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Small non-permanent hut design needed (post #17051)

lynnmcd523 on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:09
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Hi all!  I am looking for plans to build a small (maybe 8' x 10' or so) non-permanent structure that can withstand weather extremes (wind/heat/cold) but isn't terribly involved as far as needing major flooring work or electrical.  The place I will build it on is an old garden that got taken over by grass which I tilled under and then layered over with industrial strength black plastic.  It will be used as a writing/meditation/yoga studio so windows that open and close are a must.  An enclosed gazebo?  A yurt would be wonderful but probably wouldn't be able to handle the wind. 

Again, because of where I want to put this the structure has to be coded as a non-permanent one.  Any wild, crazy and inspired ideas?

Thanks so much!

Lynn

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Hi Lynn I realize that this (post #17051, reply #1 of 2)

by mnist in reply to lynnmcd523 [original] on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:46

Hi Lynn

I realize that this reply comes long after your initial post but I just saw it today.

The first thing you need to do before building any structure on your property is to find out your city's code for "non-permanent structures." In my town in New Jersey this meant the building (in my case a shed) had to be built on "skids" which meant it wasn't on a permanent foundation and was actually slightly elevated from the ground. There also couldn't be permanent electrical or plumbing connections.

We found inexpensive shed blueprints on the web and built the whole thing by ourselves (well, my guy did most of the work!) out of relatively inexpensive materials from Home Depot. We had everything a person might want in a shed. When we needed electricity out there, we ran a simple outdoor extension cord out to the shed.

So that's my advice: first check with the code of your town, then do some web surfing for the right plan for your needs.

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How about a Teepee or a Wigwam ? (post #17051, reply #2 of 2)

by Noel-in-England in reply to mnist [original] on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 10:36

How about Going All - Amercian- Native - American & try one of their 'Designs'?

 

( And what's the difference between the 2 , anyway ?  )