About the House Plan
Print this pageOne thing we noticed in the Tiny House Plan space was a lack of modern design. The Tiny Modern House Plan was created to close this gap. Whether you choose to use our grey and stark or red and bright exterior options this plan will make a statement on your land. Also this plan can be built with our without a loft space creating unique options for single level living situations. We see this plan as a great modern cabin idea, or as a perfect fit in a small urban or in-fill situation where economy of size and accurate space to function ratios are key.
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Designer Profile
FreeGreen
FreeGreen is the world's leading provider of residential design now distributing over 40,000 house plans a year. We are a unique staff made of both designers and engineers and we are keenly focused on green design issues and building science concepts. We also pride ourselves on constant home trend research allowing us to design house plans that meet the needs of today's home buyer's, not yesterdays home designers. We hope you enjoy all of our designs posted here at Better House Plans.
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Construction Options and Extras Pricing
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Basement | $200 | |
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Crawlspace | $0 |
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2" X 6" Wood Framed Wall System | $0 |
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ICF Wall System | $500 | |
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SIP Wall System | $500 | |
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Full Material Take Off | $1,000 | |
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4 Free Hours of Customization | $0 |
Comes with plan by default.
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Quick Look
| Size | 525 sq. ft. |
| Rooms | 2 |
| Beds | 1 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Depth | 24 ft. |
| Width | 16 ft. |
| Levels | 2 |
| Height | 17 ft. |
| Ceiling Height | 8 ft. |
Pricing
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Floor Plans
ZoomFloor Plan First Floor & Loft
This open floor plan represents a perfect use of efficient space. The common area acts as a palette for you to fill. Whether this home is being used as an office space, studio, apartment, or cabin, it is up to you on how to use this area to fit your needs. The kitchen is small but functional for those necessary energy breaks, or morning breakfast meals. The bathroom works well providing ample space for showering and freshening up. Finally, the loft space is a perfect crash pad with ample space for a bed, nightstand, or even as its own separate work space. This plan also has open space for a closet in the loft, and comes with an option to build the home without the loft for a simpler, single level living space.
Plan Content
- COVER PAGE with RENDERING All at 1/4” scale - usually two sheets
- GENERAL NOTES
- LEED-H RATING SYSTEM CHECKLIST A sheet built into the construction document set which can be used in the field as a checklist for the USGBC LEED-H rating system.
- NAHB GREEN BUILDING STANDARD CHECKLIST A sheet built into the construction document set which can be used in the field as a checklist for the NAHB Green Home rating system.
- ELEVATIONS
- HIDDEN ELEVATIONS Elevations which cannot be seen through a normal (side, front, or rear) view such as an internal courtyard or other obstructed spaces.
- ENTRY LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
- UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN(S)
- DECK PLANS and DECK DRAINAGE PLANS When necessary
- BUILDING SECTIONS
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - TYPICAL WALL SECTION
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - FOUNDATION DETAILS
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - SIDING & TRIM DETAILS
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - WINDOW INSTALATION DETAILS
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - HEALTHY HOME DETAILS
- CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - DECK & PATIO DETAILS
- FOUNDATION PLAN Type of foundation (basement, crawlspace, etc) will depend on the foundation options chosen by the house plan purchaser.
- ENTRY LEVEL FLOOR FRAMING PLAN
- UPPER LEVEL FLOOR FRAMING PLAN(S)
- ROOF FRAMING PLAN
- WINDOW SHADING DETAILS When necessary
- SUB LEVEL ELECTRICAL PLAN
- ENTRY LEVEL ELECTRICAL PLAN
- UPPER LEVEL ELECTRICAL PLAN(S)
- ROOF DECK ELECTRICAL PLAN
Important Information
In addition to the house plans you order, you may also need a site plan that shows where the house is going to be located on the property. You might also need beams sized to accommodate roof loads specific to your region. Your home builder can usually help you with this. You may also need a septic design unless your lot is served by a sanitary sewer system. Many areas now have area-specific energy codes that also have to be followed. This normally involves filling out a simple form providing documentation that your house plans are in compliance.
To find out what documents you should expect with your house plans, see What’s Included?
In some regions, there is a second step you will need to take to insure your house plans are in compliance with local codes. Some areas of North America have very strict engineering requirements. Examples of this would be earthquake-prone areas of California and the Pacific Coast, hurricane risk areas of the Florida, Gulf & Carolina Coasts. New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and parts of Illinois require review by a local professional as well. If you are building in these areas, it is most likely you will need to hire a state licensed structural engineer to analyze the design and provide additional drawings and calculations required by your building department. If you aren’t sure, building departments typically have a handout they will give you listing all of the items they require to submit for and obtain a building permit.
Additionally, stock plans do not have a professional stamp attached. If your building department requires one, they will only accept a stamp from a professional licensed in the state where you plan to build. In this case, you will need to take your house plans to a local engineer or architect for review and stamping. In addition, plans which are used to construct homes in Nevada are required to be drawn by a licensed Nevada architect.