The Moravian Falls is an elegant home with practical undertones. A relatively simple shape has been enhanced with a few dramatic details. The large, symmetrical entry gives stability while the eyebrow nearby winks to hint at the surprises inside. The light from the second floor windows trickles down into the central, open staircase. The stone hearth on the west end and the corner morning / sunroom on the southeast add character. The front of the home faces south and the detached garage is set back which keeps it from overpowering the home.

The Moravian Falls is an elegant home with practical undertones. A relatively simple shape has been enhanced with a few dramatic details. The large, symmetrical entry gives stability while the eyebrow nearby winks to hint at the surprises inside. The light from the second floor windows trickles down into the central, open staircase. The stone hearth on the west end and the corner morning / sunroom on the southeast add character. The front of the home faces south and the detached garage is set back which keeps it from overpowering the home.

First Floor

The kitchen is the hub of the home with views to the sunny south, nearby dining area, and living area while also being near the morning room, laundry, walk-in pantry, and family entry. The master bedroom is tucked into the cooler north side, but the southwest porch that it shares with the living area makes access to sunny spaces quick. The northeast bedroom is conveniently located to the wheelchair-friendly bath 2 that also serves as the guest bath. Close proximity to the garage, kitchen, and laundry means an aging parent will not have to travel far for necessities.

Second Floor

The approach to the second floor is delightful as you ascend the curving stairs. The central game room overlooks the first floor living area and has views both north and south through the large dormers. The east bedroom has a sunny morning window nook and a bath nearby which can be shared by guests in the study or sleeping nook. The ample storage on the second floor tucked into the numerous eaves will make storage a breeze.

Daylight Basement

From the central stairs you can quickly access the daylight basement that first opens into a large game room with kitchenette and at least 2 bedrooms. On the western end is the home office that can also be reached through the outside southwest patio. The eastern half tucked into the hill has a large storage and mechanical space. The entire floor would be an in-laws or teenagers dream.

Optional Detached Garage

The extra large three-vehicle garage with room on the west for a workshop is designed to be detached and located to the northeast. Solar panels could be located easily on the roof. The attic can be accessed by the pull down attic stairs to the large storage area between the attic trusses above.

Construction Info

The basement is designed for ICF walls while the remainder of the house is designed for SIP panels. On the first floor, all but the kitchen, bath and bedroom 2, and corner morning room (which have 9' ceilings like the basement) have sloped ceilings which aid in natural cooling. Structural beams that support the panels are exposed. Thermal mass is in a few stone covered concrete block walls and the tile covered floors throughout the first floor.

Modification Ideas

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

- Change the morning room into bedroom 3 and take off the second floor for a simple, one-story home
- Eliminate the basement and build on a concrete slab
- Add another bedroom upstairs in lieu of the game room

Read more about the drawings available for various Sun Plans.

For this plan, the following are included:

Schematic Site Plan
Daylight Basement Foundation Plan
Floor Plans
Exterior Elevations
Building Section
Kitchen Elevations
Typical Wall Detail
Schematic Framing Plans
Schematic Electrical Plans
Optional Garage Plan

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

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