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YOUR HOUSE MUST FIT WITHIN YOUR SETBACKS!
There are many websites that sell complete floor plans. Their website usually provides for free a simple plan and a picture of the finished house to sucker you into buying their plans.While the “free” plans don’t give ENOUGH information to build from, they are a great start for those of us who suck at coming up with plans out of our heads (I’m one of those types) Use web sites or books, and pick a house design you like, that meets the constraints listed below. Some websites you can use (there are MANY): NOT CALCULATED IN SQUARE FOOTAGE:
FUN FACT: Typical Construction Costs: about $250/sqft FUN FACT: Typical Architectural Fees: about $35/sqft |
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There are some level-specific constraints
House Size | Level 1: 1300 square feet maximum Level 2: 2700 square feet maximum Level 3: Unlimited |
Number of Floors | Level 1: 1 Only Level 2: 2 Only Level 3: Your Choice |
Number of Bathrooms | Level 1: 1 Only Level 2: 3 Maximum Level 3: Your Choice |
Number of Bedrooms | Level 1: 1 Only Level 2: 3 Maximum Level 3: Your Choice |
Roof Type | Level 1: Gable Level 2: Hip Level 3: Combination of Hip and Gable |
Required For All | Kitchen: Counter, sink, stove, fridge, cupboard
Eating Area: May be combined with kitchen 1 Bedroom: show bed, closet Bathroom: Counter, sink, bathtub, toilet, cupboard Living Area Fireplace: With hearth Sun Deck: Show posts, railing, wood deck, with Sliding Glass or French doors for access 2 Entrances: Minimum Doors: Choose the type – swing, louver, sliding, pocket, etc. Windows: At least one per room (a closet isn’t a room, Mr. H. Potter) Laundry Room: Washer, Drier, Hot Water Tank, Furnace Closets: one per bedroom, one near entrance, one near bathroom Electrical: Wall sockets, Lights Switches, Lights |
L2 & L3 ONLY:
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COPY the offset “SETBACK” lines from your PROPERTY to an open space, and use that to rough out your house floor plan YOU ARE NOT DRAWING YOUR ENTIRE HOUSE ON YOUR “PROPERTY!!”
Have your instructor CHECK your chosen floor plan NOW
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