3 Beds 2 Baths Super Green Modern Farmhouse Plan - 1922 sqft

Built green, down to the studs. The Super Green is a single-story, Passive House-inspired modern house plan — a clean, minimalist 3-bedroom design engineered for serious energy efficiency and an easy, builder-friendly construction. The headline feature: thick 12" double-stud walls that deliver superior insulation and thermal performance, so the home stays comfortable while sipping energy. It's proof that a sustainable home doesn't have to be complicated or expensive — just smart. Why this Super Green house plan works The box-shaped form is deliberate: it maximizes usable interior space (with clever external niches) while keeping the structure simple and affordable to build. Large operable windows throughout drive natural cross-ventilation and flood the rooms with daylight, cutting the need for mechanical heating, cooling, and lighting. Inside, an open-concept living and dining area feels bright and airy under a vaulted ceiling, anchored by an expansive L-shaped kitchen with a central island — equally suited to weeknight dinners and weekend entertaining. A generous entry closet swallows the outdoor gear, and bedrooms and living spaces open directly onto a wide deck for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Engineered for efficiency Every material choice does double duty. Durable, affordable white board-and-batten siding reflects sunlight to reduce heat gain; a standing-seam metal roof improves energy performance and looks clean and modern; and polished concrete floors add cost-effective thermal mass. The plan is designed to be built with locally available materials — ideal for regional contractors and homeowners after a sustainable, long-term home that balances comfort, simplicity, and performance. Standard or super-insulated double-stud wall Choose the build that fits your climate and goals: the Single (standard stud wall) version, or the Double stud-wall version with 12" walls for passive-house-level insulation and the lowest possible energy bills. Same beautiful plan, two performance levels. Who it's for Eco-minded families and builders shopping single story house plans, 3 bedroom house plans, or modern house plans who want a genuinely energy-efficient, sustainable home — a passive-house-inspired design that's still affordable and straightforward to build. Compare related house plans Prefer a single-story farmhouse? See the 3 bed modern farmhouse house plan. Want a true ranch? Check the 3 bed 2 bath ranch house plan. Or for a modern cabin, explore the 2 bed modern cabin & lake house plan. Frequently asked questions What makes this a "Super Green" house plan? It's a Passive House-inspired design focused on energy efficiency: thick 12" double-stud walls for superior insulation, large operable windows for natural cross-ventilation and daylight, a heat-reflecting white board-and-batten exterior, and a standing-seam metal roof — all chosen to lower energy use. What's the difference between the Single and Double versions? The Single version uses a standard stud wall, while the Double version uses 12" double-stud walls for passive-house-level insulation and the lowest energy bills. It's the same floor plan offered at two performance levels. Is it a single story house plan? Yes — it's a single-story, open-concept modern home with a vaulted ceiling and direct access from the living areas and bedrooms to a wide deck. Is it expensive to build? No — it's designed to be cost-effective and builder-friendly, using a simple box form and locally available materials like board-and-batten siding and polished concrete floors. What's the difference between the Study Plans and Building Plans packages? The Study Plans Package is a preliminary set for reviewing the design and getting early build estimates. The Building Plans Package is the full, detailed construction set your builder uses to permit and build the home.