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Eco Family 2600
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-400
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
This spacious two story home is designed for a location where shade is more important than sun. It has a large kitchen open to the living area and a separate media room/ library. The 1200 sq.ft. upper floor is a wide open space to be finished off as you wish…..bedrooms and recreation room? The roof has been designed with SIP’s panels (structural insulated panels) for maximum energy efficiency.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 3,228 SF |
Levels: | 2 | |
| Main Level: | 2,028 SF |
Foundation: | Crawlspace | |
| Second Level: | 1,200 SF |
Alternate Foundations: | Slab, Pier, Basement | |
| Porch: | 1,270 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 80′-0″W x 44′-0″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
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| Master Suite: | Main Level | |||
| Bedrooms: | 2+ library |
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| Bathrooms: | 2 |
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure, with bales on edge as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $1,931.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $2,398.00 | —Buy Now— |
Suncatcher 1600
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-700
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
This comfortable, passive solar straw bale home has two stories with a wrap around covered porch on the first floor. A large open living space will be filled with sun during the winter months and shaded in summer. The upper floor has a master bedroom and office which could easily become a third bedroom. This design includes plans for an 8′x14′ detached solar utility building with solar thermal collectors on its roof and a root cellar on the lower level. The Suncatcher is a perfect choice for an independent, off grid home suited to indoor/outdoor living.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 1,680 SF |
Levels: | 1+ | |
| Main Level: | 1,155 SF |
Foundation: | Slab on Grade | |
| Second Level: | 525 SF |
Alternate Foundations: | Crawlspace, Pier, Basement | |
| Porch: | 162 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 47′-7″W x 36′-6″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
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| Master Suite: | Second Level |
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| Bedrooms: | 2 (plus office) | |||
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure. The bales in this structure are laid flat as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $1,605.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $1,982.00 | —Buy Now— |
Bale Retreat 900
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-900
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
Here is an 896 sf plan made for a couple’s weekend retreat…or even full time residence. It won’t take much to heat this place in winter or keep cool in summer. It will be easy to go off grid with this one! It’s also perfect for someone looking to build their own house as the overall plan is relatively simple yet yields a very functional space.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 896 SF |
Levels: | 1 | |
| Main Level: | 896 SF |
Foundation: | Slab on Grade | |
| Attic Storage: | 384 SF | Alternate Foundations: | Crawlspace, Pier, Basement | |
| Porch: | 87 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 28′-0″W x 41′-3″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
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| Master Suite: | Main Level | |||
| Bedrooms: | 1 |
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| Bathrooms: | 1 |
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure, with bales on edge as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $867.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $1,073.00 | —Buy Now— |
Eco Family 1500
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-600
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
A very space efficient plan with 2 or 3 bedrooms. A central woodstove with adobe wall behind provides even heating on cold winter nights. 2 bedrooms and main living space are placed to the south to take full advantage of the passive solar heat. An easy home to live in for 4 people.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 1,475 SF |
Levels: | 1 | |
| Main Level: | 1,475 SF |
Foundation: | Slab on Grade | |
| Office: | 100 SF | Alternate Foundations: | Crawlspace, Pier, Basement | |
| Porch: | 59 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 46′-0″W x 37′-6″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
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| Master Suite: | Main Level | |||
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
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| Bathrooms: | 2 |
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure, with bales on edge as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $1,411.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $1,751.00 | —Buy Now— |
Bale Hacienda 2400
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-800
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
This courtyard design features a spacious kitchen and vaulted ceiling with wood trusses in the living area. This two bedroom, two bath home offers a comfortable layout for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. There is also a root cellar or wine cellar accessed by an exterior bulkhead.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 2,437 SF |
Levels: | 1+ | |
| Main Level: | 2,437 SF |
Foundation: | Slab, Crawls Space & Basement |
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| Root Cellar: | 91 SF | Storage: | 420 SF |
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| Stone Courtyard: | 870 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 60′-0″W x 72′-0″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
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| Master Suite: | Main Level | |||
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
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| Bathrooms: | 2 |
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure, with bales on edge as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $2,316.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $2,876.00 | —Buy Now— |
Eco Family 1900
June 30, 2011
Plan Number: ts-200
Designed by: Touson Saryon of Integral Design Studio

Description
Within this easy to build rectangular footprint there are 3 spacious bedrooms plus an office and a large living area. It will be no problem to heat this 1920 sf home with all it’s south glazing. Add solar hot water panels to the roof to preheat water for the radiant floor and you can enjoy very low heating bills! This plan will work well for a family of just about any size.
Specifications
| Square Footage | Home Elements | |||
| Total Living Area | 1,920 SF |
Levels: | 1 | |
| Main Level: | 1,920 SF |
Foundation: | Slab on Grade | |
| Second Level: | 0 |
Alternate Foundations: | Crawlspace, Pier, Basement | |
| Porch: | 87 SF |
Lot Type: | Flat | |
| Footprint: | 60′-0″W x 40′-0″D | Alternate Lot Types: | Sloping | |
| Room Details | ||||
| Master Suite: | Main Level | |||
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
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| Bathrooms: | 2 |
Details and Features
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Floor Plans


Included in Construction Drawing Set
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All of Integral Design Studio’s straw bale plans incorporate an internal modified post and beam structure, with bales on edge as infill. These plans also have concrete slab or adobe floors which act as the main thermal mass. Plans may be reversed to better accommodate specific sites and design services are available for custom modifications to these existing plans for an additional hourly fee.
Pricing Details (FREE S&H)
| Set of Black Line Drawings | $1,830.00 | —Buy Now— |
| Set of Vellum | $2,271.00 | —Buy Now— |
