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 tell clients that we’re going to install this into their new
Download our ADU Quick Start Guide for Portland Everything you wanted to know about ADUs Here at SQFT Studios, our clients ask us a lot of questions about ADUs. Through years of experience and following the industry, we have compiled a list
Tree Preservation Standards Portland gets serious about its trees Stumptown Stumptown is a nickname given to the city of Portland because, upon first development of the city, virtually all the trees were cut down leaving stumps everywhere. In order to move away from
Defining a Genre:Home Studio When Eli started SQFT Studios, he knew he wanted to build special backyard structures. These structures could be used for all sorts of activities; offices, artist studios, guest rooms, yoga studios...so many uses! The problem is that each one of these buildings
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.
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.
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
The Value of Habitable Spaces Permitted vs. Non-Permitted Structures SQFT Studios are 100% Habitable spaces. What does that mean? A Habitable space as defined by the Oregon Department of Buildings (DOB) is: Habitable room or space is a structure for living, sleeping, eating or
Working from home in a Home Studio Separating work from home without ever leaving home What is it like to work from a Home Studio? Working from home is nothing new, and it has become more of the norm than ever before. Telecommuting, or operating a one or
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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