Due to the wide variety of requirements posed by every specific building location like wind and snow loads as well as things like soil and drainage or retaining wall conditions, this designer requires a local Architect or Engineer to specify foundation and roof structure to satisfy the unique needs of your building location. While the designer is available to assist and support the design needs, local professionals should always be consulted to assure the highest value and most trouble free building process as you move forward to fulfilling your dream of living in a unique designer home plan.
This traditional house plan offers much warmth. You can feel it when you enter the foyer from the courtyard and see the beamed ceiling ahead in the great room with its glowing warmth coming from the fireplace. Its double doors lead to the veranda in the back. Next to the great room is a billiard room, so rack them up and grab a friend. After a quick game, go to the media room and watch the latest 3D film. The kitchen with its island gives way to a warm dining room, flames a blazing in the fireplace. The double doors in the dining room lead to the veranda in the back. Toward the front of the house is a study, gallery, utility room, pantry and elevator. The master suite includes his and hers walk in closets and a master bath with coffered ceilings. The second story of this house plan has three bedrooms, each with private baths and walk in closets. There is a game room which could also be used as a theater. The raised covered balconies, mezzanine and sun deck add all the necessary charm to this second story house plan.
The construction drawings will include detailed, dimensioned floor plans, exterior elevations, roof plan, foundation plan, basic electrical layout, cross-section(s), foundation plan, and other general specifications. Some plans will include interior cabinet layouts.
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All house plans sold by Archival Designs have been designed to comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) and to the local codes in the area where the designer resides or where the house was built.
All house plans are designed to meet or exceed the national building standards required by the International Residential Code (IRC). Due to differences in climate and geography throughout North America, every city, local municipality and county has unique building codes and regulations that must be followed to obtain a building permit. Prior to purchasing a set of house plans, we recommend that you meet with your local building officials in order to determine the building requirements for your area. It is the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and/or builder to ensure that the structure is constructed to meet the codes of their local area.
Important Note:
House plans do not come stamped or signed by an architect or engineer. Additionally, house plans typically will not include structural engineering notes/calculations. Please check with your local building officials to determine if a stamp is required. If required, the building department will only accept a stamp from a licensed professional in the state where the home will be built.
Depending on your city, county, and state building requirements, house plans may need to be reviewed by a local licensed architect or engineer for structural details and code standards before construction begins. This is particularly true in coastal areas and those facing seismic events, extreme winds, and heavy snow. If you are building in any of these areas, a licensed structural engineer will likely be needed to provide the necessary calculations and additional drawings. We authorize the use of our plans conditioned on your obligation and agreement to strictly comply with all local building codes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements, including permits and inspections at the time of and during construction. We recommend checking with your local building department for the most current requirements. The purchaser(s) and/or builder are responsible for additional expenses incurred through meeting municipality requirements or other requirements for construction.
Our foundation plans have been designed for universal conditions and may need to be adjusted to fit your specific site conditions. The foundation should be modified by a local structural engineer to comply with soil testing laboratory findings and local building requirements.
Our house plans will include schematic electrical drawings; however, circuiting or wire sizing will not be included. Your electrical subcontractor will typically provide these drawings.
HVAC and plumbing drawings are not included. Your mechanical and plumbing subcontractors will determine the best layout for your site. Local HVAC codes, climatic requirements and commonly used systems vary throughout the country. The direction of how water flow will enter the home vary from case to case. For this reason, it is impossible to provide universal plans.
