What is a shouse? What makes a shouse house?

Simply put, a shouse is a shop and a house under one roof: the term “shop” here refers to a workshop or storage space. In this case, the size of the shop is typically larger than the size of the heated square footage of the living space. These types of homes are found in more rural areas since they typically require more land.

What's the difference between a Barndominium and a Shouse?

A shouse and a barndominium are very similar in style. A shouse offers a garage/ workshop space that is larger than the heated square footage of the living space of the home. A Barndominium is a single-family home designed with traditional and modern barn elements regardless of the size of the garage.

What are the positives of Shouse houses?

There are advantages to building any home, but shouse designs have their unique positives. Some benefits of building a shouse include:

• You are saving time and money. Building a shouse can save you money in numerous ways, including a shorter build time, fewer materials, reduced travel/commute times, tax savings, and more.
• It provides lots of extra storage. Imagine having a gigantic garage attached to your house. Now, make it even bigger. That’s the storage you’re getting with a shouse floor plan. If your work or hobbies involve large items or vehicles that require year-round covered storage, a shouse offers a great advantage.
• You are customizing your workspace. When you design your shouse floor plan, you decide how everything is laid out so the workspace works effectively for what you do and makes you as efficient as possible.