Comments on: PREFAB FRIDAY: Modern Cabana

By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » ECOSPACE GREEN GARDEN STUDIO

Inhabitat » Blog Archive » ECOSPACE GREEN GARDEN STUDIO — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:50 +0000

[...] We’ve waxed lyrical about many a mini backyard prefab, (the FutureShed, the Modern Cabana, the MetroShed) but the EcoSpace Garden Studio really takes the cake. This stylish little prefab is green in almost every way: it is constructed from sustainably harvested cedar, employs eco-friendly materials throughout the structure and interior, and even comes outfitted with a pre-built green roof! Starting at £15,850, its reasonably priced as well – although bathrooms, kitchens and necessary amenities cost extra. [...]

By: Kiki

Kiki — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:38:24 +0000

Awesome. Great, clean expression of and out-building…

By: doug brockman

doug brockman — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:37:50 +0000

Really. Gheda is right. Everything lately that has a 10′x10′ (3mx3m) footprint seems to be a shameless knock-off of Blazona work. Albeit his is still more refined and adaptable. Even his Modular units can built side by side or off set with front window openings flush, to form larger more interesting spaces and not leave the 10′x10′ modular format. None of the “bargin backyard shacks ” that have surfaced lately can do that.

I am in the process of building one of Blazona’s 10′x10′ Modulars by Redi-made and have not any way possible to stay close to the $1500. cost estimate. Bare bones more like $2300-$2500. But then who can’t resist putting in a few little upgrades while building yourself. Even so. bare bones or souped up much less expensive than this lack lustre effort.

And what is that I see? An el cheapo aluminum sliding glass door and the worst of the worst prefinished wood paneling. Tacky. And at a $100./sqr.ft. ….shameless.

By: Gheda

Gheda — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:15:32 +0000

Or you can go to Readymade.com and order their architect stamped plans for a 10 x 10 room that can be built for about $1500. Not as fancy as this one but good enough for the back yard, or as fancy as you want to make it with material upgrades.

By: Architect Leopold Mak Ender

Architect Leopold Mak Ender — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:48:28 +0000

Please go on, the world need evolutions like this.
Do never hesitate to go on with ideas.

By: Richie K

Richie K — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:07:40 +0000

An interesting template to copy. Bring the pictures to ‘Home Depot’ and shop. The materials should cost about $3 – 4,000.00 Max. get a contractor friend to help you spec out and build it. Costs will probably top out at $6000. That is a $6,500 savings over what Modern Cabana is asking. Use part of what is saved to install water catchment from the roof, a composting toilet, electrical wiring and solar power panel.

Enjoy…

Richie