{"id":19,"date":"2010-04-01T04:13:59","date_gmt":"2010-04-01T12:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.houseplanshomeplansfloorplans.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2021-03-13T06:14:58","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T11:14:58","slug":"house-floor-plans-should-stand-the-test-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/house-floor-plans-should-stand-the-test-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"House Floor Plans Should Stand the Test of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It used to be that aesthetics were the primary focus of home design, but these days functionality is equally, if not more, important.\u00a0 And, of course, the structural integrity of the home is also a crucial component of modern house plans regardless of the particular style of the architecture.\u00a0 A new concern has come into play regarding house <b>floor plans<\/b>, though.\u00a0 Sustainability and eco friendliness are integral components of contemporary homes.\u00a0 Features like large windows for natural light, extra insulation to keep heat in and cut back on electricity usage, energy efficient appliances and solar panels are all commonplace these days.\u00a0 But what is most important is whether the home will stand the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are building a home utilizing craftsman house plans or Tuscan style architecture, it is exceedingly important that your home will be able to endure in terms of durability, functionality and style.\u00a0 Everyone has seen homes from certain eras, like the 1970s, that are no longer in style by any sense of the word.\u00a0 Other homes from bygone eras, such as Victorians, are still perfectly pleasing to the eye today.\u00a0 The key is to utilize house blueprints that are of the times without being too trendy.\u00a0 This is why styles such as craftsman house plans are still desirable today, even though they are not ultra-modern.\u00a0 They use features and aesthetics that are universal enough to remain a stylish design for eras to come.<\/p>\n<p>Structural integrity will ensure that homes stand up to that test of time just as much as a good home design plan does.\u00a0 A good foundation, fortified walls and a strong roofing system are the basic components of structurally sound house <i>floor plans<\/i>.\u00a0 Sustainable home designing is also important in the house blueprints of today, and these features will also make the home more architecturally sound if implemented properly.\u00a0 Sunshades, louvers and light colored roofing materials help to reduce the heat gain in the southwest, for example. 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