POLICY UPDATE: Portland City Council Extended SDC Waiver... has expired Recently Portland City Council voted to extend the Service Development Charges (SDCs) waiver for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for another two years until July 31st, 2018. This waiver, which saves those building ADUs $17,000 on average, has been in effect since
Join the Backyard Rental Revolution: Generate income, increase your wealth, and be a part of the housing crisis solution...when you build a Home Studio in your backyard. Win, Win, Win! A house is a fantastic asset that can increase your wealth in many ways, but the most overlooked
Building in your backyard: Two Types of Accessory Structures ADUs and Home Studios At SQFT Studios, we are often asked about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Our clients have heard about them in the media, from their neighbors, and even from our city government.
Choosing Building Materials Every building, and every building material has an impact on the Earth. Deciding to build means coming to terms with this fact and building sustainably means working within this context to minimize the impact each project has on the environment. A building’s life cycle can be understood in
What building GREEN means to Us FSC Certified
Introducing: The Maker Space 160 sqft of Raw, Configurable, Upgradable, Creative Space. This 160 sqft Home Studio is the genesis of our Home Studio idea. Designed for creators, makers, tinkerers, hobbyists, builders, dreamers, scrap-bookers, writers, painters, home office workers, and more.
SQFT Studios Volunteer Work in NOLA Working in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward Eli Green, co-founder of SQFT Studios and Director of Design, traveled to New Orleans to volunteer in the Lower 9th Ward. He worked with Garden on Mars,
Portland, Oregon is in the middle of a housing crisis. Mayor Charlie Hales has declared a State of Emergency due the extremely high number of homeless people within our city. This is partially attributed to the high cost of rent and low availability. The city has been pushing for additional
Introducing: The Guest Suite This 192 sqft Guest Bedroom with full bath is perfect for short-term rental services like Airbnb The Guest Suite with full bath Home Studio is an affordable way to add additional space and value
SQFT Studios in Portland Monthly Magazine! Last December, PDXMonthly.com featured a great article about SQFT Studios and our vision for the Home Studios we build in Portland and the surrounding areas. Seeing SQFT Studios on the front page of this great magazine was one
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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