EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE PRAIRIE VIEW

February 15th, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

Building your first new home doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the new Excel Homes Starting Lineup series, it isn’t. The Starting Lineup series features smaller homes with all the style of what is typically found in a larger floor plan and is designed specifically with the first-time homebuyer in mind. These basic homes can be shipped on a single carrier and the completion of the home is simple enough that in most cases, it can be finished by the set crew.

Rendering - ExteriorAll renderings are for illustration purposes only. See engineering documentation for specific configuration.

Inspired by the prairie style designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie View is an open plan with spaces defined by the manipulation of the floor and ceiling rather than walls in most cases. This modern design gives the impression that the lower unit is connected to the upper unit by only a ribbon of glass. When combined with builder constructed leveled decks, the lines between indoors and outside are blurred, creating larger space that makes the home a part of nature. This home is perfect for locations such as waterfront property or sites with grand views.

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The Prairie View uses large windows and lots of glass to bring the outdoors inside. Murphy beds and hideaways could sleep six to eight adults comfortably.

Floor plan - first floorElevation and section

SPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 945 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 1
# BATHROOMS: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES: Designed to accommodate one to eight adults; modern design with long, low features help it blend with the natural environment, weather-tight set service included in standard cost
MISC: Inspired by the prairie style designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Home is shipped ENERGY STAR and green ready.

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EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW

February 2nd, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

Building your first new home doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the new Excel Homes Starting Lineup series, it isn’t. The Starting Lineup series features smaller homes with all the style of what is typically found in a larger floor plan and is designed specifically with the first-time homebuyer in mind. These basic homes can be shipped on a single carrier and the completion of the home is simple enough that in most cases, it can be finished by the set crew.

Rendering frontAll renderings are for illustration purposes only. See engineering documentation for specific configuration.

The Craftsman Bungalow harkens to the simple designs of the Sears kit homes from the 1930s and ‘40s. These proven plans were widely built more than half a century ago but are still widely sought after and treasured by homeowners today. The Craftsman Bungalow of this series makes se of the basic plan and characteristics of that beloved style, but opens the kitchen, living room and dining areas for a more modern open living space.

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The Craftsman Bungalow is designed as a starter home or a simple guest cottage and offers high quality amenities at an economical cost point. The standard home comes complete with many upgrade options as standard features, including hardwood floors, hard surface countertops, mission style trim and a whole house fan.

Floor plan - Standard
Elevation - StandardSPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 771 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 2
# BATHROOMS: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES: Designed to be simple and easily set to reduce cost, weather-tight set service included in standard cost
MISC: Great narrow lot design and starter home; can used for disaster housing or Habitat projects. Home is shipped ENERGY STAR and green ready.

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EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE CRAFTSMAN COTTAGE

January 22nd, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

Building your first new home doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the new Excel Homes’ Starting Lineup series, it isn’t. The Starting Lineup series features smaller homes with all the style of what is typically found in a larger floor plan and is designed specifically with the first-time homebuyer in mind. These basic homes can be shipped on a single carrier and the completion of the home is simple enough that in most cases, it can be finished by the set crew.

Rendering - ExteriorAll renderings are for illustration purposes only. See engineering documentation for specific configuration.

The Craftsman Cottage is a reverse two story home with the bedrooms on the first floor and the main living space on the second floor. This promotes privacy, allows for grand views and offers something a little different from other homes at this price point.

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The front stairs and kitchen are basked in sunlight from the large palladian style windows. The open floor plan of the second floor allows the space to flex as needed to fit the desires of the homeowner, making this 945 square foot home feel and live larger. With a basic footprint of only 15’-9” by 30’-0” and the second floor living space, this home is ideal for narrow waterfront lots.

FLOOR - first and secondThe Craftsman Cottage is perfect for a budget-conscious new family and is designed with expansion in mind. As the homeowner needs to expand, so can this home. Pre-designed additions can be added when the home is set or with minimal rework at a later point.

ELEV - BaseSPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 945 sq. ft. (base model)
# BEDROOMS: 2
# BATHROOMS: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES: A reverse two-story plan with pre-designed additions; designed to be simple, green and flexible, weather-tight set service included in standard cost
MISC: Great narrow lot design. Home is shipped ENERGY STAR and green ready.

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