LOTUS

240 sf | 1-Bed | 1-Bath

10’-0” x 24’-0”

OPTIONS (scroll down form more information)

  • (6) Multi-family configurations

    • 2, 4, 6, or 8-unit buildings

    • Live-work

    • Carriage house

  • (4) Roof options

  • (3) Bedroom layouts

The first in a series of small homes that can stand alone or be assembled into one of six multi-family configurations. Roof design options allow them to blend in as ADUs, or provide variety in multi-family or resort settings.

Renewable resource systems not included

What would happen if . . .

We used our 240 sf LOTUS unit to create a series of multi-unit buildings we could then use to design multi-family communities? We gave it a try and here’s what we learned:

  • Lot: 35,000 sf (0.80 acres).

  • Units: (34) 1-bed, 1-bath, 240 sf.

  • Buildings: 1, 2, 4, and 8-unit buildings.

  • Parking: 1-stall per unit.

  • Density: 42.5 DUA (dwelling units per acre).

  • Small units = small buildings.

    • Reduced construction, maintenance and operation costs.

    • Renewable resource systems reduce demand on municipal sources.

    • Less impervious surface = less storm water run-off. On-site rainwater catchment & rain gardens help to further mitigate impact.

    • More communal open space.

    • Nice scale & private and public outdoor spaces.

ROOF OPTIONS

  • Gable (with or without overhangs)

  • Transverse Gable

  • Hip

  • French Hip

BEDROOM

Layout options

  • Twin

  • Bunk + desk

  • Queen

EDUCATION

LOTUS will be the focus of our live interactive seminars presented by Studio 29.

  • Building construction process

  • Water catchment system

  • Photovoltaic system