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2nd Place Winner of Green House Plan Competition
2 years ago
by Christine Cooney
in House Plans
This warm and charming Craftsman style house plan won 2nd Place achieves energy efficiency through the utilization of ENERGY STAR® rated materials and Green Building practices. This plan boasts the effective use of insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and efficient heating and cooling equipment so you will enjoy years of savings and total home comfort. Added design features include a covered veranda that can be accessed through the gorgeous master suite and two-story family room with fireplace.
Total Square Footage: 2,508
Main Level: 1,788
Second Level: 720
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 Half: 1
Garages: 2
Award-winning new green house plan
Rear view of the award-winning green house plan
Compact Cottage Designed Efficiently | small house plan
2 years ago
by Christine Cooney
in House Plans
This delightful cottage took 1st Place for its “Most Efficient Use of Space” in our Green House Plan Competition. This house is compact yet efficiently designed so you can enjoy daily living. In addition to the many energy saving features like insulated doors and windows, this house plan utilizes all of its available space to create a functional, affordable home. The kitchen features easy access to the washer/dryer, pantry and carport. A small eating bar and built-in desk make it easy for you to share time with your children while preparing meals. The second floor features two bedrooms with large closets and built-in desk and bookshelves to economize on space but not functionality. There’s also a flexible room that can be used as a game room or extra bedroom.
Total Square Footage: 1,628
Main Level: 870
Second Level: 758
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Garages: 1
Width: 41 ft Depth: 45 ft
Award-winning new green house plan.
Rear Rendering of Award-winning Green Cottage House Plan
2nd Place Winner in Green House Plan Competition
2 years ago
by Christine Cooney
in House Plans
This contemporary two-story house plan took 2nd place in our Green House Plan Competition. It has a small footprint, which makes it an efficient and practical design for urban areas and small lots. The main floor features an open living area so you’ll never feel crowded when you have visitors over. Upstairs the large master suite has a large walk-in closet and private access to the deck. There are two additional bedrooms that share a full bath. The open carport allows for better indoor air quality and helps reduce heat gain in the home. It can also be used for a great outdoor space like a roof garden, outdoor living room or kitchen.
Stories: 2
Total Living Area: 1338 Sq. Ft.
First Floor: 810 Sq. Ft.
Second Floor: 528 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Width: 40 Ft. 11 In.
Depth: 33 Ft. 6 In.
Garage Size: 1
2nd Place Winner of exclusive ENERGY STAR House Plan Competition.
Voted Best in Total Home Comfort | green house plan
2 years ago
by Christine Cooney
in House Plans
This warm and charming Craftsman style home was “Voted Best in Total Home Comfort” in our exclusive new ENERGY STAR House Plan collection. By utilizing ENERGY STAR rated materials and Green Building practices this home achieves the highest level of energy-efficiency. This house plan boasts the effective use of insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and efficient heating and cooling equipment so you will enjoy years of savings and total home comfort.
Total Square Footage: 2,494
Main Level: 1,767
Second Level: 727
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3 Half: 1
Garages: 2
Width: 53 ft Depth: 73 ft
This Craftsman house plan is one of the newest designs from our Exclusive ENERGY STAR house plans.
The first floor plan features energy-efficient entry and garage doors, along with eco-friendly flooring.
Second Floor Plan
New ENERGY STAR Home Plans | ENERGY STAR house plan
2 years ago
by Christine Cooney
in House Plans
In celebration of our new collection of exclusive ENERGY STAR® house plans, Dream House Plans recently released a special issue of Her Dream Home magazine to preview all of these innovative, eco-friendly designs from the leading architects and designers in the United States. These new plans were part of our first ever Green House Plan Competition, designed to inspire consumers and builders to build an energy-efficient and healthy home that utilizes all the latest green building techniques and features the best in green home building products.
You’ll find over 40 of the most amazing and energy-efficient designs offered in a wide range of architectural styles, sizes and amenities so you’re sure to find your dream green home.
The special green issue also features some great articles to help you create a healthy home environment. Find out about the best exterior products based on their performance and beauty in our article Stronger, Stylish Green Home Products.
Additional articles include The Top 10 Commandments to Home Design, which offers insightful tips to creating your dream home, as well as Our Editor’s Choice 5 Best Kitchen Appliance Suites. It may not be the most glamorous item you choose for your home, but insulation is key to providing your home with total comfort and efficiency while reducing your operating costs significantly. Insulation is Key Element to Your Home’s Efficiency is definitely word a read.
Check our blogs daily because we will be featuring a new green house plan a day to showcase the new collection. We’d love to know which one of these are your favorite so please share your thoughts and post a comment.
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Latest issue of Her Dream Home Magazine previews our new collection of exclusive, innovative ENERGY STAR house plans.
