02/02/10 – Los Angeles – Small Single Family <2500 sqft
by John Brown & Matthew North on February 2nd, 2010
76 Responses to 02/02/10 – Los Angeles – Small Single Family <2500 sqft
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Over 60% of houses are badly designed. When the fundamentals are wrong, even houses that look good on the surface can have a big environmental footprint and be difficult to live in. It’s time to become a little more streetwise about residential design. Learn how to tell the difference between a well designed slow home and a poorly designed fast house. It will help you to better understand your current home and make more informed real estate choices in the future.
James Scott
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:14 amComment: Searching feverishly trying to avoid posting plans that are fast, and there’s plenty of them. Anyway I came across this site and there is some interesting designs and information available on small lot subdivisions in the LA area. In the mean time I’ll keep looking.
http://www.modative.com/Small-Lot-Subdivision-Los-Angeles-Free-Downloads/
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Margo
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 amComment:
Project Name: Plan, 1661 model
Size: 1661 sq ft
Project Address: Palmdale CA
Project URL: http://www.newhomes.com/houses/homedetail.jsp?regionid=3587&homeid=81624&luxury_homes=false&siteid=1&picform=2&displayarea=1#
Slow Home Test Score: 10
Margo
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:08 amComment:
Project Name: 1923 Model
Size: 1923 sq ft
Project Address: Palmdale CA
Project URL: http://www.newhomes.com/houses/homedetail.jsp?regionid=3587&homeid=108412&luxury_homes=false&siteid=1&picform=2&displayarea=1#
Slow Home Test Score: 11
margo
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:12 amComment:
Project Name: 1832 model
Size: 1832 sq ft
Project Address: Palmdale CA
Project URL: http://www.newhomes.com/houses/homedetail.jsp?regionid=3587&homeid=81625&luxury_homes=false&siteid=1&picform=2&displayarea=1#
Slow Home Test Score: 11
BradW
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 amComment: Vista Dunes is the largest multi-family affordable housing project in the country to achieve “Platinum” level of LEED certification. Located in La Quinta CA it is 2 hours from Los Angeles.
Project Name: Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes
Size: 1159
Project Address: La Quinta, CA
Project URL: http://www.vistadunescourtyardhomes.com/video/vista_dunes.html
Slow Home Test Score: 16
BradW
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:23 amComment: Attached 2-car garages are in the alley, providing traditional, car-free street scenes.
Project Name: Verandas at Columbus Square
Size: 2394
Project Address: Irvine, CA
Project URL: http://orangecounty.lyonhomes.com/homes/community.php/Verandas_at_Columbus_Square.html?c=241
Slow Home Test Score: 17
vickie
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 amComment: I know these houses have not been built, but still thought it was interesting to do the test, to see if these plans/ new homes are worth buying.
Because there is no location / designated land development, i didn’t give it the points, although i did for orientation, considering they would address it.
Apparently, LivingHome is the first residential building to achieve the (LEED) Platinum Certification Level. http://www.livinghomes.net/modelHomeLeed.html
Project Name: LivingHome KT1.3W-M
Size: 1,828 sq. ft.
Project Address: n/a
Project URL: http://www.livinghomes.net/pdf/kt1.3.pdf
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Vickie
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:49 amComment:
Project Name: Acacia at Rolling Hills
Size: 1946 sq.ft.
Project Address: 31990 Frontier Manor St Menifee
Project URL: http://www.newhomeguide.com/New-Homes/Inventory/California/Yucaipa/2426545
Slow Home Test Score: 9
Joti Singh
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 amComment: SW facing rear yard + master, dining and living will be hot from late day direct sun. Courtyard is a nice space, but due to access will be a seldom used space. My distaste for the chamfered wall in the powder room (mirrored on the right side of the entry for symmetry) was not enough for the bathroom point to be lost. The dining room is clearly a trophy space, due to its scale and relation to the front door – double columns and chamfered niches for sculpture!
Project Name: Coyote Canyon — residence 2420
Size: 2420 sq ft
Project Address: 4842 Dovehurst Way, Fontana, CA
Project URL: http://www.centexhomes.com/Plan.aspx?nbrid=45419&plnid=337753
Slow Home Test Score: 7
vickie
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 amComment: I gave the point for entry because of the courtyard. valid?
Project Name: Concord Estates, Chardonnay
Size: 2459 sq. ft.
Project Address: 37466 Harvest Drive Murrieta
Project URL: http://www.ryland.com/find-your-new-home/21-southern-california/1360-concord-estates/13155-chardonnay.html
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Joti Singh
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:12 amComment: Wasn’t sure about what people would think about the parking. I gave it a yes – although it is not a typical layout, I liked the way it reduced the amount of driveway (you have to see the site plan to see how the adjacent lot helps make it work). The patio is very nice.
Project Name: Cortile @ Porter Ranch — Residence 4
Size: 1394 sq ft
Project Address: 20100-20198 W Livorno Way Northridge, CA 91326, USA
Project URL: http://www.shapellhomes.com/communities/smartplan.cfm?plan=south-cortile-4.swf&community_id=331
Slow Home Test Score: 10
Claudette N.
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 amComment: Walkscore: 17/100
This one really maximizes the number of bedrooms (up to 4 in 1,731 sq ft) but trades it off with poor organization and circulation (cutting through the centre of the main floor).
Project Name: Woodbury at College Park, Residence 2
Size: 1,731 sq ft
Project Address: 14545 Purdue Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Project URL: http://www.drhorton.com/corp/GetFloorPlan.do;jsessionid=1CC0D9CD99DAFEE4A067357DEEA0CCB0?dv=25&pr=42042&pl=1140511
Slow Home Test Score: 7
Catherine Taney
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:25 amComment:
Project Name: Sollara @ Vintner’s Grove — Cabernet Plan 1B
Size: 2,273 sq.ft.
Project Address: 10336 Plumeria Court Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Project URL: http://inlandempire.lyonhomes.com/homes/model_popup.php/Sollara_at_Vintner%5C%27s_Grove-Plan_1_-_Cabernet.html?c=294&m=982&fpl=1808&level=1
Slow Home Test Score: 9
Paulina
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 amComment: I selected a plan that was generously located on a well-oriented site. The parking situation is ridiculous – 3 car in a 2157 sq ft 3 Br house. I really don’t like the hallway on the upper level either.
Project Name: Mariposa @ San Joaquin Hills — Residence 1
Size: 2157 sqft
Project Address: 33.559873,-117.698425
Project URL: http://www.shapellhomes.com/communities/smartplan.cfm?plan=south-mariposa-1.swf&community_id=340
Slow Home Test Score: 9
BradW
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 amComment: These units won numerous awards project of the year awards for sustainable residential development. In consideration of location, it is important to recognize in detached residential development BOTH community and privacy aspects. This development achieves a walk score of 88 while affording each resident private space through unique site planning and building design.
Project Name: Yanonali Court
Size: 1000-2000 sq ft.
Project Address: Santa Barbara, CA
Project URL: http://www.residentialarchitect.com/industry-news.asp?articleID=951084
Slow Home Test Score: 20
Jodi J
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:47 amComment: – Walk Score of 5
- used an avaiable south-west facing lot for criteria designated to Plan III style houses by the developer
- entry is just part of the family room – not a defined space
- public spaces located in upper righthand, private spaces take up the front and left-hand side
- lots of corridors
- no info provided on exterior space, access is only through the dining room
- washrooms are well laid out with good use of space
- home’s major obstacles: undefined entry space, too many corridors, limited access to outdoors
Project Name: Pacific Northstar – Plan III
Size: 2208 sq ft
Project Address: 4551 Vahan Court, Lancaster, CA 93536
Project URL: http://pacificcommunities.com/pacificnorthstar/northstar_ifloor/floor_pop_nofullscreen.html?plan=3A&tour=0
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Eunice
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 amComment: walkscore 46/100 BUT I chose yes because the house is a 16 min walk (checked with google map directions) from Rosa Parks Train Station, and because it is in a neighborhood that is going through revitalization (Compton, South LA). Unfortunately, the big 3 points a good location gets you lead nowhere since this is not a well designed unit at all really.
Project Name: Mozaic — Plan A
Size: 1849 sq ft
Project Address: 2108-2244 Santa Ana Blvd, Los Angeles
Project URL: http://www.leehomes.net/New_Homes/Select_Language/Mozaic/Mozaic/mozaic_0.html, http://www.leehomes.net/New_Homes/Select_Language/Mozaic/Mozaic/mozaic_1.html
Slow Home Test Score: 9
Alejandro
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:53 amComment: Blech.
Project Name: Los Arboles
Size: 2020 sq ft
Project Address: 33.696577,-117.719119
Project URL: http://www.taylormorrison.com/Community.aspx?CommunityID=238&DivisionID=15&utm_source=newhomesdirectory&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=LosArboles&utm_campaign=newhomesdirectory_listings
Slow Home Test Score: 9
Rita H.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:06 pmComment:
Project Name: Boarwalk @ Riverpark,
Size: 1758 sq.ft.
Project Address: 639 Forest Park Blvd, Oxnard, CA
Project URL: http://www.sheahomes.com/assets/MyHD/u_30/Boardwalk/BoardwalkResidence3.pdf
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Anonymous
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 pmComment: As an aside to my Yanonali Court posting above, B3 Architects founded by Barry Berkus has built an interesting home in front of Case Study House #9 in the Pacific Palisades. This complex is for sale at 14 million USD. Here is a link for the curious – http://www.dailyicon.net/2009/01/eames-and-saarinens-case-study-house-9-is-for-sale/
The famous Eames house is adjacent to this property.
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BradW
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pmComment: Sorry the previous anonymous post was from me.
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Matilde
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:15 pmComment: Circulation unnecessarily lengthy from entry to kitchen – as well, back entry and front entry are immediately adjacent but thoroughly separated (for no functional reason). I assumed the outdoor living space is a large back yard (given by site plan). Otherwise, the overall proportion of the house and the organization of the shared and private spaces was pretty good.
Project Name: Cambria Hills — Residence 3
Size: 2345 sq ft
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Project URL: http://www.khov.com/Home/CA/12188/ModelsAvailable/12188R3/InteractiveFloorPlan.htm
Slow Home Test Score: 7
Preston
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:19 pmComment: Walk Score – 68 / 100
Project Name: Ivy Lane @ Laurel Gate, Plan 2
Size: 2201 sq ft
Project Address: 6501-6615 Lincoln Ave, Buena Park, CA
Project URL: http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Orange-County/IvyLaneLaurelGate/Plan-Two
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Preston
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:22 pmComment:
Project Name: Laurel @ Wolf Creek,
Size: 2,548 sq ft
Project Address: 31919 Bitterroot Ct, Temecula, CA
Project URL: http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes-floor-plans/temecula-inland-empire-laurel-at-wolf-creek-residence-2.html
Slow Home Test Score: 7
Preston
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 pmComment: Duplicated living rooms (one’s called “Family”) even though they are immediately next to eachother. Weird walking path from entry to kitchen or from stairs to Bedroom 3. Walk in closets for ALL! HUGE laundry. Dining table in the way if you want to go outside. Optional deck with french doors wouldn’t fit furniture because doors swing.
Project Name: Laurel Park, Plan 3C
Size: 2,306 sq ft
Project Address: 17448 Winter Pine Way, Canyon Country, CA
Project URL: http://www.pardeehomes.com/fair-oaks-ranch/laurel-park/floorplans/plan-3/
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Jodi J
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:34 pmComment: – Walk Score of 8
- no infomartion provided on lot or orientation
- good connection to outdoor space via two sets of sliding glass doors
- kitchen is very spread out, appliances are disjointed. Limited continuous counterspace
- bathrooms well laid out (effienct use of space, windows in each)
- 2 of the 3 bedrooms have front or rear exposure (only one side yard)
Project Name: Windmills – Residence 1 “The Siena”
Size: 1940 sq ft
Project Address: 1531 Windsong Drive, Tulare, CA 93274
Project URL: http://www.bennettdev.com/dev-windmills-residence-01.asp
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Alejandro
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 pmComment: Directly under the flightpath of the airport across the street.
Project Name: Wyeth Cove–
Size: 2054 sq ft
Project Address: 1450-1498 N Benson Ave, Upland, CA
Project URL: http://www.livewyethcove.com/ifloor/index.html?myPlan=2
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Alejandro
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:37 pmComment: Wyeth Cove was Residence 2 (sorry!)
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Claudette N.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 pmComment:
Project Name: Olivegrove @ Riverbend — Plan 1
Size: 2048 sqft
Project Address: 237 W Tulip Tree Ave, Orange, CA
Project URL: http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Orange-County/OlivegroveRiverbend/Plan-One
Slow Home Test Score: 6
Jodi J
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:47 pmComment: – Walk Score of 2!
- no information on orientation or lot
- numerous corridors/hallways because of internal courtyard
- corner fireplace in family room makes for a challenging furniture layout
- multiple points of access to the exterior, including front porch from bedroom 3, interior courtyard, access from the breakfast nook and and master bedroom
- dining room is a good size, however if the optional french doors are installed, the space actually becomes a large circulation space and funiture placement becomes a huge challenge
- awkward powder room (toilet verus sink placement)
- jack and jill watercloset is tight for space
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Project Name: Chardonnay in Concord Estates
Size: 2459 sq ft
Project Address: 37466 Harvest Drive, Murrieta, CA
Project URL: http://www.ryland.com/find-your-new-home/21-southern-california/1360-concord-estates/13155-chardonnay.html
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Claudette N.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:50 pmComment: Bedroom 2 and 4 are not so good. Bed 2 has a sideyad window only. Bed 4 has a miniature closet, and it seems can’t fit a bed bigger than a single or double pushed against the wall (or window depending). Oh, and Bed 3 has a bad angled closet…
Project Name: Olivegrove @ Riverbend — Plan 3
Size: 2478 sqft
Project Address: 220 W Tulip Tree Ave, Orange, CA
Project URL: http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Orange-County/OlivegroveRiverbend/Plan-Three
Slow Home Test Score: 3
Tiff
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:02 pmComment: The Master Suite is oh so Baroque. Kitchen looks good. Useless living room at the front in the bay window that faces West (just try reading in there without the a/c on in the afternoon/evening). Nook blocks the only access to the outdoor space. ‘Covered patio’ is basically a sunshade with standing room. Wasted space in bed 2, oversized master with wasted space. You would need a giant sized tv and stand to fit into the niche made between the window and the fireplace to get the point (I assumed that having a house of this kind today means just that). Light would be pretty good into the house, especially since major spaces face east. Dining room is in a weird spot by the stair storage and has only a sideyard view (I guess so that your neighbors can see how many friends you have over for dinner – and are salivating over the lobster you’re eating).
Project Name: Crescent Heights Plan One (ALT)
Size: 2,527 sq ft
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Slow Home Test Score: 9
Tiff
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 pmComment: Oop’s! That URL is http://www.livecrescentheights.com/ and it’s 6135-6199 N Richfield Rd, Placentia, CA
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Rita H.
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pmComment:
Project Name: Silverthorne
Size: 1,655 sqft
Project Address: 34232 Larksburg Ct, Sun City, CA
Project URL: http://www.pardeehomes.com/canyon-hills/silverthorne/floorplans/plan-1/
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Joti Singh
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pmComment: Walkscore: 32/100
Buried dining room, beds 2-4 have crummy locations, chamfer on bed 4? Unless you like your mailman, no privacy for bed 4 window. Overall proportion is too square. Front entry is decent but is a strange shape, and back entry is too small because of laundry. Perhaps the bench or closet or whatever inside, past the laundry could suffice, but does this mean you walk with your boots on through the laundry room? Rotated kitchen island is laughable. Optional cabinets are too (how big is YOUR kitchen???) Gave study point because there is none, unless you don’t need 5 bedrooms, then you could pick one to be the study – I’d choose bed 4 because of the window location.
Project Name: GoldenFields At StoneRidge Ranch — Buttercup (Plan 2)
Size: 2145 sq ft
Project Address: 27146 Oak Ridge Dr, Moreno Valley, CA
Project URL: http://www.beazer.com/new-homes-for-sale/Inland-Empire-CA-Golden-Fields-at-Stoneridge-Ranch-new_home-Buttercup_at_Golden_Fields_-_Plan_2-135982.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Sarah
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pmComment: 15 walk score; orientation unknown; I am assuming there is a backyard for outdoor living; not much counter space in kitchen; not too bad otherwise! For me, there is some wasted space in the great room and master bedroom, and I would have liked an island in the kitchen (if it were a bit wider).
Project Name: Agave Trail – Plan 1
Size: 1709
Project Address: Avenue S Street & Sierra Hwy Palmdale, CA
Project URL: http://www.drhorton.com/corp/GetFloorPlan.do;jsessionid=ABD81992F903090B259EA99EC8CB34D4?dv=D8&pr=45120&pl=1169243
Slow Home Test Score: 15
Catherine Taney
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pmComment: Takes a bit to scroll through the site, sorry.
walkscore was 58 /100.
I selected a plan that was well-oriented (E facing rear yard).
Project Name: Stonegate, Residence 1 A
Size: 1474 sq. ft.
Project Address: 7111 Trask Ave, Westminster, CA
Project URL: http://www.livestonegate.com/
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Rita H.
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pmComment: walkscore – 12/100
Project Name: Pacific Highland – Plan One
Size: 2,351 sq ft
Project Address: 39001 Pacific Highland Street Palmdale, California 93551
Project URL: http://www.pacificcommunities.com/pacifichighland/plan1.html
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Sarah
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pmComment: 12 walk score; orientation unknown; I am assuming there is a backyard; light in rooms depends on where the actual house would be built; one of the bedrooms could be a study… I think I was too nice with this one, but I can’t find anything that really bothers me enough to give it a zero! Ir actually reminds me a bit of the house on the video this morning, but without the weird angled fireplace.
Project Name: Mountain View Ranch
Size: 2277
Project Address: Mountain View Ranch Dr. & Chalone Dr. Palmdale, CA
Project URL: http://www.drhorton.com/corp/GetSingleImage.do?pr=41995&pl=1166211&liststart=&imageid=1280047
Slow Home Test Score: 17
Rita H.
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:05 pmComment: walkscore – 37 / 100
Project Name: Pacific Park West — Plan One
Size: 2,153 sq ft
Project Address: 1713 Park Vista Way, West Covina, CA
Project URL: http://www.pacificcommunities.com/New_Homes/California/West_Covina/parkwest_ifloor/floor_pop_nofullscreen.html?plan=1A&tour=0
Slow Home Test Score: 6
Rita H.
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:09 pmComment: walkscore: 11 / 100
This is the worst one I’ve found so far.
Project Name: Pacific Tapestry — Plan Two
Size: 2,359 sq ft
Project Address: 4564 Juniper Ct, Lancaster, CA
Project URL: http://www.pacificcommunities.com/pacifictapestry/models.php?id=2
Slow Home Test Score: 3
Matilde
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:12 pmComment:
Project Name: Trillium @ Sundance — Plan 2M
Size: 2,180 sq. ft.
Project Address: 1350 Tulip Cir N, Beaumont, CA
Project URL: http://www.kbhome.com/Plan~PlanID~00425603-250.2180.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 4
Sarah
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pmComment: 5 walk score; orientation unknown; master bedroom only has 1 window; other bedrooms are quite small; wasted space & awkward doors in master bath – the entry is my least favorite part.
Project Name: Pacific Northstar – Plan 3
Size: 2208
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Project URL: http://pacificcommunities.com/pacificnorthstar/northstar_ifloor/floor_pop_nofullscreen.html?plan=3A&tour=0
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Matilde
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:16 pmComment:
Project Name: Trillium @ Sundance — Plan 5M
Size: 1,670 sq. ft.
Project Address: 1388 Tulip Cir N, Beaumont, CA
Project URL: http://www.kbhome.com/Plan~PlanID~00425603-150.1670.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 4
Braden
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 pmComment: Walkscore 46 /100 – Although it’s close to a Von’s grocery store, it is cut off from Yucaipa City (?) Center by a gulley. Even still, you’d most likely drive to Von’s since this is a golf-oriented, luxury development where all can afford to drive and do. I don’t understand why the upper floor has to have the chamfer – probably designed to save space, but it in fact creates wasted space. Master bath has bad counters, too much floor area. Family room clearly designed for multiple lazyboys and a sectional – and maybe a rocking chair. Living room would be a room for show, as you’d never be in there to mess it up. Den is odd placed right at the front door with those french doors to it. Laundry is ruined by rear entry from large garage.
Project Name: Crofton @ Chapman Heights, Residence 1
Size: 2,448 sq ft
Project Address: 34.040581,-117.066182 (Yucaipa, CA)
Project URL: http://inlandempire.lyonhomes.com/chapmanheights/communities/crofton/floorplans.php?res=1&fp=1
Slow Home Test Score: 4
Paulina
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:04 pmComment: Walkscore 48 /100 But no since Lancaster, CA is basically a residential community only. The only nearby work might be at a small shop or at Palmdale USAF Plant 42.
Project Name: Sandalwood 2 — Sandalwood 2
Size: 1650 sq ft
Project Address: 2214 E Cypress St, Lancaster, CA, 93535
Project URL: http://www.richmondamerican.com/Shop+and+Buy/Floor+Plan.htm?mr=Los%20Angeles&pl=13661&cm=1541
Slow Home Test Score: 12
Paulina
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:07 pmComment: Walkscore 6 /100
Project Name: Meadowbrook @ Adeline’s Farm — Plan 2
Size: 2290 sq ft
Project Address: 32463 Spun Cotton Drive, Winchester, CA
Project URL: http://buyonline.sheahomes.com/SheahomesFloorPlan?community_id=349&community_name=Meadowbrook%20at%20Adeline%27s%20Farm&plan_code=0502
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Sherry
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:30 pmComment: http://www.planetizen.com/node/23535
Here’s an interesting piece on the planning of Los Angeles from the 1970s.
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Corey
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:17 pmComment:
Project Name: BELLA ROSA AT LAS HACIENDAS
Size: 1551 sqft
Project Address: 16020 Papago Place Victorville, CA 92394
Project URL: http://www.kbhome.com/Plan~PlanID~00350371-149.1558.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 14
Corey
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:21 pmComment:
Project Name: FOUR SEASONS AT BEAUMONT – HERITAGE 1
Size: 2037 sqft
Project Address: 1528 Four Seasons Circle Beaumont, Riverside County, California 92223
Project URL: http://www.khov.com/Home/CA/770/ModelsAvailable/Heritage/InteractiveFloorPlan.htm
Slow Home Test Score: 10
Corey
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:22 pmComment:
Project Name: CORONADO AT WOODBURY EAST – PLAN ONE
Size: 1715 sqft
Project Address: Towngate and Sand Canyon Irvine, CA 92618
Project URL: http://www.kbhome.com/Plan~PlanID~00450326-1685.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 14
Dominique
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 pmComment:
Project Name: KB home
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Project URL: http://theslowhome.com/slow-home-project/020210-los-angeles-small-single-family/#comments
Slow Home Test Score: 0
Dominique
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 pmComment:
Project Name: http://www.newhomes.com/houses/homedetail.jsp?regionid=3587&homeid=108410&luxury_homes=false&siteid=1&picform=2&displayarea=1#
Size: 1165 sq/ft
Project Address: N/A
Project URL: KB home
Slow Home Test Score: 6
Wayne
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 pmComment: There was no top floor with this plan but I decided to do it anyway because I hate the fact that I hang up my coat in the the bathroom. Why would you position a bathroom where everyone will think it is a closet. I like the idea of a bathroom near a door which opens onto a backyard but not at the front door.
Project Name: Cobblestone
Size: 1618sqft
Project Address: 1983 Annadale Way Pomona, CA 91767
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-24/specid-602280
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Dominique
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 pmComment:
Project Name: Potomac
Size: 2889 sq/ft
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Project URL: http://www.newhomes.com/houses/homedetail.jsp?regionid=3587&homeid=108410&luxury_homes=false&siteid=1&picform=2&displayarea=1#
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Mid America Mom
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 pmComment: Cannot help but look out to that planned community I recall from ages ago- Irvine. Looks like they are full steam ahead on building on the newer sections of the village.
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*Few of us have posted plans from here, maybe there is a delay tonight, but I wanted to get some out in case.*
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Cannot find site plan or orientation.
GOOD. This plan has a dedicated office. Nice front entry with a closet and space to move. The kitchen has a nice triangle NOT interrupted with an island or peninsula.. and this island can hold at least 4 stools! Notice the window is WIDER than the sink – trying to let more light into the space.
BAD- the hallway upstairs is long. the master bath is obnoxious in size. meanwhile the master walk in closet looks to TOO tight. Bedrooms are too large (we could fit another bedroom up there).
Project Name: Woodbury East- Santa Cruz- Village of Irvine
Size: 2283- Residence 3
Project Address: Irvine CA, 92606
Project URL: http://www.villagesofirvine.com/Villages-And-Residences/Woodbury-East-Floorplan.aspx?type=home&Id=196
Slow Home Test Score: 9
Dominique
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 pmComment: Master bathroom is odd.
Project Name: Poromac
Size: 2889 sq/ft
Project Address:
Project URL: http://www.newhomes.com/includes/openFloorPlan.jsp?location=/nhimages/ca/losangeles/f.potomac.1833.jpg&title=Potomac%20C
Slow Home Test Score: 8
Mid America Mom
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 pmComment:
Project Name: Woodbury East- Monterey- Village of Irvine
Size: 1878- Residence 3
Project Address: Irvine CA, 92606
Project URL: http://www.villagesofirvine.com/Villages-And-Residences/Woodbury-East-Floorplan.aspx?type=home&Id=190
Slow Home Test Score: 6
Matt KB
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 pmComment:
Project Name: El Solario 1b @ Pacfic Legacy
Size: 2920
Project Address: 7235 W. Avenue Lancaster CA 93536
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-24/specid-510252
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Matt KB
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 pmComment:
Project Name: PROJECT – Solona
Size: 2078
Project Address: 7218 W. Avenue A-2
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-24/planid-793263
Slow Home Test Score: 16
Matt KB
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:15 pmComment:
Project Name: Stetson Ranch In Santa Clarita
Size:
Project Address:
Project URL: http://www.americanhomeguides.com/floorplans/details/HPC-148688/9410138.html
Slow Home Test Score: 16
Wayne
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 pmComment: Master bath is much to big. Why does the laundry room share a common wall with the master bedroom?
Project Name: Norava
Size: 1881 sqft
Project Address:
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-24/planid-387040
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Wayne
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:35 pmComment:
Project Name: The Greens
Size: 2483 sqft
Project Address: 16431 West Nicklaus Sylmar, CA 91342
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-24/specid-600095
Slow Home Test Score: 12
Joti Singh
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 amComment: Walkscore is 71/100.
Successfully minimizes the number of primary rooms with sideyard windows (there are none), overall proportions are pretty good but the wall in the kitchen, which I guess is placed to give more definition to the entry space and to hide the view into the kitchen from the entry, makes the circulation route to get into the kitchen such that it undermines the dining area. If you pushed the table over toward the living/family room there wouldn’t be enough room left over to arrange a sofa (notwithstanding that corner fireplace!) The inswinging door to the yard further hampers the dining area. I don’t think that the desk in the kitchen or the tech center on the second floor near the laundry are nearly good enough to be used for study. I gave the orientation point for a mostly N facing set of primary spaces (except that one bedroom that faces south), and no primary space faces west (hot sun).
Project Name: Canterbury Lane — The McCloskey
Size: 1629 sq ft
Project Address: 13201 Norfolk Ct, Moorpark,CA
Project URL: http://buyonline.sheahomes.com/SheahomesFloorPlan?community_id=198&community_name=Canterbury%20Lane&plan_code=001A
Slow Home Test Score: 14
Claudette N.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:08 amComment: Walkscore: 45 / 100
Study needs doors to give privacy from entry. Long circulation routes, especially on second floor due to stair placement. Good individual spaces, missed out on circulation, orientation and location.
Project Name: Bungalows at Temecula Lane,
Size: 1807 sq ft
Project Address: 31260 Black Maple Dr, Temecula, CA
Project URL: http://www.drhorton.com/corp/GetFloorPlan.do?dv=25&pr=44158&pl=1159707
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Claudette N.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 amComment: Walkscore 80/100!
long circulation route with stair pushed off to one side of the plan (especially on floor 2). Outdoor living poorly connected to interior spaces, even though probably a good size. Tech is on a stair landing – not a nice space to be trying to get work done. Really nice kitchen and dining space relationship! Living room is good too. Not a single sideyard space (primary or otherwise)!
Project Name: Sycamore Stream,
Size: 1961 sq. ft.
Project Address: 189 Admiral Way, Costa Mesa, CA
Project URL: http://www.newhomesource.com/homedetail/market-28/specid-722963
Slow Home Test Score: 16
Joti Singh
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:29 amComment: Walkscore: 9/100
Project Name: Newbridge @ Avonlea — Residence 2
Size: 2290 sq ft
Project Address: 7150 Sheffield St Corona, CA 92880, USA
Project URL: http://buyonline.sheahomes.com/SheahomesFloorPlan?community_id=331&community_name=Newbridge%20at%20Avonlea%20&plan_code=0502
Slow Home Test Score: 7
Joti Singh
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 amComment:
Project Name: Newbridge @ Avonlea — Residence 4
Size: 2344 sq. ft.
Project Address: 7150 Sheffield St Corona, CA 92880, USA
Project URL: http://buyonline.sheahomes.com/SheahomesFloorPlan?community_id=331&community_name=Newbridge%20at%20Avonlea%20&plan_code=0401
Slow Home Test Score: 7
Claudette N.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:40 amComment: Walkscore: 28/100
Project Name: Castillo @ West Hills — Residence 5
Size: 2129 sq ft
Project Address: 28723 Calle De La Paz Valencia
Project URL: http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Los-Angeles/Castillo-At-West-Hills/Residence-5
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Claudette N.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 amComment: Walkscore: 46/100 — long, hilly circuit to get to destinations nearby (this is a flaw in the programming that walkscore is apparently working on using google’s walking directions function since the current programming doesn’t account for circuitous routes in determining distance – it imagines you’re a crow).
Project Name: Cornerstone @ Laguna Niguel —
Size: 1862 sq ft
Project Address: 5 Rutland Ct, Laguna Niguel, CA
Project URL: http://www.shapellhomes.com/communities/smartplan.cfm?plan=south-cornerstone-1.swf&community_id=339
Slow Home Test Score: 11
Eunice
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:05 amComment: Walkscore 48/100, but I gave the point due to the proximity to the Irvine business complex and Tustin metrolink <1.1 mi., also, the area is redeveloping on a former marine corps site (a lot of development nearby, but not adjacent due to military site size).
Project Name: Verdanas @ Columbus — Residence 1
Size: 1877 sq ft
Project Address: 33.715374,–117.820185
Project URL: http://laventura.lyonhomes.com/homes/model.php/Verandas_at_Columbus_Square-Residence_1_.html?c=241&m=888
Slow Home Test Score: 15
Eunice
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:17 amComment: Parlour and den are silly spaces. Maybe if the parlour was separated better from the entry it could become a very nice study / studio – having lots of light, a view of the outdoor space, and lots of room to work (although it is a bit far from the powder room…) I like the courtyard(ish) space that brings light in, but these spaces feel much too separate, much too individual for me.
Project Name: Verdanas @ Columbus — Residence 3
Size: 2394 sq ft
Project Address: 33.715547,-117.820044
Project URL: http://laventura.lyonhomes.com/homes/model.php/Verandas_at_Columbus_Square-Residence_3.html?c=241&m=890
Slow Home Test Score: 13
Paulina
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:23 amComment: Some nice outdoor spaces – under the ‘loggia’ off the den, and the courtyard off the dining room. Community is at the head of 2 converging highways – walkscore was 3/100 – go figure! Oh, and I hate that master bath layout.
Project Name: Manzanita @ Portola Springs– Plan 1
Size: 2200 sq ft
Project Address: 71 Autumn Sage, Irvine, CA, 92618
Project URL: http://www.richmondamerican.com/Shop+and+Buy/Floor+Plan.htm?mr=Orange%20County&pl=10939&cm=1276
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Braden
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:26 amComment: walkscore is 68/100
Project Name: Iris Gardens – Plan 14
Size: 1841 sq ft
Project Address: 33935 Lily Rd, Yucaipa, CA
Project URL: http://www.kbhome.com/Plan~PlanID~00350425-1841.aspx
Slow Home Test Score: 12
Paulina
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:29 amComment:
Project Name: El Dorado Ranch– Residence 4
Size: 1608 sq ft
Project Address: 3414 Rosegold Ave, Rosamond, CA 93560
Project URL: http://www.khov.com/Home/CA/06314/ModelsAvailable/06314PLAN4/InteractiveFloorplan.htm
Slow Home Test Score: 5
Paulina
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 amComment:
Project Name: Livingston @ Spencer’s Crossing — Residence 3
Size: 2269 sq ft
Project Address: 35768 Quail Run St, Murrieta, CA 92563
Project URL: http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/California/Riverside-County/LivingstonAtSpencersCrossing/Residence-3
Slow Home Test Score: 8