds, 3 full baths
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$1,330,000 : 121 West Water St, Unit C, Santa Fe3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$350,500 : 624 Galisteo St, Unit 7, Santa Fe2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$185,000 : 1010 Valerie Cir, Santa Fe3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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