(1) one story house plans. our one story house plans are extremely popular because they work well in warm and windy climates, they can be inexpensive to build and they often allow separation of rooms on either side of common, "public" space. single story plans range in style from ranch-style to bungalow and cottages.. To potentially save even more, select a shed roof floor plan that offers big clerestory windows through which natural light can be absorbed. opting for a small house plan can also help you "go green," as a smaller size typically means less construction costs upfront as well as less space to heat, cool, light, and maintain once built.. Shed style floor plans a sub-style of contemporary-modern design, shed homes were particular favorites of architects in the 1960s and 1970s. they feature multiple single-plane roofs, often sloping in different directions, creating unique geometric shapes..
