Office (click to enlarge)
Specifications: 199 sq. ft. interior, Footprint: 13′ x 23′
Description: Here’s a perfect design for your backyard office or studio. Building codes vary from region to region, but this design may not need a building permit because it falls below the minimum floor space requirement of 200 sq. ft.
Office (click to enlarge)
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I saw photos and floorplans of a rammed earth home a few years back which I thought had a very good idea–the had a desk built into a windowsill, with the window itself mounted to the outside surface of the wall. Thus, the desk extended into the room only a foot or so, with the rest of the desktop in the wall area. I thought it was a very nice idea for a small space in a building with thick walls–although for knee space, I’d probably extend it out eighteen inches or thereabouts. That would also give room to push the desk chair mostly under the desk surface, again without intruding into the interior space very much.
One question–is your 200 square foot space interior or exterior dimensions? Local codes, as you know, vary on which is acceptable (and some have minimums other than 200 square feet, but that seems the most common).
I would also consider putting in glass shelves in some window openings to make a mini-greenhouse. Personally, I do prefer the windows towards the outside of the openings, as that makes waterproofing the sills less of an issue. Do you have a reason for preferring them in the middle of the openings that I am not aware of, please?
These are all good ideas. Thanks for sharing. The Office is 200 sq. ft. interior. Codes vary, so check with local building authorities.
Generally I recommend flush mounted windows (windows set on the outside of the wall). Here, I’m showing an optional way for aesthetics. This is similar to how we built our roundhouse windows and really love the look. Windows and doors are vulnerable to moisture problems, so be sure to have good sized roof overhangs.
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Hello, again! Got my plan, thanks loads, and now shopping for materials. Best I can figure, this thing ought to use about 1100 14″ x 26″ bags, including earthbag foundation and not allowing for windows and doors. Does that sound reasonable, or is my math way off? Thanks again!