The Islander 2 is based on our Islander house plan. And also has the front designed to face north. The changes include 3' wide doors throughout for wheelchair access, lower 8' ceilings, slightly more south glass, some interior wall mass, and an expanded laundry area. Take a close look at the plans for other minor changes.

The Islander 2 is based on our Islander house plan. And also has the front designed to face north. The changes include 3' wide doors throughout for wheelchair access, lower 8' ceilings, slightly more south glass, some interior wall mass, and an expanded laundry area. Take a close look at the plans for other minor changes.

First Floor

The east side of the home houses the bedrooms and the master suite will receive the morning sun as well as light from the south throughout the day. It is close to the other bedrooms yet separated with baths and closets for acoustical privacy. French doors from the dining area open to a covered porch on the west. The kitchen also has a great view to the west. The large island in the middle can house a separate range top. The large peninsula area can serve equally well for a quick meal as well as additional counter space. The large pantry eliminates the need for an abundance of cabinets. The front foyer has a bench and coat storage.

Daylight Basement

The house comes with the basement, but with our custom services we can create a new foundation plan. The basement is accessible from the kitchen area and has a large root cellar. Garage The garage is attached and can be entered from any of the three sides. It is separated from the main house by a mudroom with laundry and a half bath. To make access from a wheelchair easier, the house has been lowered and there are no steps from the garage or from the front porch.

Construction Info

The roof is designed to be constructed with trusses which allows for a very open first floor. The entire kitchen, dining, and great room are designed to be open. The home has some interior mass to help maintain interior comfort.

Modification Ideas

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

- The stairs down to the basement can be reversed to make the basement accessible from the foyer.
- The exterior could also be cement board siding with a metal roof, or stucco with a tile roof.
- For one story plans, the stairs can be eliminated - Add a full front porch to the north side for a cool summer place to sit.
- Increase the ceiling height to 9' or vault some areas with scissors trusses for higher ceilings.

Read more about the drawings available for various Sun Plans.

Custom Energy Specs that describe any recommended adaptations for your climate – insulation values, glass type for the various windows, overhang lengths.