Abstract: A vertical log building and method for constructing the same including a foundation that has a floor plate attached an upper portion. A plurality of wall structures that are secured to the foundation. Each wall structure has a plurality of vertically oriented logs disposed side by side and a plurality of corner logs. One of the vertical logs joining to one of the corner logs. Each log has two sides that have a pair of slots therein. Each of the plurality of vertical logs have an L-shaped notch at a floor end and a ceiling end. The L-shaped notch allows each vertical log to have an inner side. The L-shaped notch of the floor end is secured to the floor plate. Each corner log has a frontal area with a plurality of slots. The plurality of slots form two outer slots and two inner slots. The floor end and the ceiling end of each corner log has a generally V-shaped notch for attaching the corner log to the floor plate.