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Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosThe Garden House by <a href="http://www.initstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank">In.It.Studios</a> is a compact home perfect for solitary retreats or for entertaining guests. Tucked away into the forest in Slough, UK, the one bedroom studio was built with sustainable timber and it features a sedum roof. Designed for energy-efficiency and sustainability, In.It.Studios' prefabricated homes aim to provide extra space as studios, offices, or guest houses. This particular garden house features a living area, a bedroom and a bathroom all tucked into a neat, modern package.1
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosThe 400 sq ft Slough Garden House features timber construction along with timber window and door frames.2
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosAll the timber is sourced from <a href="http://www.fsc.org/" target="_blank">FSC</a> or <a href="http://www.pefc.org/" target="_blank">PEFC</a> certified sources.3
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosFoam insulation boards with a secondary thermoreflective foil membranes ensure effective insulation and act as a moisture barrier.4
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosDouble glazed windows finish out the thermal envelope.5
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosThe entire structure is clad in Western Red Cedar, which is durable and requires no treatment.6
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosThe high-performance wall, roof, and floor assembly were all prefabricated and then assembled on site.7
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosThe interior is simple and compact and large enough for a living room, bedroom and bathroom.8
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosA radiant heater is sufficient to heat the entire space.9
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosA compact bathroom features modern fixtures.10
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosBuilt on a concrete plinth system from <a href="http://www.swiftfoundations.co.uk/" target="_blank">Swift</a>, each garden house could easily be moved off its foundation and relocated if necessary.11
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosFinally, the cantilevered roof provides sun and weather protection to the house and a sedum roof provides insulation and rainwater absorption.12
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosIn.It.Studios can build these prefab annexes in a number of sizes and <a href="http://www.initstudios.co.uk/Prices.aspx" target="_blank">prices start</a> at £15,391.13
Garden Studio-In.It.StudiosFloorplan of the Slough Garden House.14
