THIS SIDE-TO-SIDE split-level has a modern touch. Note the no-nonsense roof structure, the simple but efficient- looking exterior, the functional rectangular plan. You step from an attractively- planted entrance area into a hall on the level of the living room. This room is tremendous-it occupies 480 square feet of floor area and is dominated by a huge fire- place. All the other rooms are up four steps. Behind the living room is the kitchen, flanked on one side by a dinette for snacks and informal meals and on the other by a dining room for more formal occasions. The Westwind has three bedrooms, all larger than average. There are two bathrooms-the one off the master bedroom has twin wash basins so that He and She can get ready for their engagements at the same time. 

THIS HOUSE, originally designed for a hillside location, features a butterfly roof which is like the wings of the insect- higher on the outside than in the center. It is an economical design. For one thing, it saves on the cost of gutters and leaders; water drains to the center of the roof and then is carried away by a single leader.

The front of the Sea Gull is intended to face the high side of the hill. From this elevation, you see a one-story house. Walk around the rear and it becomes a two-story house as a result of the downward slope. On the main floor level, there are three bedrooms, two baths, an oversized living room, kitchen, dinette and den. The latter three rooms are in the rear of the house and open onto a balcony overlooking the hills below. There's plenty of room for expansion on the lower level. 

DO YOU OR DON'T YOU need a garage? Architects differ on that question. Some argue that it pays to protect your car from the elements at all times. Others say that modern automobiles are made with finishes that withstand sun, rain and snow and don't need an expensive covering.

A carport like the one included in the Westerner is a good compromise. It protects the car, adds to the appearance of the house and can be used as a covered porch as well. Most important of all, of course, it costs much less than a garage to build.

Features of the Westerner are a front- to-back living room, with floor-to-ceiling picture windows at both ends; a kitchen- dining room combination which can be closed off from the living room by means of a folding door; and a slate entry hall flanked by a handsome fireplace enclosed in a brick wall which dominates one side of the living room. There are high sloping ceilings in most rooms, full forced warm- air heat for every room, and an economical plumbing arrangement. For economy's sake also, the furnace flue is located next to the fireplace.

The Westerner is available either with or without a basement and can be built in any part of the country. It also may be readily expanded in any direction.

The exterior finish is cedar siding with some brick or stone, if desired. Marble chips or gravel are used on the roof. Requirements of F.H.A. and V.A. have been specifically incorporated into the design of this home. Special attention also has been given to construction details so that waste of materials and labor may be eliminated.

ONE WAY architects fight rising building costs is by designing houses that are as simple to build as possible. This post-and-beam model is an example. Construction is uncomplicated. For example, when the carpenters apply the roof sheathing, they are also applying the finished ceiling for the main-floor rooms. One piece of wood thus is made to serve a double purpose.

The almost all-glass wall makes the Lakeside worth considering if you have a lot with a view-a hillside lot, for example, or one overlooking a stream. The living room is situated out of the traffic flow, allowing family activities to leave the social area undisturbed. Note the raised hearth fireplace, bringing the fire up within easy view, and the partial wall that separates living room from entry.

The kitchen is planned for maximum efficiency. It enjoys a view of the deck and the scene beyond. The family dining room, adjacent, could look out on its own private garden or courtyard. (The end of the living room may be used for more formal dining.) There is ample storage space in this house. Witness the utility room, with cupboard or closet room for miscellaneous cleaning supplies as well as laundry facilities. The bedrooms are provided with wall- to-wall wardrobe closets. Also note the unusual bath arrangement, with the tub room accessible to either bath.

Downstairs, roughed-in plumbing provides for a future bath with adjoining bedroom. There is a large shop area and a big recreation room with fireplace, opening out onto a patio. This house may also be built without a basement.

THE TEAL provides an interesting ex- ample of how design interest can be added while basic principals of economy are observed. This is an essentially simple exterior, low in cost and easy to build. But a den and garage are added, with their position set back slightly. This set-back, plus brick veneer, makes house inviting.

If you want a small house to look appropriate on a large lot, the Teal will serve the purpose. With garage and den, it measures 75 feet across. But it is only 27 feet 8 inches deep. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large fireplace that occupies a commanding position in the living room, and a large walk-in closet for the master bedroom. Architect Matern has specified a cedar lining for this closet so that you can store out-of-season clothing there as well as things you use regularly.

For the sake of economy, the two bathrooms are located back-to-back and are close to the kitchen. Since a minimum of pipe is required to install plumbing fixtures, there is a saving both in the cost of material and in labor. Other features include: A den located for maximum privacy, with its exterior rear entrance leading to a covered porch and the yard beyond. A different type breakfast corner in the kitchen that is formed by the rear projection of chimney block and kitchen cabinets. A rear garage entrance, which opens to the covered porch and provides protection against the weather. A full dining room that is large and well-lighted, with corner sash affording a view of the porch and the rear garden. Large aluminum sliding glass windows throughout, with the exception of the bow bay window in the living room. 

THIS PLAN CONCENTRATES on giving a maximum amount of usable living space within a small area. It is a modest- sized home but has all the features-or can be made to provide them-that can be found in a much larger house.

Typical of the good use that is made of space is the living-dining combination. It measures 23 feet from front to rear and the entire expanse is viewed as one steps into the living room from the foyer. The cut-back area of the dining space gives it the impression of being an actual room. It makes the full area of the living room available for dining if needed. Picture windows on the walls of both the living room and dining room also add to the illusion of large size.

The foyer is over-sized-another "big-house" feature. It leads to a center hall off which there are three good-sized bedrooms and an unusually well-planned bathroom. The foyer and center hall provide efficient circulation throughout the house, making it unnecessary to cross any room to get to another.

The kitchen is arranged in the popular L-shape. While it occupies a modest area, the efficient food preparation and storage arrangements leave room for a full-sized breakfast nook. There also is ample room for the largest refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers.

A feature of the bathroom is a vanity dressing table measuring more than six feet long, with a huge glass-door medicine cabinet above. A plastic counter-top is specified for the vanity. It can be obtained in a wide variety of colors and will resist stains, burns, abrasions and other abuse.

The bathtub is set into a nook, away from the window-a location that eliminates the danger of drafts while you bathe. There is plenty of room for shelves in the bathroom so that it will have adequate storage facilities. A hamper is built into one wall. Ver- tical poles separate the vanity from the water closet for an economical touch of glamor.

The master bedroom carries out the "big-house" theme. It has two unusually large closets. Many home builders have chosen to finish the larger of the closets as a lavatory. It is also possible, by extending the depth of the closet somewhat, to make it a full bathroom with a stall shower.

While there is no garage in this plan, one may easily be added to the living room- dining room side of the house. The garage could then be reached directly from the dining area. Other options could include an economical fireplace. The present plan shows only a chimney for the furnace, but this is located directly where a fireplace could be added most conveniently. If you choose to build a rear patio, or enclose it later, the door has been placed so that you can reach it from the dining room-not through a cluttered kitchen. The basement can be reached from the center hall. If you finish it off with a game room, guests can come and go without entering any other rooms.

The exterior is an economical combination of wood shingles with a small area of brick. It is neat and trim but provides enough decorative touches to make it homey. An appealing feature are the win- dow boxes under the bedroom wing. Note large living room corner window.