History of typical residential outbuildings and tips for designing new outbuildings to complement historic homes.

1. History And design Outbuildings forHistoric Homes

2. Outbuildings Definition: A detached building subordinate to a main building Range from small, rustic, poorly built structures to large, elaborate, high style buildings Early uses for Florida outbuildings concentrated on separation of functions Heat Dirt Odors

4. Garage Apartment

5. Apartment/ Cottage

6. Tool Shed

7. Potting Shed

9. Common Historic Uses, no longer needed Outhouse Pump House Carriage House Laundry Servant quarters Barns, chicken coops, stables, etc. Change in property use Change in farming techniques Business uses Tarpon Springs sponge drying sheds Can often be adapted to new uses due to the simple nature of the structures

10. Common Historic Uses, still in use Garages Garage Apartments Cottage Apartments Sheds

11. Garages Natural evolution from the carriage house Recognized as a separate type of outbuilding by 1912 Detached due to fire concerns as well as fumes Generally set to the rear of the lot Subdivisions incorporate alley access Bungalow Courts Designed to hold one or more vehicles

12. Garage Design Available from mail order catalogs Early garages had double swinging doors Sliding track doors Overhead doors invented in 1921 by C. G. Johnson (Overhead Door Company) Also invented electric garage door opener in 1926 Can match the main house or be different style Wood, metal, brick, stucco all common

13. Mail Order Garages

14. Attached Garages As cars became safer and lot sizes changed, the garage moved closer to the house By the mid 1920s, designs with attached garages were seen in mail order catalogs Not compatible with long narrow lots typical in early neighborhoods By the 1940s, attached garages were common Attached carports (portecochere) popular in Florida

15. 1950s Garages

16. Garage Apartment/ Cottage Apartment Common in 1920s boom-era Florida suburbs Mission and Mediterranean Revival style as well as Craftsman 2-story Garage Apartment w/ parking below and apartment above Cottage Apartments typically 1-story

17. Sheds Definition: a slight or rude structure built for shelter, storage, etc. Can be adapted to many uses, but most commonly used for tool storage or gardening equipment

18. Why Keep a Historic Outbuilding Part of home’s history Adds depth to neighborhood character Designed to complement home Adaptable to many uses Extra space! Zoning Setbacks

19. Why would you want an outbuilding today? Storage Lawnmower, tools, sports equipment, bikes, motorcycle, boat, etc. Home Gym/ Yoga Room Guest House Pool Cabana Outdoor Kitchen Screen Room Play Room Bar/ Entertaining Space Escape Home Office

20. Designing a New Outbuilding Determine size appropriate for your use Keep the outbuilding visually subordinate to the main building both in size and detail Plan the outbuilding location Make sure the building will not block desirable views (or will block undesirable ones), is not in a flood prone part of the yard, is easily accessible for the intended use, meets local zoning setbacks, and does not interfere with mature trees and landscaping

21. Designing a New Outbuilding Form Roof shape Roof overhang Soffit/ rafter tail design Proportions

22. Designing a New Outbuilding Exterior materials Siding material, dimensions Paint in a complementary color Doors and windows Mimic window proportions and configuration Draw from details on existing home

23. Designing a New Outbuilding Trim/ Details Window and door surrounds Cornerboards Skirtboard Outriggers/ brackets

24. Designing a New Outbuilding Look around for design inspiration Neighborhoods Historic images Books Web Flickr and other photo sharing sites Think what would have been built during the era your home was constructed

25. Thanks from Historic Shed!