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The foundation built 12’x24′ Studio Shed at the Micro Showcase was built in spring of 2014. Looking around at many different pre-fab shed options, we decided that Studio Shed was one of the best-in-class options for a small foundation built structure- very well designed, lots of light, fairly affordable, versatile and a fairly quick design/ship/build timeline.  We think this company makes some of the most attractive storage and garage structures around, and they also have a ‘lifestyle‘ line that are perfect for foundation-built micro homes, backyard ADU’s (accessory dwelling units), art studios, guest rooms, etc. The company has common values about re-envisioning what our space needs really are.

The Studio Shed here is built out as a showcase residential micro-unit with 253 ft2 of interior space. Key micro and green elements include:

  • A 7′ transforming+mobile hydraulic table, designed & built here at the Micro Showcase, that can be a coffee table, dining table, or work table depending on height. [see transforming tables]
  • A convertible sofa/vertical bed from Breda Beds [see convertible beds]
  • Compacting seating from Molo [see compact seating]
  • Space and energy efficient mini-split HVAC unit (heat+cool) [see heating and cooling]
  • Space and energy efficient combination washer/dryer
  • Space efficient combination microwave/convection oven [see micro kitchens]
  • Off-grid rainwater collection and filtration system [see off grid water]
  • Off-grid toilet [see off grid sanitation]
  • 5′ closet
  • All natural American Clay wall plaster

 

see the Studio Shed blog.

Exterior of Studio Shed, with rain cistern
Exterior of Studio Shed, with rain cistern
Studio Shed exterior (with painted Hardyboard- a concrete board)
Studio Shed exterior (with painted Hardyboard- a concrete board)
Kitchen/dining area
Kitchen/dining area
Hydraulic table (down at dining table height)
Hydraulic table (down at dining table height)
Hydraulic table (up at counter height)
Hydraulic table (up at counter height)
Hidden drying rack
Hidden drying rack
Bath with shower
Bath with shower
Looking toward the corner office / living room
Looking toward the corner office / living room
Breda Bed (murphy) + Sofa
Breda Bed (murphy) + Sofa
Shelving
Shelving
Molo collapsible seating/coffee table
Molo collapsible seating/coffee table
Studio shed entry
Studio shed entry
Closeup of the vertical window
Closeup of the vertical window
Original plans from Studio Shed
Original plans from Studio Shed
Day 0- Goodbye to the old ugly shipping container...
Day 0- Goodbye to the old ugly shipping container…
Day 1- Concrete pour
Day 1- Concrete pour
Day 2 (after concrete dried)- Studio Shed build starts
Day 2 (after concrete dried)- Studio Shed build starts
Day 2- putting the ZipSystem walls up (note no Tyvek needed!)
Day 2- putting the ZipSystem walls up (note no Tyvek needed!)
Day 3- Tony installs doors
Day 3- Tony installs doors
Day 4- Interior unfinished, waiting for insulation and drywall...
Day 4- Interior unfinished, waiting for insulation and drywall…
Day 5- Tony finishing then galvanized metal roof in one day!
Day 5- Tony finishing then galvanized metal roof in one day!
Studio Shed siding (Hardyboard), pre-cut and pre-painted
Studio Shed siding (Hardyboard), pre-cut and pre-painted
Tony works on the siding (we were a bit slower putting this up- took a bit longer than expected)
Tony works on the siding (we were a bit slower putting this up- took a bit longer than expected)
Insulation in and drywall up
Insulation in and drywall up
Electric and insulation (roxol) being added to Studio Shed walls
Electric and insulation (roxol) being added to Studio Shed walls
Bags of American Clay ready for mixing for wall application
Bags of American Clay ready for mixing for wall application
Clay is applied over prepped drywall for a very rugged and easily repairable finish (also 100% all natural)
Clay is applied over prepped drywall for a very rugged and easily repairable finish (also 100% all natural)
Brian troweling clay
Brian troweling clay
Interior buildout 1
Interior buildout 1
Interior buildout 2
Interior buildout 2
Plumbing
Plumbing
Brian hauled the bath door home on the RadWag electric bike
Brian hauled the bath door home on the RadWag electric bike

4 Comments

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  • Barry H
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    December 2, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I have a foundation built and would like to install this as an OTG dwelling on my property – where can I get one?

    • Brian
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      December 2, 2015 at 2:47 PM

      https://www.studio-shed.com/

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