This design seems to be the most popular... it's one of my favorites of your stock plans, but what is it that your clients find about it that is so appealing? You've seen more than a few of these built. Are there things that you hadn't foreseen that make this design so adaptable to different environments?

I'm seriously thinking of purchasing some land in Italy at the moment, what do you think would have to be modified in your stock plans to make them EU compliant?

I never would have predicted that this would be the most popular design. So far its been built by empty nesters, and young familys for a weekend house. That was certainly the target, but I never expected it to be more popular than designs for people building a primary residence. I guess it jives with all the modern houses I see at the beach - people are more willing to take risks with vacation homes and retirement homes.

I'm sure each country in the EU retains their unique building standards. In italy I'd expect they would build with concrete block. Really the best thing go do is give a local builder the plans and let them have at it!