House Plans

Juneau, AK House Plan Example: Two story, three bedroom, two bath single family house plan with basement.
Very Cold Climate House Design Recommendations: In the first part of the text, which describes the Basic Very Cold Climate House, you will find a step-by-step explanation of how we applied climate-specific design and building science principles. The second section describes advanced technology packages that can be added to further increase the energy savings achieved by the basic house. At every step, we show you how our decision-making was guided by the whole house energy model.
Carbondale, CO House Plan Example: One-and-a-half story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with crawlspace; note that one bedroom is on the first floor.
Pontiac, MI House Plan Example: One-and-a-half story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with basement.
Cold Climate House Design Recommendations: In the first part of the text, which describes the Basic Cold Climate House, you will find a step-by-step explanation of how we applied climate-specific design and building science principles. The second section describes advanced technology packages that can be added to further increase the energy savings achieved by the basic house. At every step, we show you how our decision-making was guided by the whole house energy model.
Cleveland, OH House Plan Example 1: Two story, three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath single family house with basement.
Denver, CO House Plan Example: Two story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with basement for Metro Denver Habitat for Humanity; note that all bedrooms are on the second floor.
Westford, MA House Plan Example: One-and-a-half story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with basement for Greater Lowell Habitat for Humanity.
Greensburg, KS House Plan Example: One-and-a-half story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with basement.
Haymount, VA House Plan Example: One-and-a-half story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with a crawlspace.
Mixed-Humid House Design Recommendations: In the first part of the text, which describes the Basic Mixed-Humid Climate House, you will find a step-by-step explanation of how we applied climate-specific design and building science principles. The second section describes advanced technology packages that can be added to further increase the energy savings achieved by the basic house. At every step, we show you how our decision-making was guided by the whole house energy model.
Lake Charles, LA House Plan Example: Two story, three bedroom, two bath single family house with pier foundation.
Hot-Humid House Design Recommendations: In the first part of the text, which describes the Basic Hot-Humid Climate House, you will find a step-by-step explanation of how we applied climate-specific design and building science principles. The second section describes advanced technology packages that can be added to further increase the energy savings achieved by the basic house. At every step, we show you how our decision-making was guided by the whole house energy model.
New Orleans, LA House Plan Example 3: One story, three bedroom, two bath single family house on piers.