The Cindy — Building Integrity

3 Bed |  2 Bath

400 SQFT

What is a Panel-Ready Floor Plan?

For homeowners who don’t want to design a custom straw panel home from scratch, a Panel-Ready Plan (PRP) may be the right place to start. Building Integrity has developed a few schematic designs suited especially for a midwestern market. Through Building Integrity’s relationship with Monarch Architecture, plans can be customized and drawings then completed to a homeowner’s liking. PRPs are optimized for straightforward and cost-effective panel fabrication.

A licensed engineer may need to be involved for projects outside of Missouri, depending on the requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (i.e. the city or county). Monarch Architecture is licensed in Missouri, and happy to coordinate with other professionals in Missouri and other states.
Panel-Ready Plans are suitable for slab-on-grade construction, and some designs are readily adjusted for a crawlspace or basement instead. Panel-Ready Plans are designed for trussed roofs with generous bio-based insulation, however exact truss design will need to be coordinated with local truss manufacturers. Mechanical system selection and duct layouts can be coordinated for a client’s location and budget with a local HVAC subcontractor.
If one of Building Integrity’s Panel-Ready Plans suits your needs (or could with some adjustment), reach out! We can share information on PRP pricing and give estimates for design fees to complete a design based on your desired selections and/or adjustments.

“The Cindy”

is designed with aging-in-place and flexibility in mind. The primary bedroom’s ensuite bathroom can be made more wheelchair accessible by omitting the wall of the toilet closet, or removing it in the future if needed. The bedroom near the front door is accessed via a pair of pocket doors, making it very flexible for use as an office or playroom. The window sills of straw panel walls are set at a “sittable” height in many rooms - add a cushion and the window sill becomes furniture! Cindy could easily be built on a slab or crawlspace. Stairs to a lower level could easily be positioned where the hall closet and mechanical room are, enabling a basement which would enable very flexible mechanical system configuration. Additionally, a garage or carport could easily be added off of the living spaces, and a covered porch could attach to the dining room and kitchen.