This is No Small Plans, a series where we highlight some of Dwell’s best floor plans for real, practical inspiration. It’s never easy to pinpoint the origins of an enduring architectural type.

Using the drawings submitted by designers or by surveying buildings we create or update "Base Floor Plans" using AutoCAD. The floor plans are available as pdf files and show a general representation ...

If you watch home-improvement shows or follow home-decor topics on social media, you're likely familiar with open-concept floor plans. They've been a go-to in American home design in recent years ...

The schematic drawings—floor plans, site plans and building elevations—are reviewed and refined for functionality, usability, required adjacencies, code compliance, security, safety and aesthetics.

Open floor plans have become synonymous with modern living, offering a spacious, airy feel that many homeowners desire.