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SketchUp Construction Documents

Brandon — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:36:55 +0000

I decided to try this despite the controversy on the subject. Here is a plan I drew (to be built mind you) all on SketchUp and LayOut. I quite enjoyed it. I had a few bugs and kinks with LayOut which kept kicking me out, but I forged thru them. Lets just say I will be doing this again shortly. Let me know what you think.

Domain Update

Brandon — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:41:44 +0000

As of 1/1/2010 The Drawing Board, Inc. online website will no longer be www.thedrawingboardplans.com. Instead all web correspondence and presence will be www.thedrawingboardstudio.com. Thank You for your continued support.

Tuscan Villa

Brandon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:12:53 +0000

The buzz lately especially within the bounds of this website has been small house plans. I am intrigued with the response my few really small plans have received. So I have created this little beauty to add to the hype. You can purchase this plan immediately here. Interested in this plan but not ready to purchase, or have reservations? Please leave your comments below. Thanks.

2009 Parade of Homes

Brandon — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:35:45 +0000

OK the parade has come and gone and sadly this is the first year that I did not check them all out. I did however manage to check a few of them out though and the ones that I saw were great. Innovative and livable. I have said it before and I will say it again landscaping makes a good home great. So props to my brother of DC Landscapes for a great job.

Winter Wonderland

Brandon — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:35:16 +0000

At one time or another growing up my family has had a mountain home or cabin as we called it. And It just so happens that we don’t have one this year. My family and I are missing the winter escape. So for the newest and last plan of 2008 I present this lovely little lodge. It is not quite finished but here is a sneak peek at where I am headed with it. Happy New Year! This plan will be for sale the first week in January.
Sorry I forgot to update with this link.

Teeny Home

Brandon — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:36:33 +0000

First of all I came across this website sometime last week and I loved it. If you venture to it check out the videos of Jay’s personal home. I dont know Jay-never even heard of him or his homes until I found his website. I love what he is doing.

Personally I am a huge fan of small homes but I dont think I could manage in such a small space (especially with my kids) but this weeks Plan was inspired by Jay Shafer and his Tumbleweed Homes.

I put a lot of time and thought into this plan. It utilizes every space. For instance The closet in the main room hangs on a pole and slides out into the main room. Pulled out it covers the windows and helps turn the main room into a bedroom. A wall bed above the couch folds down over the couch finalizing the conversion. Place dirty clothes in hamper in closet at bedtime, in the morning get dressed push closet back into place and have access to the dirty clothes hamper in the bath room next to the stacked washer and dryer. Computer desk, wood burning fireplace, built in dinette, and ladder access to the loft and storage in the basement. I left the basement open but you could utilize that space how ever you needed. You can purchase this plan here

Urban Cottage

Brandon — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:28:02 +0000

This plan is based off of an idea I have in my head of what some fairytale cottages must have been like. A big idea in a smaller package. 2 bedrooms and a larger bunk room in the basement. A built in corner dining table takes little space in the kitchen. The rotunda staircase adds a little charm to the mix. Using tankless water heaters at all sinks, tubs, and showers minimizes on space and is great for efficiency. Wood burning fireplace in the great room provides great warmth for the upper levels. The basement and the main floor are each 1000 sq. ft. The upper floor is 556 sq. ft. At 2556 total sq. ft. living space this little package holds great value. This plan is available in the plan store for purchase. Click here.

On the Boards

Brandon — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:56:51 +0000

~~Coming soon…~~ This Mediterranean plan is hot off the boards. It features a full walk-out basement, with home theater and kitchenette. Main level has open foyer and two-story studio/apartment. This plan will be ready to order in a few days. Check it out here.

Plan 1608

Brandon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:42:04 +0000

This plan was designed for the health conscious person who cares about his/her Eco-footprint. This design is open for solar day-lighting with proper placement on lot, year-round herb gardening in the atrium, the ability to (if local law permits) apply rain catchment systems, discretely hide solar photovoltaic panels and/or solar water heating panels, and do all this with old-world charm. 16′ foot ceilings in the kitchen with large clerestory windows above. Click here to review, rate, and order this plan

2009 Parade Home Sneak Peek

Brandon — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:23:39 +0000

We were just informed that one of our homes will be featured in the 2009 St. George Parade of Homes. Here is a sneak peek. This home is 5000 sq.ft. give or take. It was designed for a local builder as his personal residence. Be sure to catch this one during the parade. Yes with the economy in turmoil, this years parade will most likely be more down scaled than last years parade.