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Our home owner found a reasonable priced lot with solar exposure and came to us hoping to be able to build an energy-efficient affordably priced home. This two-story open-floor plan fits this home owner well. The sleeping and den/loft area overlooking the living area below creates a spacious feel from above and below. The kitchen is large for a home of this size. There are lots of nooks and indirect lighting features. Passive solar light penetrates through the south and east large windows into the living and dining areas. As with all our plans you receive our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-saving features. Learn More

A large-feeling energy-efficient compactly-designed home for a couple that works out of their home during the day and requires needed space for group gatherings in the evening. This home has 10’ ceilings in the great room and 9’ ceilings in the master suite. Notice the efficient use of 1520 square feet without the need for halls. Both rear patios and entry porch have large covered areas. The home was built on slab with radiant heated floors. A large storage area is also designed into the truss over the garage. All Sunterra plans include our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-saving features. Learn More

A spacious and energy-efficient design with all the pieces in the right location without wasted space. This home has a very open passive-solar design. Enjoy your outdoor living space on the east side with morning sun and evening shade. The entry displays a 12’ high barrel-vault ceiling transitioning to a 10’ ceiling in the great room and a 9’ ceiling over the master suite kitchen and guest room. There is a corner wood-burning stove with back lighting sitting on a raised hearth in the great room. The study is visually closed but open to create air movement from solar gain. Plan includes radiant floor heating layout. Energy recovery ventilation optional forced air cooling system of course our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and cost-effective energy saving features. Learn More

This home includes both a covered porch and rear covered patio. It has a 12' high arched ceiling separating the 10' high living area and the 9' high dining-kitchen area. The den features a 10'-high ceiling with passive solar. A beautiful corner-glass fireplace is located next to the entertainment center. The home was built with an unattached garage but could be added to the floor plan off the utility room. This is a lot of home for its 1564 square-feet energy-efficient compact design. Included with the plans is a two-zone radiant floor heating tube and heat recovery ventilation layout. As will all our plans you receive our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-savings features. Learn More

An energy-efficient shape and use of space with this passive-solar home. You enter this home through the solarium into the great room with its 10-foot ceiling accentuated by arches on each side transitioning to the radius wall in the living area. The living room is a great design for a surround-sound home theatre. The master suite and secondary bedrooms are separated for privacy. This home is designed for total wheelchair accessibility without any steps to hinder travel over the warm heated floors. This plan provides a great value in features and comfort for the cost. Two-zone radiant floor heating tube layout and heat recovery ventilation with solar heated air distribution are included with the plan. Our 102-page Conservation Guide also included will teach you the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-saving features. Learn More

This floor plan is extremely energy-efficient space-efficient and one of our best open great room designs. People that visit this home cannot believe it’s only 1611 square feet. This solar home plan has great separation of sleeping and study areas without the requirement of wasted hall space. The foyer has a 12’ high arched ceiling that flows through the true great room. The great room and den features 10’ ceilings with large high windows for passive solar gain. The rear patio is covered as is the entry porch for outdoor cooking dining or just sitting and enjoying the landscape. Plan comes with optional upper bonus room radiant floor heating and energy recovery ventilation design. Our 102-page Conservation Guide also included will teach you the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-saving features. Learn More

This home is an efficient passive solar design both in use of space and energy. You enter this home through the south-facing covered porch into a foyer that says warmth of solar and expanse of space. You are in the solarium entry that flows through the lower loving area and up the open staircase to the lofted living space above. This is a reverse living plan putting you above the norm. This great room concept flows horizontal and vertical. There are two upper decks north off the dining area and south off the master suite. Radiant floor heating with air-to-water heat pump and ventilation design drawings are included. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Learn More

Award winner of the 2006 Gold Energy Value Housing Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center and the United States Department of Energy 2006 Custom Home Green Builder of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders and the Green Building Conference This split entry home features a soaring entry way solarium that links the five distinct levels. Using a reverse living arrangement the great room takes full advantage of the vaulted ceilings. Using the Sunterra insulation system means that the entire volume of the house is usable space. A home office/fourth bedroom occupies a convenient location near the front door. Carefully positioned windows capture solar heat and natural light making all the living spaces warm and inviting. This home has solar-heated air distribution to lower levels a night-house air flush system for direct summer cooling and an energy recovery ventilation design. This home is heated and cooled with an air-to-water heat pump. The plans include a radiant floor heating tube layout solar air distribution and ventilation design and our 102-page Conservation Guide. Learn More

Enter this passive solar home from the south through the warm sun space to the living room area. The ceiling is vaulted up to the loft and balcony above. Continue through the two-story dining room area into a large kitchen with two pantries. The master suite is on the radiant-heated main-level floor. Above the open stairs is the all purpose loft with adjoining deck. The open balcony takes you to the other two bedrooms and bathroom. Lots of home in under 1800 square feet and don’t over look the optional shop. Plan includes radiant floor heating tube layout and energy recovery ventilation design. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Learn More

Style: Rustic Lodge – Two Story with Master Bedroom Down This home passive-solar energy-efficient house plan illustrates well what can be done with a small city lot. Tucked into the pine trees in a quiet residential area this home creates a haven for the owners who wanted a smaller home with all the amenities. Low maintenance cement siding metal roofing floor radiant heating tile floors on the lower level and extensive use of pine trim on the interior and passive solar are just a few of the features that set this house apart. Includes a 347 square foot bonus room. This plan includes a 2-zone radiant floor heating tube layout and mechanical drawings for forced air heating/cooling of upper level with air-to-air heat exchanger ducting design. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Features as originally built: Built to and certified by the PGE Earth Advantage Program Stamped concrete entry with stone columns and accents Knotty pine ceilings and pine trim throughout with log railings Floor radiant heat with ceramic tile throughout lower level and air conditioning Large master bedroom with window seats Master bath with therapeutic soaking tub Kitchen with built-in dining booth granite countertops and hickory cabinets Floor-to-ceiling south-facing glass solarium Living room has wood stove set on raised rock alcove Upstairs has office area and a guest bedroom with adjoining bathroom Loft room with access to bonus room over garage Bonus room has access to garage and outside Exterior Hardi-plank siding with Hardi-shingle accents Learn More

When you enter this home from the large covered porch you pause to take in the expanse of grandeur. A very open design with ceiling transitions that define space and slope up to the balcony and loft above. A modest size home that appears much larger with a large master suite on the main floor. This home was built on a sloped site over a crawl space and large decks on the east and south for the perfect outdoor living location. An excellent passive solar design with radiant floor heating and cooling on the first floor and forced air heating and cooling on the second floor using an air-to-water heat pump. Plan includes a radiant-floor heating-tube layout a heat recovery ventilation design and an upper-level forced-air system design. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Learn More

Enter this great passive solar home through the covered porch. The high-arched ceiling of the foyer runs through the great room separating the dining area and conversation areas to the rear covered patio. There is great separation of sleeping areas for privacy. The plan is designed for an east or west view if reversed. Check out the large commanding kitchen and the true utility room. With its bonus room built into the truss roof over the garage this single level home uses space efficiently and openly. This plan also comes with a two-zone radiant floor heating tube layout. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Learn More

Style: Ranch – Single Level and Bonus Room You enter this home from the covered porch in to the solarium part of the open great room accentuated by three arches dividing living spaces under a ten-foot ceiling. This home is conducive to wheel chair traffic with room for large doors. There is good separation for all sleeping areas. The stairs lead to an open loft and bonus area with access to an attic storage room. This home not only warms itself but may also warm your heart when the sun is shining. To help you choose and apply the latest in building science and cost-effective energy-saving features in your new home you receive our 102-page Conservation Guide with this plan. Learn More

Combine comfortable year-round living and instant mobility. This home includes a radiant floor heated recreational vehicle garage – an extension of the home. Enter this passive-solar home under a barrel-vault foyer that flows into the great room. Notice the high ceilings fireplace entertainment center indirect lighting and arch accents. A great space to gather the family. The plan includes a 3-zone radiant floor heating-tube layout. Our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home is also included. Learn More