AP-LHD810

When the daily grind gets to be too much to handle this gorgeous retreat will revive even the weariest soul. A large wraparound deck provides plenty of space to gather with friends and enjoy summer afternoons. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows bathes the combined living and dining room in sunlight. (Note: This plan has a crawlspace foundation. It is a version of plan H-8337 which has a basement foundation. The renderings for H-8337 are provided here as a visual aid but depict a basement not present in this plan.) Learn More

This home is perfect for active living. Its rectangular design allows the use of truss roof framing which makes construction easy and economical. The galley-style kitchen and the sunny dining area are kept open to the living room forming one huge activity space. Two sets of sliding glass doors expand the living area to the large deck. The secluded master bedroom offers a private bath while the remaining bedrooms share a hall bath. The two baths the laundry facilities and the kitchen are clustered to allow common plumbing walls. Plan H-921-1A has a standard crawlspace foundation and an optional solar-heating system. Plan H-921-2A has a Plen-Wood system which utilizes the sealed crawlspace as a chamber for distributing heated or cooled air. Both versions of the design call for energy-efficient 2x6 exterior walls. Learn More

Vertical wood siding angled transom windows and a steeply pitched roof give a contemporary chalet character to this recreation home. The open interior blends the living and dining rooms together under a sloped two-story ceiling; there's a loft above. The sleeping quarters include a main-floor bedroom and another bedroom upstairs. Learn More

Scoffers and non-believers had a field day when the A-Frame first began to appear. Impractical some said; uncomfortable declared others; too expensive ugly and more. And yet people built them and enjoyed them--and like the Volkswagen Bug found them to be economical and practical and yes even beautiful to many beholders. Through the years there has been a steady demand for these ubiquitous structures and Plan H-15 is one of our more popular models. With this design you will not be experimenting or pioneering because it has been built successfully many times. Though it covers only 654 sq. ft. of main floor living space it boasts an oversized living/dining room a U-shaped kitchen large bedroom and closet spaces fully equipped bath plus a standard stairway (not a ladder) to the large second floor balcony dormitory. An old fashioned wood stove or a modern pre-fabricated fireplace adds warmth and cheer to the main living room. The huge glass wall that dominates the front facade enhances the romantic atmosphere of the vaulted interior. Learn More

The perfect complement to any scenic hideaway spot this A-frame is as affordable as it is adorable. A large deck embraces the front of the chalet providing ample space for outdoor dining and recreation. Inside vaulted ceilings and high windows lend a feeling of spaciousness. The living room is dramatically expanded by a vaulted ceiling and soaring windows facing the deck. The romantic bedroom/loft overlooks the living room and features a 16-ft. ceiling. Windows at both ends of the room provide stunning views. Learn More