Arizona can point with pride to several new housing developments where the builder and a good designer have worked hand in hand. Result: a practical use of space, an attractive use of materials, and much more value received for the buyer's dollar. This house, in just over 1000 sq. ft., not only has three bedrooms and a spacious living-dining area, but a large and welcome storage room. The front door stands open showing the coat closet which forms the small entryway. A back patio fully enclosed in a tall redwood fence gives complete safety and privacy to children's play-yard, while the front patio doubles the area of the glass-walled living room. Typical of other cost-saving plans, this house has no fireplace.

Part of the Sherman Park tract in the San Fernando Valley, this single-story residence was designed by renowned master architect Edward H. Fickett, F.A.I.A., and constructed by builder/developer Ray Hommes, the home was created to bring high-design architectural concepts into an affordable, functional footprint for everyday families.

PLAN P-491—House Area 961 sq. ft. Looking at the trim exterior, it is difficult to believe that this is about the smallest 3 bedroom ranch house possible, with full living facilities — carefully designed to accommodate 4 to 5 persons. The main achievement are: maximum living space (note minimum hall areas); low construction costs (by using a simple, rectangular shape); attractive exterior; comfortable living; all in a home that would fit anyone's budget. Dining-kitchen combination is a generous 18 foot room. Living room has a vestibule formed by the guest closet. Bath has double lavatory and is located to serve every room directly and with privacy. 8 closets supply ample clothes and linen storage, while the garage and full basement more than complete the requirements. Pierced brick wall of covered porch and attached garage extend the house length to an impressive 62'7" and provide pleasurable, private, outdoor living room complete with barbeque.

PLAN P-273—House area, first floor 845 sq. ft., future expansion attic 450 sq. ft. Double economy is offered in this two-way expansion home. The $1\frac{1}{2}$ story house is a true construction cost saver, particularly when it is rectangular in shape and is size-designed to fit standard lumber and material lengths. The two-way expansion possibilities add tremendous value and are another economical feature of this small lot home . . . expansion upwards under an already constructed roof is inexpensive and simple enough for the home mechanic to do. Space for two additional bedrooms and a bath has been provided to be built when needed. Expansion downwards into the already constructed basement is another economical and uncomplicated project. Here living possibilities may be increased by the addition of a family room, den, shop and storage area.

PLAN P-546—area, 1492 sq. Entrance foyer channels traffic direct to living room, bedrooms or kitchen. Spacious living-dining area is lined with sliding glass doors doors at the back, communicating with the big rear porch. Kitchen has absolutely everything, including good eating space and room for washer and dryer. Storage of every sort is on a lavish scale. All three bedrooms are good sized and well closeted, and the master room has its own bath and a closet-lined dressing room.

PLAN P-560—area, 1,374 sq. ft. in living and sleeping levels. Extra-special plan for families with lively youngsters. Family room level, with lavatory, coat closet, storage for bikes and wagons, and play space, takes care of practically all their needs and spares the rest of the house. Mother in the kitchen can keep in touch with activities in the play yard, just outside, or the family room, just four steps down. Upstairs, three big bedrooms, huge closets for toys and miscellany as well as clothes, and a bathroom with dual lavatories and separate tub to ease the early morning traffic jam.