Revolutionized by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie style home plan features low horizontal lines and open interior spaces. These low profile designs blend well in natural environments. To view all of our Prairie style house plans click here.
You’ll find a selection of Log Home Plans available through Associated Designs. These designs are great for vacation homes, second homes or even primary residences. Many of these log homes have also been converted to conventional 2×6 framing. To search through our variety of log home designs click here.
Vacation home plans come in as many styles and sizes as there are environments to situate them on. Whether you are searching for a beach house, lake house, or a cabin in the woods we have over 85 designs to choose from for your perfect piece of paradise. To view all of our vacation plans click here.
We are happy to announce that Rick McAlexander, President of Associated Designs is now a Certified Green Building Professional!
The certification is provided from the National Association of Home Builders that developed the green building guidelines in 2005. The NAHB states, “Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. The design, construction, and operation of a home must focus on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, and must take the home’s overall impact on the environment into account. However, many of the processes and technologies that go into a green home happen behind the scenes and behind the walls.”
“I want to make sure we stay on top of current design trends, and have the knowledge to provide clients with green living options when designing their new home,” says Rick. The next step for Rick is to become one of the first verifier of green building practices in the state of Oregon. He’ll complete the necessary requirements in June! For more information on green building, or to see how your home scores go to www.nahbgreen.org.
Ranch-style house plans are commonly one-story rectangular, U-shaped or L-shaped designs with built-in garage. You will find over 200 designs with a variety of sizes and exterior personalities to choose from. To see our ranch-style house plans click here.
Our 1000 series features designs less than 2000 sq ft. Whether you’re looking to build a starter home or empty nesters wanting to downsize, our small house plans offer a variety of styles. To see our small house plans click here.
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• A two-level contemporary cottage designed for construction on a lot that slopes down at the rear
• Its gas fireplace creates a focal point in vaulted great room that’s open to vaulted breakfast nook
• Daylight basement has large family/recreation room plus two bedrooms and a full bathroom
