Brita

Design Details

Stylish rustic-modern loft cottage designed specifically for extremely low energy use. High cathedral ceilings, cozy sleeping loft, code-compliant ladder, working kitchen with laundry, three point shower room and living room intended for views. Ideal as a backyard accessory dwelling unit, rural cabin, cottage, mother-in-law home, office or Airbnb rental.

• 200 square feet + 89 sf loft

• Sleeping loft

• 1 bath with shower, w.c. and sink

• Code-compliant ladder

• Design standard: International Residential Code.

• Estimated cost to build is $100-155 per square foot depending on zip code.

• Size: 10’ x 20’ + porches

• Exterior height: 16’-5 ¼”

• Main ceiling height: 8’-0”

• Loft ceiling height: 5’-0”

• Walls: 2x6, R-40

• Roof: 2X12, R-60, standing seam metal or composite shingles, 12:12

• Foundation: Super-insulated slab

• Heating/cooling: Heat pump (mini-split)

• Fireplace/wood-stove: optional

• Ladder: specifications included

• Water heating: Tankless electric

• Ventilation: HRV/ERV (What’s this?

What included

• Instant PDF download

• License to build one garage

Plans are delivered as immediate PDF downloads and are ready to submit for permitting and construction anywhere in the US or Canada. Additional information and/or engineering may be required in specific zip codes, check with your local building department. Plans include license to build one house.

Want to make changes? You can also purchase the editable CAD for this plan.