The Inspiration

Published September 27, 2009

This is the online presentation of a lecture I gave at Flora Grubb Gardens on 9/27/09 about tiny backyard sheds.  The pages here contain four conceptual designs for backyard sheds based on real sites in San Francisco,  as well as the thought process, organizing principals, and some of the research that went into the concepts.  - Seth

Definition of a Shed:

Webster’s defines a shed as “a slight structure built for shelter or storage… a single-storied building with one or more sides unenclosed… a building that resembles a shed… hut” The use of the word slight instead of small seems relevant. Also noteworthy is the inference that a building can fit the definition of shed merely by resembling a shed. Perhaps a shed has so much leeway in definition because of it’s adaptability in fulfilling our more slight desires. A home is clearly made such when someone lives there. A shed is a little more open minded