[expandable designs]
20 Professional Builder March 2011 www.
HousingZone.
com/PB Professional Builder 21
house review
by larry W.
garnett, Faibd, House Review lead designer
Our team of designers and architects presents four creative plans
designed to grow...
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[expandable designs]
20 Professional Builder March 2011 www.
HousingZone.
com/PB Professional Builder 21
house review
by larry W.
garnett, Faibd, House Review lead designer
Our team of designers and architects presents four creative plans
designed to grow as the family grows.
F
or many years, the home building industry, fueled by unrealistic
lending policies, urged people to buy much larger and grander
homes than they actually needed, let alone could afford.
Since this
is no longer an option, what’s the solution for homeowners who will need
more space as their family grows?
The answer can be found in the way previous generations approached
the idea of homeownership.
First, houses were built with the intention of
staying in them for many years.
Then, as families grew and finances allowed, additions were made to the existing home.
With that in mind, today’s homes could be built with expansion ideas
inherent in the design.
In other words, the home can grow with us as our
need for s
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