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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Free Floor Plans | Energy Efficient House Plans

Energy efficient homes offer features that help reduce a homeowner’s monthly utility bills and a home’s energy consumption. The foundation of a truly efficient home is a well designed floor plan that considers conservation opportunities in each aspect of the design process. FreeGreen.com provides consumers with the information and details required to seek out a qualified home builder’s help in constructing a home that leaves a smaller carbon footprint and uses less energy.

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Free Green Home Plan

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The Family of Four is a free floor plan available for free download on www.FreeGreen.com. The house plan allows 2,935 sq. ft. of open space and incorporates energy efficient features that can help homeowners save as much as $2,284 annually*. The two-story plan has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a den and a 2-car garage.

The first floor consists of the kitchen, living room, dining room, den, half-bath and a mudroom under nine-foot ceilings. The second floor consists of the master suite and 2 more bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and the laundry room. The floor plan is spacious with wide hallways and large rooms.

Floor Plan Price: FREE

Cost of Construction: $136/square foot - $400,319**

Green Features

  • Design features increase the benefits of facing your front door north
  • Roofing options that provide solar panel design options to meet individual needs
  • An efficient building envelope
  • Reliable and efficient heating and cooling systems
  • High performance technologies that help decrease costs
  • The Family of Four floor plan uses materials and design features that provide value by considering cost vs. efficiency

Complete Floor Plan Details New Home Builders that Build FreeGreen Homes

Living Area with Fireplace

Living Area with Fireplace

Spacious Living Room with a Fireplace and Nine-foot Ceilings

Open Kitchen with Island

Open Kitchen with Island

A Roomy Kitchen with a Large Island and Easy Access to the Backyard

Large Master Bedroom

Large Master Bedroom

Open Master Bedroom with Window Views

*Savings compared to the annual energy cost of a home built to code in Minneapolis, MN.
**Cost based on U.S. National Averages for materials and construction (excludes the cost of land)

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