Farwell 896 & 1126
1 BR, Split Bath
Living room looking toward kitchen
Highlighting the extra south-facing glazing to maximize passive solar heat gain in winter
1 BR, Split Bath
About the plan
Convenient living on one level with many options including a 2nd floor bonus room, garage, open/enclosed porches, and patios. The house is shown with a conventional gable or hip roof at 5:12 roof pitch, and a steeper 10:12 roof pitch with optional dormers for the attic option. Alternately, you might consider implementing a low-slope green roof for maximum energy efficiency and dramatic vaulted rooms inside. The site orientation works well with the street on either the south side or the west side (east if mirroring the footprint). The one-floor plan is 896 sq.ft, which increases to 1,126 sq.ft. with the second floor bonus room, which is accessed via a space-saving alternating tread staircase. The Flyer and Study Plans include information for both versions. Separate Construction Plans are being developed for the two versions, which require very different attic and roof structures.
Blank Floor Plans
These sheets are included in the study plan set so you can try out furniture arrangements before you buy construction plans. It's a great way to make sure the house is the right size for you! Click the orange box for a preview.
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Natural Homes
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Phone Support
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Study Plans
If you’ve found the flyer compelling, the next step is to get serious about building the house. Our Study Plans consist of detailed drawings that let you discuss your project with a builder and begin to work up semi-realistic costs. For more info, click here:
Construction Plans
Whether you’re building a code-compliant plan or chose to add our Enhanced Efficiency details to create a high performance home, you will start by buying plans from our online store. We are also happy to customize any of our plans, or work with you to develop a unique home design that reflects your individuality and particular wishlist. We can also design a natural home if you’re after the most healthy indoor environment possible or want to minimize your impact on the earth. For more info about our construction plans, click here:
Customized Plans
We recognize that the best houses are designed to fit the site, local climate and the owner’s lifestyle. We are happy to customize any of our plans, so please contact us for an initial discussion.