Plan Specifications
About This Plan
These small a-frame cabin plans download as a complete PDF set the moment you order. A modern A-frame on a 16 by 25 foot footprint, with a sleeping loft above and the whole gable end glazed. Small enough to build yourself over a season, and the cheapest way to get a genuine cabin onto a piece of land.
Architectural Style
Small a-frame cabin plansThe glazed gableThe entire front gable is glass. On an A-frame that is the defining move, because the roof and the walls are the same surface, so glazing the gable is the only way to get a view and it gives you one from floor to ridge. From inside, the effect is a wall of trees or sky rather than a window in a wall.
Living Space
How it is arrangedLiving and kitchen share the ground floor as one open space, warmed by a wood-burning stove. The bedroom is in the loft above, reached by stair, which is the traditional A-frame arrangement and the reason the footprint can stay this small.
Based on national averages: $19,650 - $26,200
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Use the zoom controls to inspect the drawing. Fully dimensioned PDFs are included in your plan set download.
What's Included in Your Plan Set
Every plan purchase includes everything you need to build your dream home
Construction Drawings
Complete set of detailed architectural plans including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
- Foundation plan
- Floor plans for all levels
- Exterior elevations (all sides)
- Building sections
- Construction details
Structural Plans
Engineering specifications for framing, load-bearing walls, and structural support.
- Roof framing plan
- Floor framing plan
- Beam specifications
- Column schedules
- Load calculations
Electrical Layout
Complete electrical plan showing outlets, switches, fixtures, and panel locations.
- Outlet locations
- Switch layouts
- Lighting fixtures
- Panel box location
- Dedicated circuits
Foundation Options
Multiple foundation types included to suit your building site requirements.
- Slab foundation
- Crawl space option
- Basement option
- Pier foundation
- Site-specific adaptations
Plan Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our house plans
What's included in the house plan package?
Every set includes the cover sheet, foundation plan, dimensioned floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, roof plan, and electrical layouts as PDF. The CAD Files upgrade adds fully editable drawings.
Can I modify the house plans?
Yes. Modification quotes are free and most changes such as mirroring, resizing rooms, or adding a garage bay are quoted within 2 business days.
How long does delivery take?
Instantly. Your download is available the moment checkout completes, and the link is emailed to you as well.
Are these plans suitable for my local building codes?
Plans are drawn to the International Residential Code. Some jurisdictions require local engineering review or stamps; your building department can confirm what applies.
What is your return policy?
Plans are digital files delivered instantly, so every order is final and non-refundable. You confirm this at checkout when you ask for immediate access. If a file is faulty, incomplete, or does not match what its listing described, contact us and we will repair or replace it.
Do you provide construction cost estimates?
A cost-to-build report can be ordered for any plan and reflects your local material and labor costs.
Can I build the same plan multiple times?
A purchase licenses one build. Contact us for multi-build pricing.
Do you offer mirror-reverse plans?
Yes, mirrored plan sets are available at no additional cost. Just mention it when ordering or in the modification request.
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Inside the Modern A-Frame Cabin, 16x25 plan set
This is not a sketch or a concept render. It is a complete, buildable document set your contractor can price and permit from on day one.
- Full construction drawings: foundation, framing, elevations and sections
- Reviewed by a licensed architect before it ever reaches your builder
- Delivered as a print-ready PDF the moment your order completes
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