The shed must be built on footings that are 8” X 8” and a concrete floor 3” thick, which is the foundation of the shed.  You will not have to draw these parts in your shed elevations; however, you must used dashed lines to draw in the where the footing will sit in the floor plan.  Exterior walls must include 2X4 (1 ½” x 3 ½” actual) studs, ½” sheathing, and an exterior material.  Use references to get those sizes.  

          You must draw and properly label a floor plan and elevations of all sides.  Be sure to use blueprints and the text as a reference to properly illustrate all necessary information for things like the doors, windows and exterior materials.  DO NOT just use a single line to represent a door.  Be sure to put in things like handles, trim and section lines when necessary.  

          You must sketch, on graph paper, all you will draw on the computer making sure to use correct scaling.  Remember, this is a real set of plans for a possible shed to construct someday.  

          When you are preparing your drawings to send to me, please send it the following way:  put the floor plan on top, next is your storage floor plan (optional), then your front view, rear view, left view and finally your right side view.  They should all be in a perfect line with each other

Parameters:

1. Size of shed:

   • Minimum:  8' X 10'

   • Maximum:  20' X 20'

2. Doors:

   • 1 service door (3')

   • 1 main door (garage or double hung doors)

3. Levels:  

   1. It will only have a ground level with possible storage above the ceiling joists (gambrel or gable type roof only)

4. Roof style:

   • Hip, gable, or gambrel with a 1' overhang.  There will also need to be an 8" fascia on the end of the roof rafters.  See models for understanding.

5. Shingles

   • Asphalt, shake, or steel (use hatch or label)

6. Electricity:

   • Must have at least 2 outlets and no more than 15 outlets

   • Must have at least 1 light and no more than 8 between both levels

   • Must use 2-way or 3-way switches to control lights

7. Windows:

   • Do not have to have any if you do not want.  If you have windows, you can have a maximum of 4 with a maximum of 4' X 4".  you can use the catalogs in the classroom for specific window sizes.

8. Exterior:

   • Wood or aluminum siding (1" thick) or brick veneer (4" thick with a 1" air space against the sheathing)

9. Access to upper level:

   • Ladder, stairs, pulley system, or flip ladder

10. Miscellaneous items:

    • Space heater

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Fridge

    • Skylights

    • Shelves

    • Work benches

    • Cork board

    • Hooks

Additional Information

• 8' high walls

• Second floor will sit on the 8' walls and the ceiling will be a part of the roof

• No balconies on second level

• No plumbing or gas lines will be used (no portable water closets)

• Sketch must be done in pencil; sketches done in pen will not be accepted

• Remember to use correct symbols for your plans (use the architecture text as a reference)

• Use the books, blueprints, peers, and instructor as reference guides to help you with all other specific information.

• Here are some links to some great shed ideas:  Shed 1, Shed 2, Shed 3, Shed 4, Shed 5, Shed 6, Shed 7