The Sunset Bungalow 2 is a reversed, shortened version of our original Sunset Bungalow with the front facing east, a garage, and another bedroom. It will fit on shallower lots. The sunroom can also serve as the dining area for those that require a large amount of great room furniture. It will still blend into many settings and the bay window, front porch, and side deck allow for sunset views. This four 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 east (or west if reversed) leaving the side of the house for south passive solar windows.

The Sunset Bungalow 2 is a reversed, shortened version of our original Sunset Bungalow with the front facing east, a garage, and another bedroom. It will fit on shallower lots. The sunroom can also serve as the dining area for those that require a large amount of great room furniture. It will still blend into many settings and the bay window, front porch, and side deck allow for sunset views. This four 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 east (or west 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 and even more so since the great room has been shortened. The large pantry is just a few steps away from the outside doors when bringing in groceries. The hall to the back is full of shelves, a desk/mail nook and bright sky tubes above. The master suite is private and its bath is full of south 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.

Garage

The house includes a 2 vehicle garage with side entry doors. The attic stairs are in the middle between the cars.

Construction Info

The main rooms have vaulted ceilings, but the other rooms could too instead of the 8' ones. The entire roof is designed to be constructed with trusses. In the middle, we've added in a daylight cooling chimney that brings light into the center of the home and creates a place for the hot summer air to escape. (See construction drawings for more info or our FAQ page.) 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 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 east and west windows allow for great views year-round and cross ventilation in summer just like a screened porch. The exterior walls are 6" studs, but like many of our plans could be SIP panels, ICF, etc. (our custom energy recommendatinos often list options)

Modification Ideas

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

- Turn the large bedroom 4 into a home office with its own side entry near the garage on the north.
- Build the exterior walls with ICF or single studs

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.

The color 2-D image shown as a "photo" can be customized through Consulting Services.