some quick els and further thoughts

I pulled 3 elevations out of the archives and adapted them to this plan. There are lots of opportunities here in a variety of styles.
Some good things about this plan cost wise are 1) the 14' framing module allows easy floor framing with 2x10@16"o.c.- still the least expensive alternative. 2) the attic can be framed with 2x8@16" o.c. (13-2 max span) so the bonus space in the attic won't require 2x10's. 3) 2x8 rafters easily work for these short spans. 4) the stacked bearing walls will give me plenty of opportunity to brace my hips to the fdn. without extra flush beams.
Other thoughts to be developed later are :a walk -up basement entry under the nook window taking you to an at-home office in the basement.- direct access from the driveway.- a kids playroom in the basement under the flex room.- Living room to be done with radiant floor (slab on grade)- hw baseboard heat.