Study Plans include:
- A mini set of design-oriented drawings set up for 11"x17".
- A choice between a Paper version sent by US Priority Mail or the PDF version sent via email.
- Unlimited printing with PDF's for sharing with family members.
- 6 to 9 pages of drawings depending upon the complexity of the home.
- Click here to see an example set for a 1.5 story home with daylight basement.
- Schematic site plan, floor plans (with room sizes and furniture), daylight basements if applicable, exterior elevations, a schematic section of the house to help visualize the interior, kitchen elevations and garage plans.
- A mini set of construction drawings set up for 11"x17"
- Choice of PAPER sent by US Priority Mail or PDF version sent via email. (Select PDF to print extra copies or share electronically with other building professionals.)
- 10 to 16 pages of drawings depending upon the complexity of the home.(See each house plan description for the drawings that come with each design.)
- Dimensions and construction notes.
- Click here to see an example Review Set of a 1.5 story home with daylight basement.
- A copy of the Study Plan.
- An "Opinion of Probable Construction Cost" from Sun Plans if requested. Sun Plans evaluates the design and compares it to similar home designs for which other clients have provided construction costs. A range of construction cost is provided. (This is based on national information. Sun Plans does not have statistics by state, region or country.)
- Six sets of Construction Prints on 24"x36" paper shipped via UPS ground or PDF computer files sent by email
- 10 to 16 pages of drawings depending upon the size and complexity of the home. (See individual house plan descriptions for specific drawings for each design.)
- Schematic site plan (cover sheet showing how to orient the house for passive solar gain)
- Foundation Plan (either slab-on-grade, crawlspace, below grade or daylight basement)
- First and second floor plans (many construction notes, window sizes, etc.)
- Exterior elevations (all four sides shown in hatched detail)
- Schematic Building section (cut-away through the home showing basic configuration)
- Kitchen elevations (all sides of the kitchen)
- Typical wall detail (showing the various building materials recommended)
- Schematic electrical (showing lights, switches and outlets)
- Schematic framing plans (showing floor framing, roof framing and beams)
- Garage or Carport
- Custom Energy Specs. (Read more.)
- Under the Tell Me More about the Review Set, you can see an example set of drawings; however, with Construction Prints, the plans are updated to the current in-house checklist, do not have the Not For Construction, and include the Custom Energy Specs.
- One hour of technical support with the architect by email or phone
- Order Construction Prints through the Pricing tab on any house plan.
- After an order is placed, reply to the email received to advise of the requested information Sun Plans will need to prepare the Custom Energy Specs.
- Allow 5 business days for updating the design to the Sun Plans in-house checklist and preparation of the the Custom Energy Specs. (Shipping then takes another 3-7 days.)
- With PDF's, unlimited copies of the Construction Prints can be printed locally so long as they are used for building one home. PDF's are handy for sending to builders, mortgage companies, appraisers, home energy raters, and others who may be assisting with the planning and construction of the home such as the builder's subcontractors. Some building inspection departments require PDF.
- CAD files of the Construction Drawings (see below for options)
- PDF file of the Construction Prints (see Construction Prints)
- PDF file of Custom Energy Specs
- PDF file of Copyright Release to allow the house to be modified and changed to build one house
- Under the Tell Me More about the Review Set, you can see an example set of drawings; however, with Construction Prints and CAD Files, the plans are updated to the current in-house checklist, do not have the Not For Construction, and include the Custom Energy Specs.
- One hour of technical support. This can include review by the Sun Plans' architect on proposed changes prior to preparing Custom Energy Specs. If the customer sends a list of proposed changes immediately after placing the order, the architect can review them for energy implications and try to address them in the Custom Energy Specs.
- Order CAD files through the Pricing tab on any house plan.
- After an order is placed, reply to the email received to advise of the requested information Sun Plans will need to prepare the Custom Energy Specs.
- Allow 5 business days for to allow for updating the design to the Sun Plans in-house checklist and preparation of the the Custom Energy Specs.
- With the CAD files, many changes can be made to the design.
- With PDF's (part of the CAD file order), unlimited copies of the Construction Prints can be printed locally so long as they are used for building one home. PDF's are handy for sending to builders, mortgage companies, appraisers, home energy raters, and others who may be assisting with the planning and construction of the home such as the builder's subcontractors. Some building inspection departments require PDF.
- If consulting on changes is desired before the order is placed, then Adapt-A-SunPlan Consulting and Review Service is the process to take.
- The design professional may expand the house a couple of feet, change the exterior materials, move a bathroom, or rearrange interior walls and doors.
- The structural engineer may want to add engineering information such as rebar sizes and specific connections suitable for the local codes, soils, winds, snow or seismic activity.
- The builder may find it easier to perform take offs and layouts with this electronic version of construction prints.
- Home Energy Raters or HVAC subs creating duct work layouts can increase the speed and accuracy of their services.
- The CAD Files are designed to be used by an experienced residential design professional
- The standard method of preparing the CAD files is in AutoCAD 2000 DWG file type, with the files split into separate files. Approximately 95% of CAD file orders are prepared in this format. (Sun Plans can export to any version of AutoCAD between version 12 (released in 1992) and 2021, but 2000 is the default as that seems to be the most common one that design professionals can use including those with older versions of the software. It is not uncommon for other design professionals to use very old versions of AutoCAD.
- Can't use any of these CAD File types, but still want the local design professional to copy and redraw the design with changes? The Copyright Release that comes only with CAD Files allow for this. (Please see Copyright.)
- Special requests for all-in-one CAD files, DXF or AEC (DataCAD) files can be honored if advised within one business day of the order.
- Split CAD Files are divided into separate files - cover sheet, foundation, first floor, second floor, elevations, section, kitchen, wall detail, and detached garage as applicable. More than one of the printed sheet may be in each file. For instance, the fp1elect and fp1framing will also be in the fp1 file, but these are recommended to be printed separately as shown in the PDF files that come with the CAD Files.
- More questions? Have the design professional contact us.
Beginning with the charming north-facing entry, the cottage-style Chapel Ridge home has a simplistic design, yet is elegant and exudes a cozy feeling. The timbers visible inside and out, along with the stone accents, add a warm and natural touch.
The entry foyer provides two avenues into the house with the staircase leading to the second floor and the gallery foyer leading to the great room or master suite. The gallery foyer provides wall space (often lacking in open homes with many windows) for antiques and artwork. A stone-covered entry ways draws the eye to the sunny spaces beyond.
The square kitchen revolves around an island for breakfast dining or casual eating for the family. The kitchen benefits from the bright sunlight of the dining area, also the north windows provide balanced light as well as a glimpse of who might be coming down the drive. The centered French doors between the beamed ceiling area create a comfortable symmetry to this main gathering space and provide easy access the sunny patio behind the home
The first floor master bedroom and bath on the private side of the home away from the patio take advantage of southern windows. The eastern windows around the soaking tub make relaxing easy with the views to the woods or a private outdoor garden.
The second floor houses two creative bedrooms that can be used for craft or entertainment rooms. A central bathroom has cottage-style nooks, crannies, and a dormer window. Large walk-in attics at both ends have so much space for storage and mechanicals that a basement will not be missed. Garage The southern portion of the two-vehicle garage contains a workshop. Pull-down stairs provide extra storage space. The garage has plenty of room for outdoor equipment and tools. Double doors on the side provide for a place to drive a lawnmower inside without difficulty, and the back has a large roof area to add a large array of solar electric panels.
The lack of large porches makes for less expensive construction costs. The first floor has 9' ceilings while sloped ceilings with plenty of eave storage characterize the entire second floor. A concrete slab foundation reduces construction costs and adds thermal mass to keep the home from overheating in both winter and summer. Walls are 6" thick for studs or SIP panels. Rafters form the center roof section while more economical attic trusses cover both ends.
Since these may affect energy performance and structural integrity, they should only be undertaken with professional assistance.
- Add a door from the master bath out to a private east patio
- Add a porch connecting the house and a due west garage
- Trade half of the gallery foyer for a small master study
- Frame the entire roof with rafters to increase second floor area
For this plan, the following are included with Construction Prints and CAD Files:
- Schematic Site Plan
- Slab Foundation Plan
- Floor Plans
- Exterior Elevations
- Building Section
- Kitchen Elevations
- Typical Wall Detail
- Schematic Electrical Plans
- Schematic Framing Plans
- Detached Garage Plan
Steve, Peggy, and their builder, Anchorage Building Corp., went way beyond the average quality of construction with the unique combination of cottage exterior front and sunny, modern back with timber elements woven in. The detached garage breaks up the wide front. After designing the home for Steve and Peggy, Sun Plans designed another custom home next door for a family member.
(Some of the photos are from the Triad Multiple Listing site.)