Floor Plans - Page 2 of 23

Builder Ian Schwandt details the design decisions around their kitchen's scullery and how it flies in the face of the traditional kitchen triangle concept.

Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized his home's envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future.

Building orientation, passive-solar design, and a radiant-barrier roof are key to energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate.

Learn how a massive concrete wall collects and stores solar energy through a bank of specially placed windows to help heat this Michigan home.

Site restrictions and environmental concerns required a "bend" at the center of the house, which keeps the scale in check.

How completely rethinking the floor plan helped resolve a cold, cramped suite bathroom.

Builder Matthew McCrimmon talks about how the level of organization that Buildxact brings to his business allows him to take on more ambitious projects and maintain a high level of quality in his work.

The educational programming is one of the most valuable parts of any builders' show, and this class on building great affordable homes was no exception.

A tiny footprint and the use of emerging building strategies were just two of the hurdles when designing this net-zero home.

Space restrictions and the desire for clean lines inform every inch of this kitchen transformation.