Archive for December, 2008

House Plans in a Different Dimension

Monday, December 8th, 2008 12:42 pm

A house plan is a construction document that guides a number of different construction efforts through every phase of building. Dimensions throughout the drawing need to be as accurate as possible to ensure every part of the home is constructed properly. Many home designers use dimension techniques that speed the design process but can cause considerable construction errors. You should avoid three dimension techniques commonly found in online plan purchases.

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AVID Home Studios’ Blue Prints are Green!

Thursday, December 4th, 2008 9:31 am

AVID Home Studios has developed a set of residential house plans that impact many green construction programs. These plans, known as the A-Value Specialty Package, are created by analyzing a standard set of floor plans for maximum material and labor efficiency. Once the analysis is complete, a new set of plans is created showing how to cut and install each major framing, flooring, wall and roofing component. Home builders use the A-Value plan set to build more energy efficient homes with less materials and labor costs.
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