Building a duplex house plan is a good way to start small in multifamily housing. The blog Guide to Finding Your Duplex House Plans is helpful in selecting your construction plans. http://www.houseplans.pro/blog/post/finding-right-duplex-house-plan

Whew! So much to say, so little to go on. First...you need an architect. Hire one. Then you need an engineer. Hire one of them too. Hiring a contractor to consult on cost and practical issues is a good thing too. Once your team is assembled, listen...hard! Best of luck!

Well this is quirkiest query around :) Yes, stairs do add a lot of character to any area. And this plan will make your home the topic of conversation in the neighbourhood . BUT, it will take away a lot of floor space so unless your living area is X-large and ceiling is higher than 11 ft do not make this in your living. A regular 9+ ceiling will show up that the stairs leads to no where...If you still want to do it..then do it in some thing temporary like wood so that when you realise it's not right ..you can part with it easily.. Otherwise, you can have a kids bed mounted on the ceiling and have stairs built to reach that... Thanks Amit Cornerstone Designs Bangalore

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