The Atrium RS3 is another variation of our most popular Atrium series. They feature the light well that brings light into the center of the home. The Atrium RS3 is the reverse plan with the living areas on the east and master bedroom on the west. To maximize comfort and reduce costs, the foundation is a concrete slab. To allow for a tractor, lawn equipment, or a workshop, the garage has been extended to house 3 vehicles. The front of the home is designed to face north east.

The Atrium RS3 is another variation of our most popular Atrium series. They feature the light well that brings light into the center of the home. The Atrium RS3 is the reverse plan with the living areas on the east and master bedroom on the west. To maximize comfort and reduce costs, the foundation is a concrete slab. To allow for a tractor, lawn equipment, or a workshop, the garage has been extended to house 3 vehicles. The front of the home is designed to face north east.

First Floor

The kitchen is open to the dining as well as the central atrium and hearth. The dining area opens onto a screened porch and deck that wraps the south side of the home. What a wonderful place for Sunday morning brunch! The front room by the entry has opportunities for a guest bedroom, away room, or home office.

Second Floor

The quaint loft above with low sloped ceilings has a study area that overlooks the hearth below and the atrium above. The front dormer is a cozy nook for meditating or reading. The quaint bedroom and bath make this loft a child's dream.

Daylight Basement Option

If your land slopes to the south, let us design a daylight basement for you with our custom services. See the Atrium 2 daylight basement for an example of what could be done. Garage The attached garage is separated from the house by an area with a mudroom entry and mail nook or pet area. This will be a catch all family entry to keep the mess out of the main part of the house.

Construction Info

The vaulted ceilings are the same as the Atrium house plan with 9' ceilings in the areas below the loft. Because of the concrete slab for thermal mass, the masonry walls around the master bedroom and sunroom would not be needed for comfort. Instead the floors could be covered in stone or brick pavers. Our blueprint orders come with custom energy recommendations that adapt the home to your climate, but this Atrium RS3 already has been somewhat adapted for moderate, middle latitude climates making construction more affordable.

Modification Ideas

Since these ideas may affect energy performance and structural integrity, they should only be undertaken with professional assistance.

- Flip the laundry and half bath to put the laundry near the mudroom. Then add a tub or shower to make a full bath.
- If your lot was narrow, two of the garage doors could be moved to the front. Perhaps the third one could then be on the south for the workshop area.

Read more about the drawings available for various Sun Plans.

For this plan, the following are included:

Cover Sheet/Site Plan
Slab Foundation Plan
First Floor Plan
Loft Floor Plan
Exterior Elevations (detailed all four sides)
Building Section (section cut that includes interior view)
Kitchen Elevations
Typical Wall Detail (foundation, wall, and roof detail)
Schematic Electrical (showing outlets, switches, and lights)
Schematic Framing Plans of floor and roof
Custom Energy Recommendations (describe how to adapt the homes to your location by adapting the insulation values, windows, thermal mass, overhang lengths, and sometimes framing to accommodate necessary insulation)