About the House Plan
Print this pageThe Modern Cottage is a modest little home with loft sleeping quarters, a large bathroom with a two person walk in shower and a common living space for cooking, dining and lounging. Although this is a small home under 1000 square feet it does seem much more spacious due to its high cathedral ceilings and open loft above the entry level. For those who are comfortable with modest living, open spaces and outdoor entertaining this is the perfect home for you.
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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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Slab | $200 | |
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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 |
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Quick Look
| Size | 972 sq. ft. |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Beds | 1 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Depth | 22 ft. |
| Width | 26 ft. |
| Levels | 2 |
| Height | 22 ft. |
| Ceiling Height | 8 ft. |
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Floor Plans
ZoomFloor Plan First Floor
The entry of the Modern Cottage has a bench for taking off or putting on shoes and also plenty of storage for coats, dog leashes, umbrellas, shovels, brooms and cleaning supplies. Having all of this utility space right near the entry helps keeps the rest of the home clean and clutter free. The large common room opens up to the loft above or out to the deck through the large folding doors.
Floor Plans
ZoomFloor Plan Second Floor
The loft space is a large open area of floor space that can serve many functions depending on your lifestyle. This room will most likely serve multiple functions which can include sleeping quarters, office space, a reading room, a play room or studio space just to name a few options. Its separation from the rest of the living spaces on the entry level combined with its large windows make the loft a bright and comfortable escape.
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.
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