Tech specs


Studio

One
bedroom

Dark bronze Backyard studio
Dark bronze one-bedroom Backyard

Starting at
$289,000
$329,000

Base unit cost
$192,500
$224,000

Base installation cost
$96,500
$105,000

Square footage
430 gross sq. ft.
350 livable sq. ft.
550 gross sq. ft.
450 livable sq. ft.

Base dimensions
Total footprint includes specified deck options, not shown here.
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15'
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29'
Backyard studio floor plan
Height: 13’2” without foundation
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37'
One bedroom Backyard floor plan
Height: 13’2” without foundation

Exterior


Colors

Roof colors

Structure
Precision-engineered light-gauge steel frame

Cladding
2" thick smooth-coated steel insulated panels

Roof
Galvalume®-coated steel standing seam roof with 5:12 pitch

Windows & doors
  • 3' × 6'8" frosted glass entry door
  • Two 3' × 5' casement windows
  • Two 3' × 3' casement windows
  • Upgrade to double doors with decks and/or front entry stair
  • 3' × 6'8" frosted glass entry door
  • Two 3' × 5' casement windows
  • Two 3' × 3' casement windows
  • Upgrade to double doors with decks

Canopy
  • Base color-matched aluminum entry canopy
  • Additional canopies included with double door upgrades

Deck
Clear-stained Western red cedar

Interior


Ceiling height
7'10⅞"–10'10"

Flooring
Water-resistant engineered hardwood in natural oak

Lighting
Dimmable 2700k indirect LED ceiling fixtures

Kitchen
  • Custom steel frame cabinetry with synthetic stone countertop
  • Stainless steel sink with polished chrome pull-down single-handle faucet
  • Double burner induction cooktop
  • Range hood with exhaust and built-in storage
  • Single wall convection oven built into kitchen cabinetry
  • In-sink garbage disposal
  • Integrated drawer dishwasher
  • 27.6” wide bottom freezer refrigerator with 15 cubic feet capacity
  • Two-tier open shelving with integrated LED task lighting

Bath
  • Wide vanity with synthetic stone countertop and built-in storage
  • Vitreous china sink with polished chrome single-handle faucet
  • 34” x 60” cast iron walk-in shower with synthetic stone surround, curb, concealed drain, 24” wide shelf and sliding glass doors
  • Hand shower and single-handle valve in polished chrome
  • Skirted low-flow toilet with left-hand polished chrome lever
  • Polished chrome towel hooks and toilet paper holder

Laundry
  • 2.3 cubic foot all-in-one washer/dryer with 14 wash programs
  • Fixed shelf with hanging rod and integrated LED task lighting

Storage
  • Bathroom closet featuring fixed shelf with integrated LED task lighting and three adjustable shelves
  • Custom wardrobe with hanging rod, open shelving, and drawers

Mechanical


Solar energy
  • 7-panel, 2.5 kW DC photovoltaic system
  • Upgrade to 14-panel, 4.9 kW DC photovoltaic system
  • 9-panel, 3.15 kW DC photovoltaic system
  • Upgrade to 18-panel, 6.3 kW DC photovoltaic system

Heating & cooling
High efficiency ducted heat-pump system

Thermal efficiency
  • Walls: R-25
  • Roof: R-33
  • Floor: R-29

Air purification
Integrated MERV-13-rated dual-phase air filtration system with ionizer

Safety
  • Wi-Fi connected smoke and carbon monoxide detector with integrated air quality monitor
  • Fire sprinklers (if required by code)

Where should we build next?

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What’s included in the all-in cost?
Everything.

Getting Backyard is easy. After you configure your unit, you won’t have to worry about filing permits, finding contractors, or any other part of the building process.


The base installation cost includes:

  • Project management
  • Permits and surveying
  • Site prep
  • Foundation installation
  • Utility trenching and hookup
  • Unit shipping and crane-in
  • Stair and deck installation
  • Touch up and final cleaning

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