Passive Solar House Plan 192-00019

This one story passive solar home comes with the Energy Star; the trusted symbol for energy efficiency which reduce costs and protects the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Consequently, the homeowner is able to reduce energy costs without sacrificing performance, features or comfort while maintaining a relaxed and versatile lifestyle. The home has approximately 2,081 square feet of living space and a myriad of entertaining and private family spaces which include three bedrooms and two plus bathrooms. An additional 1,290 square feet are located in the four car garage that offers radiant heated flooring in the space for recreational and other vehicle storage along with plenty of room for lawn or sporting equipment. The exterior façade of the home features a grand entrance and an abundance of outdoor space. The front covered porch provides entrance into the barrel vaulted foyer that houses a coat closet, has an adjacent powder room for guest and subsequently leads to the open concept living and dining spaces. The great room features soaring ceiling heights, a handsome fireplace, an entertainment center, arch accents and solar wall panels. The family friendly kitchen features a breakfast bar, a separate pantry and a plethora of additional counter and cabinet space. There is a side patio off the common spaces which intensifies the entertaining aspects of these rooms. An enormous utility room houses the W/D, a sink, loads of counter space and provides access to the large garage making this room both convenient and easy to use.
Three large bedrooms are situated at the rear of the home; bedroom one is spacious with plenty of closet space and private access to the rear patio. A second space could function as a bedroom or den and features ample closet space, private patio access and there is a jack and jill bathroom for the bedrooms with double vanities. The master suite has great space with a large bedroom, an oversized master walk-in closet and private access to the rear and side patios. The elegantly designed bathroom features dual vanities, an attractive, large shower and private toilet area. This is a great home for a family both in terms of entertaining and comfortable living space. The plan includes a 3-zone radiant floor heating-tube layout and our 102-page Conservation Guide providing the latest in building science and proven cost-effective, energy-saving features that you may incorporate in the construction of your new home.