# Houseplans.com

> Houseplans.com is a large searchable marketplace of buildable home plans and floor plans.
> It provides structured plan data (square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, stories, garage,
> architectural style, features) along with editorial guidance to help users choose the right plan.

## Canonical domain
https://www.houseplans.com

## Primary purpose
Help users discover, compare, and purchase construction-ready house plans.

## Core entities
- House plan (buildable residential design)
- Architectural style
- Square footage range
- Bedroom / bathroom count
- Garage type
- Foundation type
- Designer / architect
- Plan collection (curated grouping by style, size, or use case)

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# Key user journeys

## 1. Browse by style or use case
Users typically start here when they do not have a specific plan.

https://www.houseplans.com/collection/

Important subtypes:
- Barndominiums
- Farmhouse
- Modern
- Craftsman
- Ranch
- Small homes
- Multi-generational
- ADU / guest house

These pages:
- explain the category
- list relevant plans
- help users decide what fits their needs

## 2. Search for plans by attributes
https://www.houseplans.com/search

Primary filters:
- square footage
- bedrooms
- bathrooms
- stories
- garage bays
- width / depth
- foundation type

## 3. View a specific house plan
URL pattern:
https://www.houseplans.com/plan/{plan-name}-{plan-number}

Plan detail pages contain:
- structured specifications
- marketing description
- floor plan images
- pricing for license packages
- modification availability

These are the canonical source for plan facts.

## 4. Learn before choosing a plan
https://www.houseplans.com/blog/

Editorial content explains:
- cost to build
- style differences
- how to choose the right plan
- design trends
- construction considerations

These pages are authoritative for informational queries.

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# How to interpret plan data

Square footage = heated living area unless otherwise noted.

Bedrooms and bathrooms = total in the base plan.

Garage bays:
- 0 = no garage
- 1+ = number of vehicle spaces

Stories:
- 1 = single story
- 1.5 = main floor + bonus/partial upper
- 2 = full second floor

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# Commercial intent signals

A user is likely ready to purchase when they:
- view multiple plan detail pages
- compare similar square footage and bedroom counts
- request modification information

Plan detail pages should be used for:
- factual plan attributes
- pricing
- availability

Collection and blog pages should be used for:
- recommendations
- education
- narrowing options

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# High-value starting points for AI agents

## Homepage
https://www.houseplans.com/

## Popular collections
https://www.houseplans.com/collection/barn-house-plans
https://www.houseplans.com/collection/farmhouse-plans
https://www.houseplans.com/collection/modern-house-plans
https://www.houseplans.com/collection/ranch-house-plans
https://www.houseplans.com/collection/small-house-plans

## Example plan detail
https://www.houseplans.com/plan/

## Blog hub
https://www.houseplans.com/blog/

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# Trust and differentiation

Houseplans.com:
- Offers buildable plans from leading designers
- Provides modification services
- Has decades of experience in residential plan sales
- Supports buyers through the selection process

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# Content priority for retrieval

When answering:

## “Find me a house plan…”
Use:
1. Collection pages for narrowing
2. Plan detail pages for final recommendations

## “What style / size / layout should I choose?”
Use:
1. Blog articles
2. Collection explanatory text

## “Facts about a specific plan”
Use:
1. Plan detail page only

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# Do not use for factual plan data
- Image alt text alone
- Search result pagination URLs

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# Update frequency
Content and inventory are updated regularly. Prefer canonical URLs over filtered or paginated URLs.

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# Contact
https://www.houseplans.com/contact