Conceptual Home Plans

An Innovative Option to Pre-drawn Stock Plans and Custom Design

Each Conceptual Design includes:

PDF files for bidding and cost estimates

CAD files with authorization to modify and complete the plans

Design Sketchbook - see The Latest Ideas from Larry's Drawing Boards

For the past 30 years, I’ve provided home designs for builders and individual clients. While existing “stock plans” offer an economical solution for some, it seems that some individuals and builders either:

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Tiny Conceptual Plans

The Concept Plan Package Includes:

PDF files & CAD (dwg) files

All four exterior elevations
Floor plan(s) with overall dimensions
Roof layout
Sections as required
Written authorization for the plans to be completed by your builder or designer/architect

see sample

Want to make some changes to the plans…or
They’re forced to re-draw the plans to meet local building codes or construction techniques.

Conceptual Designs have been developed to address these issues. They offer the essential design for the home, providing everything a local designer, architect, or builder will need to finish the plans - (see sample).

The total cost of the Conceptual Design and the fees for making your changes will typically be far less than a custom design.

Your local builder will most likely have a designer or drafting service that can help revise and complete the plans.

Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD

Please let me know your thoughts on what I believe is an innovation option to traditional stock plans and custom design.

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Read Larry's Bio

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A residential designer since 1977, Garnett's designs have been published in various magazines, including Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens, and Country Living.

He has addressed issues regarding home design and urban design at various venues, including Harvard University and the National Association of Homebuilders. In 1997, he was inducted into the American Institute of Building Design's College of Fellows (FAIBD).

His television and radio appearances include, Martha Stewart Morning Radio, David Yate's Home Improvement Zone, and Better Homes & Gardens "Better TV.

His book, Home Plan Doctor, was published in December 2007.

Conceptual Home Designs…. Getting started

STEP 1
Select the Conceptual Design that comes closest to addressing your needs. Remember, virtually any change can be accomplished, especially exterior design variations.

STEP 2
Place a Concept Plan Package order for the design. We include everything you and your builder/designer might need. Each design will include a PDF file AND a CAD file (dwg) - (see sample). These can be emailed to you. Any local office supply (and your builder/designer) can print paper copies for you. Or, we can mail you the files along with paper copies.

STEP 3
Complete the Conceptual Design Customization Form included with your order. This checklist helps you determine the exact changes you want and will become a valuable means of communicating this information to your builder or designer.

STEP 4
Once you’ve determined the modifications that need to be made, you can take the Conceptual Design to a local design professional or to your builder to complete the drawings. Remember, your builder may very likely be able to take care of everything from this point. An Authorization to Redraw the plan will be printed on the plans. Many builders either have someone in their office who can complete the drawings, or they work closely with a local designer.

Copyrights

Conceptual Designs, like all stock and custom-designed plans are protected from unauthorized use and copying by federal law. When you PURCHASE a Conceptual Design, PERMISSION to modify or redraw the plan will be INCLUDED. Remember, while we encourage you to print the plan information on our website (printer friendly) for review, it is UNLAWFUL to have this printer friendly copy redrawn or modified by you, your local designer, or your builder.

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