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.
This south-facing, one-bedroom Sunburst Cabin is a tiny house that can be used for a primary residence, weekend getaway, guest house, or rental home. With built-in sofas that convert to twin beds and an optional loft, the cute, sun-inspired cottage can sleep at least six. Even more guests can be accommodated in the loft or with a fold-out sofa. Bright light from the large windows on the south and east warm the home as does the central hearth. With the open main living area, this cozy home feels spacious. The charming exterior adds style and character to an easy-to-build home.
"....now that I am starting to move in and plan the space, I appreciate all the attention to detail." - Susan
The stone hearth is the focus after entering through the sunny foyer. The open floor plan places the large island in the middle of the kitchen and the dining on the side. The kitchen and dining flow together to accommodate extra space for eating or extra space for kitchen prep as guests come and go.
The main living area opens to a side porch on the east. The kitchen, eating area and living room take advantage of these east views and morning light. This allows the kitchen to catch the bright southern sun, but without the direct rays. The dining opens directly to the porch (which could be screened) making for easy outdoor dining.
The half bath is convenient for guest use as well as for cleaning up from the outside since it is near the back, laundry entry. The nearby pantry closet can flex in its use for storing food, linen or coats.
The private master bedroom features two closets that allows one to have flexible use for extra hanging clothes or shelves for folded clothes or linens.
The back carport can double as a back porch for large gatherings or covered work area for outdoor projects or canning. Connecting with the laundry, the carport could also allow for outdoor cloth drying when necessary or screened for an outdoor room such as for summer sleeping or for pets. Even if a detached garage is constructed elsewhere, the carport provides a covered area for the unloading of groceries.
The cabin has 9-foot ceilings throughout for added spaciousness. Economical truss-framed roof trusses allow for attic storage. The home is designed with 6 inch exterior walls, but thicker walls could be easily substituted. A small amount of thermal mass is in the stone around the hearth. Tile or hardwood floors can be installed over the crawlspace foundation.
Since these may affect energy performance and structural integrity, they should only be undertaken with professional assistance:
- Add a loft above the great room
- Remove carport and build a detached garage
- Duplicate the west bedroom wing on the east for a bedroom 2
- Partition the bath between the toilet and sink for added privacy
- Build on a slab if the land is flat for greater cost savings
- Reduce the outside walls to 8 feet esp. if the loft and the vaulted ceilings are added.
For this plan, the following are included with orders for Construction Prints and CAD files:
- Schematic Site Plan
- Crawlspace Foundation Plan
- Floor Plan with carport
- Exterior Elevations
- Building Section
- Kitchen Elevations
- Typical Wall Detail
- Schematic Framing Plan
- Schematic Electrical Plan
"…we are almost ready to move into the cottage. We want to share some pictures of your wonderful design….I knew I liked the design, but now that I am starting to move in and plan the space, I appreciate all the attention to detail. The corner built-in sofa/bed is going to work well. …I know it will be a great place to sit and sleep and store in the 4 drawers. The kitchen feels roomy and spacious and flows well…The island and the step-down table will be a great gathering and working spot. And the deck, both covered and not, is wonderful. We have already enjoyed lunch and wine on the deck. The breeze on the deck along with the fans is comfortable even on our hot days… Thank you for designing our home." - Susan and Wayne
