House Description

This modern and compact house features a bright and open Great Room, enhanced by 10-foot ceilings and a large south-facing folding glass door that creates a seamless connection with the outdoors, making the interior feel more spacious. The versatile Laundry/Pantry area can be accessed from two sides, adding to its functionality. At 991 square feet, it is perfectly sized for sustainable living, serving as a vacation home, or functioning as an Airbnb. This Modern Guest House is our most popular house plan.

Designed with environmental sustainability and health in mind, this structure is also affordable to maintain as it ages. Key features include:

• Living spaces are oriented to maximize southern exposure, ensuring optimal solar access and abundant natural daylight throughout the day.
• The building shell is super-insulated, utilizing traditional 2x6 framing combined with Huber Zip System® R-12 Insulated Panels for enhanced external insulation.
• The additional insulation, along with the compact design, results in reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling.
• Durable, low-maintenance materials such as fiber cement or exterior-grade wood and metal finishes minimize long-term maintenance costs.
• The roofline, sloping at a 45° angle, provides ample space for solar panel installation.
• Interior materials are chosen to have low or no VOC emissions, ensuring healthy indoor air quality.