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Are you dreaming of building a beautiful two-storey home with three bedrooms, a walk-in shower and a spacious veranda overlooking the Ko’olau mountain range? You may need to hire a residential architect or draftsman to draw the plans for your dream home.

What is included in a standard set of house plans?

A house plan, also known as blueprints, is a set of drawings that define all the specifications for the construction of a residential home. It includes specifications such as room sizes, required materials, layouts, installation methods and more. The basic information in each of the house plans usually shows the following elements:

• The site plan  shows where the house will be located on the lot. This overhead view of the construction site will show the site boundaries, as well as the location of utilities, setback requirements, easements, walkways and sometimes the slope of the ground. Will your new home be located in the middle of the lot or next to a ravine at the back of the house? How will your home be connected to water and electricity? The site plans answer these questions in the survey.
• The elevations  are drawn to scale and show the appearance of the house and the height of the ground. Plans will include front, rear and side elevations, as well as ridge heights, exterior trim and roof slopes – among other exterior architectural style elements.
• Foundation plans will specify the dimensions of the foundation as well as the supports and other requirements to ensure a strong foundation . 
• Frame  plans show how the walls and roof of a home will initially be built. Framing plans specify the size of lumber to be used, such as 2×4 or 2×6.
• Roof  plans will detail the roof structure, including roof type (such as shingles), pitch, and framing .

• Floor plans  show an overhead view of what the rooms in the house will look like. How wide are the walls? Where will the windows and doors be located? Where will each room have a sink, cabinets and other built-ins? Floor plans will show the layout of the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage and every room in the home, as well as construction methods, finishes and electrical layout. There are often special symbols and lines to show the dimensions or other features of the room.
• Sectional  plans are a form of floor plans that “cut through” a home to show how the home will be built as well as interior finishes. Sections often include ceiling heights, ceiling types, and window and door sizes. 
• Detailed  drawings may provide additional information about special features of the home, such as built-in shelving or an expansive outdoor deck.
• Electrical  drawings will show the location of all electrical outlets, switches, and light fixtures. Electrical drawings will also show where electrical lines will be located throughout the house.
• Plumbing  drawings will show the location of pipes and plumbing fixtures in the home, such as sinks, washing machines, showers, toilets, outdoor hoses and more.

What size are the house plans?

House plans or drawings come in several standard sizes. The two most common sizes used by Hawaii home architects are 18 inches by 24 inches and 24 inches by 36 inches, but sometimes house plans will also measure 30 inches by 42 inches and 36 inches by 48 inches. No matter the size of the house plans, the goal is to show your general contractor how to build a house.

How much does it cost to make a house plan?

In Hawaii, the cost of drawing up house plans will depend on several factors, including the size and complexity of the build, and whether you use a Hawaii residential architect or a professional home designer. Architects range from $100 to $250 per hour, while home planners range from $50 to $130 per hour. Architects can help design a house, while a draftsman usually doesn’t design houses, but draws what they are told. A typical three-bedroom house takes at least 10 hours to paint. 

Home design in Hawaii

Hawaii home designs vary in common floor plan elements, such as lots of windows, outdoor rooms and porches. Here are some Hawaii home design considerations that will spark your thoughts about your Hawaii home plans.

• What’s my budget? News feed?
• How many rooms and bathrooms will I need now and in the future?
• What will be my point of view? Am I near mountains or water?
• How can I maximize natural light and airflow?
• Do I want an open floor plan with the kitchen and living room connected for meetings and parties?
• What style suits my family and the area of ​​our home? Small bungalow? “Ohana Cottage?” Plantation style home? Large luxury home on an island?

Once you have your home in mind, hire an architect to design and draw up plans for your Hawaii home. Your ideal home design can become a reality with building plans to guide you and trusted professionals by your side. Our company, Hawaii Bio, to take care of the cleanliness of the environment on the Hawaiian Islands, cooperates with the best architects who will help you design from the most environmentally friendly materials, a house that will delight you with its interior and versatility, as well as safety based on the climate in the Hawaiian Islands. You can write to us your wishes and we will choose for you the best option for architecture and construction company that will make your dreams come true, we work on a turnkey basis, from the beginning to the end of the project we carry out full quality control of the development and you receive a full report.