Preferred for sloped or for level lots, crawl space foundations are elevated from 16” to four feet above the ground. This option facilitates unrestricted access to your home’s ductwork and wiring making repairs easier, is good for flood-prone areas, and often creates warmer floors.

Ideal for level lots, lower level of home will be partially or fully underground.

Structural foundation walls that bear on foundation footings, usually 8 or 9 feet in height with outside access at ground level and windows and/or doors

The most common foundation requiring the least amount of lot prep and usually preferred for a level or nearly level lot, a slab foundation is a single layer concrete poured directly on grade. Slab foundations are generally the most cost effective foundation and the most energy efficient.

Ideal for sloped lots, home will be partially underground with windows and exterior doors.

In addition to the construction plans, with this package you will receive detailed drawings, wall and roof insulation and glazing specifications and information on cooling calculations for your specific area plus information on getting your home built and certified to ENERGY STAR® standards. You must purchase construction plans as well from the list above. This package is not exchangeable or refundable under any circumstances. Allow one week for completion of your customized package. Available in the U.S. & Canada.

2x4 stick framing usually used in warmer climates where less insulation is needed