The Water Music 2 home is designed with the front to face south.
Our clients wanted the large entry foyer/sunroom big enough for the
tango. The angled walls welcome you into the main living area that captures
fantastic north views - an energy trade-off for our client. The corner
east and west windows in this main living area expand the views even
further.
First Floor
The arch in the kitchen looks out into the sunroom and on through the
windows on the south side. The east family entry is close to the outside
and kitchen making this house dog and kid friendly. The deck is perfect
for outdoor entertaining or just enjoying the view. The doors to the
master bath from the foyer and to the master bedroom from the study
nook allow for good air circulation as well as convenience. The north/west
facing master suite has corner windows to allow soft lighting for reading
and relaxing. The additional downstairs bedroom on the northeast is
multi-purpose and flexible. Use it for a study, guests or small child
nearer to the parents.
Second Floor
This space can be finished now or later and be used as a walk-up attic
until then. The bath is conveniently located so that just the center
area can be converted to two bedrooms, or a bedroom and game area. The
eastern half can also become another bedroom for a total of 5. High
on the end walls are windows that aid in cooling. The winter sun will
awaken you in the south bedroom and the window seat will be a cozy place
to soak up the sun.
Carport
The optional two-vehicle carport/storage is located to the south of
the house on the east side so that the family will enter through the
attractive mudroom. It should be located far enough away to not block
low winter sun. The carport also makes a convenient area for drying
clothes, cookouts and a great place to enjoy the shade.
Construction Info
The house is designed for 2x4 walls with high-density cavity insulation
and additional rigid insulation. The main roof is rafter framed so the
upstairs ceilings will be slope. The first floor is wheelchair friendly
with 3'doors in many places. Thermal mass stonewalls line the sunroom/foyer.
Modification Ideas
Since these ideas may affect energy performance and structural integrity,
they should only be undertaken with professional assistance.
- Construct the home with 6" walls, SIP panels, or ICF's
- Delete some north windows in very cold climates
- Add a fireplace or wood stove to the great room
- Frame the side wings of the second floor with roof trusses
- Modify the house for full ADA handicap accessibility
- Add a detached garage to the east and modify the bath/mudroom for
entry to the house from the garage
Want to study this sun-inspired house design?
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the drawings available for various Sun Plans.
Ready to build this house plan?
For this plan, the following are included:
Schematic Site Plan
Crawlspace Foundation Plan
Floor Plans
Exterior Elevations
Building Section
Kitchen Elevations
Typical Wall Detail
Schematic Electrical
Schematic Framing Plans
Optional Carport with Storage Plan
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.
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