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.
The Water Music 5 home is a simplified, smaller version of the elegant Water Music designs but with the same unique sunroom foyer that stretches across the southern front of the home. The simple roof line and symmetry of the home add a comforting, traditional feel while the abundance of windows illustrate how bright the home will be inside. With three bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, it is a great home to both raise a family and age in place. The open great room, dining and kitchen with angular cabinet placement and expanse of north glass for views of nature make this of the most creative designs from Sun Plans.
First Floor
From the front door centered on the home, the visitor gets a peak at the open great room beyond through the large central archway. Passing through the left side arch, the main part of the home is entered. Passage through the right side arch leads up the elegant stairs to the expansive attic which can become future bedrooms.
The large kitchen has a kitchen sink area that connects to a large breakfast bar that can be counter height or lowered to table height. Some may find that the separate dining area is not needed which frees up the northwest corner for a study or reading nook. There are pantries on both sides of the kitchen and a coat closet nearby that could also house additional kitchen items for the gourmet cook. The south side of the kitchen captures light from the bright foyer.
The central living area is flanked by bedrooms on both sides. On the right is the master suite with its eastern sun nook for yoga or exercise. The nearby expansive closet and spacious master bath feature bright southern windows while the bedroom remains cooler on the north side. The north porch off the dining area will be a pleasant get-a-way on summer mornings to catch the sunrise or summer evenings to catch a cool breeze.
Bedrooms two and three are on the western, more public side of the home. They maintain privacy being split by a small hall yet share a bathroom with guests. The small front bedroom will feel larger with its southern windows. The northern bedroom has soft north light perfect for a craft room or study.
The west family entry leads through a coat storage area then through the laundry room to the screened porch which opens to a small and bright southwest porch perfect for winter sun basking. The mechanical / storage room to the north is convenient to the side door and can house a variety of equipment.
Optional Detached Garage
The two-vehicle carport is shown located to the northwest close to the mudroom, but could be located just about anywhere. It can easily be replaced with a small carport or larger garage.
Construction Info
The house is designed for 6 inch walls with a variety of types of insulation both in the wall and out to achieve a wide range of R-values. The ceilings are 9 foot throughout and the roof is framed with attic style trusses. The foundation is a slab on grade for integral thermal mass. Stone covers the sunroom/foyer walls and the sunroom floors.
Modification Ideas
Since these ideas may affect energy performance and structural integrity, they should only be undertaken with professional assistance.
- Vault some of the ceilings if attic storage not needed
- Add 2 bedrooms upstairs between attic style trusses
- Add French doors in the dining to a northern patio or deck
- For a narrower house, remove the side porch and mechanical
- Connect the garage with a breezeway to the porch
Construction Prints, etc.
For this plan, the following are included with orders for Construction Prints and CAD files:
- Schematic Site Plan
- Slab Foundation Plan
- Floor Plan
- Exterior Elevations
- Building Section
- Kitchen Elevations
- Typical Wall Detail
- Schematic Electrical
- Schematic Framing Plans
- Detached Garage
