We've recently completed a brand new Home Studio! Read below to discover how SQFT Studios was the perfect solution. The Challenge: The client wanted to add an additional bedroom and bathroom to their 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house. They looked at
Fire Rated Construction, Unvented Roofs, and YouWhen where and how to FireproofEveryone wants to make the most out of their property, and rightly so. Maximizing your open space is one great method, and pushing any buildings (especially accessory structures) as close to your property line is one way to increase the open
Let's look at the different types of rental options and their specific payback periods or ROIs. Short-Term Rental (STR): is defined by the City of Portland in the Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental web page for a 1 or 2 dwelling structure (a typical Portland home) as a 30
If you are considering building an accessory building to rent for short or long-term rental, this post is for you. In Part I (what you are reading now) I'll describe the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and the conditions I will use to determine the Return on
Every homeowner knows they own a piece of land. Nearly everyone assumes that the boundaries are clear and that their fences, buildings, and other landscape elements denote property lines. It turns out, this is far less common than we assume. In reality, our property lines are often confused, out
Hiring a Contractor What to expect, and what to watch out for Full disclosure: SQFT Studios is a residential general contractor. Below are best practices when hiring any contractor, including us! The type of projects we work on are often
Lofts! Not just cool urban spaces Tiny homes Micro Houses Trailer living Vanlife Repurposed Urban warehouses What do they all have in common? Lots of cool LOFTS! At SQFT Studios we love lofts. They are super cool fun spaces that promote feelings of
Accessory Structures and Design Conformity Rules governing the Design of ADUs in Portland When starting a project building an Accessory Structure (Home Studio, ADU, Home Office, or even a storage shed) it can be both daunting and exciting at the
SQFT Studios ERV Guide What is an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)? And why do you put one in every unit you build? Here at SQFT Studios, we install an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) in every unit we build. When we
Playhouse Design Competition Small Spaces - Big Fun, and All For Charity! Here at SQFT Studios we are always looking for cool interesting design. As specialists in small structures we see an amazing amount of inspirational work
SQFT Studios is a residential design-build firm. We create ADUs, Guest Suites, Home Studios, and full-sized homes in Portland, Oregon. Our custom and prefabricated designs use high-quality construction methods while delivering exceptional value.
SQFT Studios is a residential design-build firm. We create ADUs, Guest Suites, Home Studios, and full-sized homes in Portland, Oregon. Our custom and prefabricated designs use high-quality construction methods while delivering exceptional value.
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