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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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)

Available now in California.

All-in cost starting at $289K. i

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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
Learn more about pricing and construction ›

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