6 Prefab Companies Ready to Build Your New Backyard Office

These prefab ADUs are the perfect solution for those in need of a separate home office.

May 18, 2020 - 23:34

6 Prefab Companies Ready to Build Your New Backyard Office

These prefab ADUs are the perfect solution for those in need of a separate home office.

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The global pandemic has made working from home the new normal for many businesses—and not everyone has had an easy time adjusting. For those seeking escape from rowdy roommates and children, backyard offices have become an increasingly attractive way to find peace and quiet without leaving home. From Canada to Texas, prefab companies are working hard to meet increased demand for compact and stylish home offices that can be prefabricated, shipped, and assembled with speed. We’ve rounded up six firms offering prefab backyard office solutions that range from luxury fully furnished units to more affordable DIY kit options.

1. Drop Structures

Built with an R-21 envelope, Drop Structures’ Micro unit is clad in a maintenance-free standing-seam metal exterior and features a Baltic birch interior with luxury vinyl flooring.

Best known for their 107-square-foot prefab Mono cabin, Canadian design studio Drop Structures has expanded their small space offerings with the Micro, an affordable 60-square-foot answer to an uptick of inquiries for home offices due to COVID-19. Unveiled in April, the lightweight structure starts at just $10,900 for the base model, and a variety of add-on options are also available (a version with a full-height glass door starts at $12,900). Customers looking for a bit more room in their office can also consider Drop Structures’ Mono cabin or its simpler counterpart, the Mono Mini. Drop Structures ships all across North America.

2. Buhaus

Constructed from a repurposed shipping container, the Buhaus offers 160 square feet of luxury living with off-grid capabilities.

For those looking for a more upscale live/work option, Malibu-based Buhaus has created a luxe ADU that can function as an office during the day and converts—thanks to a custom built-in Murphy bed—into a bedroom at night. Designed to emphasize indoor/outdoor living, the 160-square-foot structure is housed within a repurposed shipping container that opens up to the outdoors via large folding panels. The base price for the customizable unit is $96,000, which includes all finishes, custom built-ins, and appliances. Buhaus also meets California wildfire resiliency codes and is off-grid capable.