{"id":5718,"date":"2010-01-25T14:38:11","date_gmt":"2010-01-25T20:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.sustainablog.org\/?p=5718"},"modified":"2010-01-25T14:38:11","modified_gmt":"2010-01-25T20:38:11","slug":"green-home-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/green-home-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Cost Green Home Plans Only a Few Mouse Clicks Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5721\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5721\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freegreen.com\/Free-House-Plan-Overview\/23\/Tiny-Modern.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5721  \" src=\"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/files\/2010\/01\/tiny-house.jpg\" alt=\"tiny house\" width=\"460\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/tiny-house.jpg 460w, https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/tiny-house-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the tiny house plans available at Free Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p>Perfect house plans are hard to come by (that is, unless you are an architect). This is because each of us has a different idea of what perfect means. And if you are looking for a perfect and eco-friendly house plan, you task is twice as hard. However, you should know that many ready-made green house plans are available online for no cost to you. That\u2019s right: you can find a green house plan for absolutely free! All you have to do is find a suitable plan. Here are some tips to help you find your ideal house plan easily.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>House plan tip # 1: Know thy self<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin searching for the house of your dreams stop to consider your needs. This step is crucial for narrowing down your options. You do not want to fall in love with a house plan that is out of your price range, or does not answer your needs. Take some time to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How many rooms\/bathrooms do you need?<\/li>\n<li>What is your budget?<\/li>\n<li>Will your needs change in the next five years (i.e. more children or an elderly parent moving in with you)? If you answered yes, will you need an extra room?<\/li>\n<li>What kinds of activities do you do in your home? (For example entertaining, cooking, arts and crafts etc.) What will you need to satisfy these needs? (Consider larger kitchen, an extra room, extra storage etc.)<\/li>\n<li>What green aspects would you like to incorporate into your home? (Recycled building materials, Green appliances etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>House plan tip #2: Play by the rules<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a lot in mind, research the residential zoning laws in the area by contacting your local authority. Most commonly residential zoning laws include restrictions on home height, style, and property size. Keep the rules in mind when you search for a house plan to prevent issues down the rode.<\/p>\n<h2>House plan tip #3:  Follow your mouse to no-cost green home plans<\/h2>\n<p>It is now time to look for an eco-friendly house plan. Begin your research by visiting the Free Green <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freegreen.com\">house plans<\/a> page for the plan of your dreams. Give yourself plenty of time to research as there are many free plans available to you.<\/p>\n<p>If you find that you like bits and pieces from several house plans, do not worry! You can always collect the pieces you liked and discuss your options with one of the expert architects in Free Green. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><em>Liora Engel-Smith is an internet writer, a web designer and a scientist. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect house plans are hard to come by (that is, unless you are an architect). This is because each of us has a different idea of what perfect means. 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