Berm Home Plans

Originally a clever response to the 1970s energy crisis, berm homes' popularity has waned little. By literally tucking a portion of itself into the earth, a berm home takes advantage of the relatively steady temperatures that good old-fashioned dirt enjoys. In the summertime, a berm home uses less energy to maintain a cool temperature. In the winter, it uses less energy to stay warm. Berm homes are smart, eclectic, and always a great topic for conversation! If you're searching for a berm home plan, check out our fine selection at homeplans.com.

Chalet Home Plans

Looking for a getaway home? A chalet design is one of our most popular in this category! Chalet-style homes are reminiscent of homes on alpine ski slopes; indeed, most versions look as though they've been plucked from a mountainous backdrop. Typical exterior details include exposed beams, distinctive "wiggle-board" treatments on the eaves and/or decks, and fanciful rails that frame the porche(s) and/or deck(s). Interiors are usually voluminous, with high ceilings and open floor plans that allow for large gatherings. The best chalet plans include an area for ski and winter-clothing storage. If a chalet home plan sets your imagination free, browse our selection at homeplans.com.

A-Frame Home Plans

Tucked into a lakeside, sheltered by towering trees, or clinging to mountainous terrain, A-frame homes are arguably the ubiquitous style for rustic, getaway dwellings. They come by their moniker naturally; the gable roof extends down the sides of the home, practically to ground level. The A-frame's look is eye-catching, yet extremely practical: The steep roof pitch helps to shed heavy snows. Finished with a metal roof, as is common in Montana, the snow melts quickly and slides off, taking the load off of the roof. Oh, so practical, but let's face it: The A-frame style endures because of its ties to our past, and its unflagging promise to keep us safe and cozy after a long day of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Are you ready to relax in a nostalgic A-frame home? The best place to start is by browsing our collection of recreation/vacation homes at homeplans.com.

Farmhouse Home Plans

Enjoying renewed popularity, the traditional farmhouse style has withstood the test of time. The most prominent characteristic of the farmhouse is a porch that stretches along the front of the home and may wrap around to the side or rear. A steeply pitched roof typically runs along the length of the home and is sometimes accented by dormers and gables. Other exterior features include horizontal siding and shutters.

Log Home Plans

No home is more romantic than a log home. Log homes are an American tradition and were originally built by the pioneers, who had plenty of trees available to them in the forests of North America. The romance of handcrafted log building is revealed in the natural elements and creativity put into the finished log home. The combinations of natural wood, stone and glass create a timeless and rustic charm that recalls the pioneer spirit in our complex and high-tech world. Among the advantages of building with logs is their thermal mass heat retention, which makes them an excellent insulator against the cold weather. For a look at the log home plans available at homeplans.com, simply click on log in our advanced search criteria.

Solar Home Plans

Whether you're looking to add a little sunshine or extra light into your home in the form of a passive sunroom, or want to reap the benefits of active solar-powered heat collection and distribution, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs in our array of Solar home plans. Find an exciting assortment of home plans with solariums, atriums, greenhouses, thermal walls and floors, and much more!

Country Home Plans

One of the most popular architectural styles in the United States right now is traditional country. Typically, country home plans combine several traditional architectural details on their well-proportioned, cozy facades. Look for porches, gables, lap siding, shuttered windows, and dormer windows. A country-style home's nostalgic look lends it enduring appeal. Picture a home in a Norman Rockwell painting and, inevitably, you’ll be imagining a country-style home. Perfect examples are also found in New England and the South. More than 3,500 country home plans with sensible and welcoming floor plan layouts are waiting for you at homeplans.com.