earthshelter.com Floor Plans Floor plans shown are just a few of the possibilities. Want to see a variety of floor plans and what those floor plans look like as finsished homes? Want to design your own? Then order the comprehensive DVD/Guidebooks package today! The DVD takes you on a tour of a variety of finished homes and the CD guidebooks provide more standard floor plans, 3-D computer models of completed homes, design ideas and step-by-step guidance to design your own custom home! See 'Ordering Plans' below for more information on developing your custom home or other project. We highly recommend Google SketchUp! Click link below to learn more and download your free program from Google. You want to design your dream home, use Google SketchUp. It is a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool that makes visualizing and communicating your design ideas easy. More examples coming soon... This is the model home in Durango. Example of a 40' x 38' Open End      Total Area = 2561 Sq. Ft. (excluding sunroom and garage) > This is the floor plan of the Durango model home. Example of a 40' x 32' Open End      Total Area = 1809 Sq. Ft.  Example of a 50' x 31' Open End      Total Area = 2490 Sq. Ft. Example of a 40' x 40' Dome      Total Area = 2034 Sq. Ft. Ordering PLANS The minimum requirement for all kit orders is that they be preceded by at least a set of structural drawings which have been engineered, drawn and approved by Performance Building Systems, Inc.'s thin-shell structural specialists. A registered engineer reviews all of our plans. Our plans, instructions and helpful advice are based on 29 years experience and our thorough knowledge of structural engineering. We will help with your custom floor plan or design through our professional engineering, drafting and 3D modeling services. Please contact Luke Ragle, by phone (800-247-0090) or email (earth@frontier.net ), with any questions or to order.    Design and Engineered Plan Set Services Explorer Custom Design and 3D Modelling: $500 Not sure you want engineered plans, but want to design and view your custom home ideas in 3D? We will develop and refine your specified shell layout and floor plan including connectors, atriums, cupolas, retaining wall/parapet, decks, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and stairs. In addition to the finished model, you also get the dimensioned 2D floor plan views, and a full proposal listing kit components required to build the home and cost for those kit components, cost for engineered plans (75% of your investment in the 'Explorer' package will be applied toward any Engineered Custom Plans), estimated concrete requirements for the structure's footers, slabs, and shells, surface area of the structure's shells for getting bids on waterproofing and insulation, and estimated shipping cost from our fabrication plant in Phoenix to your building site.     Engineered Custom Plans: See Rates Below These packages include everything in the 'Explorer' and additionally includes the engineered plan sets with the following sheets: Foundation, 2nd Floor Framing, Floor Plan(s) for each level, Steel Framing layout, Front Elevation(s) all drawn by our professional draftsman and reveiwed/stamped by our expert thin shell structural engineer Rates:   $2,900 Stand alone Standard or Elevated 24' or 32' Model of any size/configuration (dome, elongated dome, open end) or   $3,300 Stand alone 40' or 50' Models of any size/configuration (dome, elongated dome, open end) Plus   $100 For the addition of each: tunnel connector, atrium, or annex of the 6' w or 12' w variety $200 For each additional connected structure, connector, atrium, or annex greater than 12' wide or any cupola $300 For a conventional construction bump out (see McGlaughlin for example)     Custom Plans Example   40' x 38' OE with bump out, cupola, 12' x 18' DOE tunnel, E 24' x 48 OE Rate Item 3300 40' Model 300 Bump Out 200 Cupola 100 12' w Tunnel 200 E 24' Model $4,100 Total for Custom Engineered Plans     Custom Plans Example  E 32' x 28' OE with 6' x 18' DOE tunnel Rate Item 2900 E 32' Model 100 6' w Tunnel $3,000 Total for Custom Engineered Plans     Custom Plans Example  40' x 44' OE with Cupola and EE 24' x 12' DOE Annex Rate Item 3300 40' Model 200 Cupola 200 EE 24' Annex $3,700 Total for Custom Engineered Plans     Custom Plans Example  E 32' x 42' DOE with 12' x 12' DOE Tunnel and S 24' x 36' OE Rate Item 3300 40' Model 200 S 24' Model 100 12' w Tunnel $3,600 Total for Custom Engineered Plans Engineered Structural Only Set: By Quote These plans cover only the Performance Building Systems, Inc. structural system and are typically used when building hangers, wine storage, storm shelters and the like, which require no inside design. These are billed at structural only prices, but do include full construction drawings for the structure.     Note on Explorer 75% of your investment in the 'Explorer' package will be applied to any Engineered Plans for a Custom Home. So, for example, if you opted for the 'Explorer' and then purchased a stand alone 32' - the package would be: 2900 32' model -375 Credit back of 75% of the $500 paid for the 'Explorer' $2,525 Total for Engineered Custom Plans General Notes 1. These models and plans take into account any adjustments needed to be compatible with the shell's structural systems or the Uniform Building Code. Any adjustments required are discussed with the customer prior to completion to incorporate the customer's preferences. 2. All engineered plan sets sets include floor plans, front elevations, foundation plans, upper level framing plans when required, stair details when required, sections through the structure, steel framing plans, roof framing when required, and structural details. These drawings cover everything except the interior finish and detailing, plumbing schematics, electrical schematics, and mechanical schematics. Due to individual preferences and local product availability, plans do not include cabinet detailing, room finish schedules, or detailed material schedules. These later items have not been required for construction drawing approval, but are needed for formal costing and appraisal. 3. Structural Only and Full Construction drawing require certification by Performance Building Systems, Inc.'s registered professional engineer. If additional fees are required, Performance Building Systems, Inc. will notify the customer before development is begun on the structural drawings. 4. Some states require a local engineer's certification and review in addition to that of Performance Building Systems, Inc.'s registered engineer. 5. One-half of the total cost of any custom set of plans and engineering is due with the plan order. The balance is due upon completion of the plans before they are shipped. All custom plans include four complete sets of plans. 6. Wood framed or earth sheltered entry options are available. Performance Building Systems, Inc. recommends the use of earth sheltered options to improve performance and simplify construction. Let us know your preference. Performance Building Systems, Inc. will assist with your design and recommend style and size of entries, atriums and tunnels for your project. 7. Prices for engineered plans include 4 printed sets, two of which are stamped. Additional bid sets beyond the four provided, if desired, can be ordered at $25/set at the time plans are ordered. 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