SustainaBuild recently built our first detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, although that wasn't the initial plan. The Homeowner needed additional storage so the plan was to build a 200 sq. ft. durable, attractive shed with a covered porch area for barbecuing, using reclaimed materials where we could, including windows, door, cedar siding. But as the plan progressed and the level of customization increased, including adding a loft area accessed by a customized rolling ladder, she decided at the completion of the project that she would rent out the cottage or possibly move-in herself. So we installed some reclaimed bamboo flooring, an EPA-rated wood stove, and for a little more than the cost of a shed, she has a detached 200 sq. ft. cottage. However, she is still left with her original dilemma of where to store her stuff, so we are now designing a real shed- an addition to her new cottage complete with storage space, a mini-refrigerator, and a composting toilet.