The Sunset Bungalow can blend in with a Craftsman neighborhood
with narrow lots or the middle of the woods in the country. Its bay window,
front porch, and side deck allow for sunset views. This three bedroom,
two bath home will be easy to build and it is also wheelchair accessible
for the later or injured years. The front is designed to face west (or
east if reversed) leaving the side of the house for south passive solar
windows.
Colors, materials, and decorating preferences, as well as possible
variations from the drawings, may be reflected in the above images and
photos - some of which may have been provided by one or more home owners.
The Sunset Bungalow can blend in with a Craftsman neighborhood
with narrow lots or the middle of the woods in the country. Its bay window,
front porch, and side deck allow for sunset views. This three bedroom,
two bath home will be easy to build and it is also wheelchair accessible
for the later or injured years. The front is designed to face west (or
east if reversed) leaving the side of the house for south passive solar
windows.
First Floor
The open kitchen,
dining, and great room allow the cook to take part in conversation and sunset
viewing. The large pantry will hold any mess and is just a few steps away from
the outside doors when you bring in groceries. The hall to the back is full of
shelves, desk/mail nook and bright sky tubes above. The master suite is private
and its bath is full of south and east light. The large closets connect right
to the laundry room. The laundry in back opens to the garden and outdoor clothes
drying. Bedroom 2 with its suggested fold out bed will make a great guest room
or study as well as a child's bedroom. The safe room (or wine cellar) as well
as mechanical closet are conveniently located in the middle of the house. The
sunroom allows you to view the sunrise and sunset most of the year. Its location
is also convenient for a breakfast room and it buffers the kitchen from direct
sun, yet allows for sunny views outside through the pass-through counter top.
Carport & Garage Option
The house includes a 2 vehicle carport
which doubles as a covered workshop. This is a healthier alternative than an enclosed
garage, yet garage doors could be added. The shop space could also be turned into
a third garage space if needed. The pull down attic stairs are in the middle of
the carport between the cars or you can construct a narrow set of permanent stairs
which would arrive at the highest point in the attic.
Construction Info
The dining, great room, and kitchen all have vaulted ceilings. The
other rooms could too instead of the 8' ceilings. The entire roof is designed
to be constructed with trusses. There are several sky tubes throughout to bring
light into the middle of the house. The Sunset Bungalow with its long south wall
allows for an abundance of solar gain in winter, yet the overhang will keep out
the direct sun in summer. It would be good for all climate types. The slab on
grade construction covered with tile floors is the most economical way to add
thermal mass to the house which helps control interior temperatures and comfort.
Since the sunroom is not tucked within the main house, its temperatures will swing
a little more in the seasonal extremes, but the glass on east and west will allow
for great views year-round and cross ventilation in summer just like a screened
porch.
Modification Ideas
Since these ideas may affect energy
performance and structural integrity, they should only be undertaken with professional
assistance.
- Raise the exterior walls to 9or 10 feet but don't forget to
adjust the overhang and south glass too!
- Add a bedroom where the shop is now
Schematic Site Plan
Slab On Grade Foundation Plan
Floor Plan
Exterior Elevations
Building Section
Typical Wall Detail
Kitchen Elevations
Roof Framing Plan
Schematic Electrical
Other drawings are available with our custom services.
Custom Energy Specs that describe any
recommended adaptations for your climate – insulation values, glass type for
the various windows, overhang lengths.
According to the Home Power magazine's December
2006/January 2007 issue: "The Sunset Bungalow can make its home in a
traditional neighborhood with narrow lots or in the middle of the
woods. Several sun tubes (aka tubular skylights) throughout bring light
into the middle of the house. The long south wall allows for an
abundance of solar gain in winter, yet the overhang will keep out the
direct sun in summer. The slab-on-grade construction, resulting in a
concrete floor that can be covered with tile, offers an economical way
to add thermal mass to the structure. Since the sun room is not tucked
within the main house, its temperatures will swing a little more in the
seasonal extremes but the glass on the east and west will allow for
great views year-round and cross-ventilation in summer, just like a
screened porch."
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