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This week’s featured house plan is the Park Place, a house plan for narrow lots, built to maximize space and natural light. Read about its unique, contemporary design features.

The 2012 NW Natural Street of Dreams home show runs from July 28th to August 26th at the Vineyard, in West Linn, OR. This year, BC Custom Homes is constructing 'Rivendell Manor' - a magical storybook style home designed by Eric Schnell, of Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc. The Rivendell Manor represents the 30th home AMDA has designed for the Portland Street of Dreams show, since first appearing in the show in 1987.

For eco-conscious buyers, luxury home plans may seem incongruous with sustainability, but not necessarily. Here are tips on making luxury house plans more eco-friendly.

Here are several reasons to include include guest house plans in your next custom home design construction project.

Colonial house plans encompass a variety of home styles, but certain elements tie them together. Here are the common features of all colonial home plans.

This week’s featured house plan is the Bracken Bank, a traditional Craftsman house plan that fits neatly into a neighborhood as a narrow lot house plan.

Locus Custom Homes masterfully constructed this wonderful contemporary ranch style home which can actually be classified as a remodel, since part of the original structure on the site remained and was re-purposed for use in the new home.

For eco-friendly homeowners, green living is a way of life. For those looking for green house plans, here’s how to build a sustainable house design with minimal carbon footprint.

French country house plans are perfect for those who desire a large home filled with warmth and comfort. Here’s a look at what makes French country home plans unique.

Create the home of your most indulgent dreams with a luxury house plan. Here’s a quick look at the details that make luxury home plans so unique and luxurious.

Storybook house plans can bring a touch of magic into your life with their cottage-style charm. Here’s a look at the history and elements of Storybook home plans.

Whether you've finished construction and are listing your home for sale or are looking for images to promote construction and development services you offer, we have some fantastic resources to help you market your Mascord designed home.

A 3D printer can help potential buyers visualize a house plan, because it’s a mini model. Here are benefits developers can get with a 3D model of a home plan.

This week’s featured plan is the Espresso, a perfect combination of both Craftsman home plans and Ranch house plans rolled into one simple, elegant house.

Spanish style house plans are a real mixture of architectural styles, from Spanish Baroque to Colonial. Read more about the range of styles that encompass Spanish home plans.

Cape Cod house plans have both beautiful design features and historic value. Read about the typical features of Cape Cod home plans.

Are you looking for that rustic cozy feeling of a cabin, but more permanently? Here are several reasons why cabin-style house plans are gaining popularity.

Considering drawing up your dream house plans? Here are 5 advantages of incorporating an open floor plan.

If you’re looking for multi-generational house plans or good house plans for seniors, here are the most important features of retirement house plans.

This week’s featured plan is a country house plan called the Madewood, which embodies the style of traditional southern house plans. Read about this elegant colonial style home.