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| Affordable, value-added solution for work-at-home artist  This september Studio Shed partnered with Denver's SolSource to design and install a highly functional, energy-efficient and charming workspace in the backyard of Gail Siegel's home in Lafayette, Colorado. Gail Siegel, retired after 22 years with CU, is now a full-time jeweler specializing in precious metal which requires working with fire. Gail's home is a 100 yr. old timber-frame miner's cottage (that once belonged to the train master) which is not conducive to flammable projects. "I spent 18 months thoroughly weighing my options between renting a space for $500-$600/month, selling my home which I love and purchasing a larger home or building a backyard shed." Once Gail came across Studio Shed, she saw immediately that it best suited her construction needs and was a cost effective solution. Gail decided to build a solar powered Studio Shed along with Denver's own SolSource. Still concerned about the price, her brother put it simply "It's a wise investment that will continue to increase the value of your home." The spacious 14' x 10' x 9' prefabricated Studio Shed features solar-power, electrical and plumbing. The exterior is built with FSC certified TruWood Collins Siding and corrugated metal, one large south-facing 3'x3' window to heat the foam-insulated cement floor, and north-facing horizontal and vertical window sets. SolSource custom designed and installed a solar system to fit the 11'x16' studio roof. The 9' high pitched roof is outfitted with a 1.9 kilowatt system comprised of eight 235-watt modules and microinverters that will power both the studio and Gail's home. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |