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TINY COTTAGE IN THE WOODS by DREW BUILDS STUFF

CASTOR 28

Compact timber workshop designed for storage, DIY and seasonal equipment. Fits easily into most gardens, offering practical space for tools, workbench and hobbies. Clean, simple aesthetic with durable materials.

CASTOR 28

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Product variants

🌲 Design & Structure

Compact backyard timber workshop with a clean, modern silhouette
Solid timber frame and durable cladding suitable for year-round use
Four front windows provide natural light for work and hobby activities
Designed as a standalone garden building that integrates naturally into any backyard

🛠️ Workshop & Storage

Enclosed room serves as storage and workspace for tools, equipment, and seasonal gear
Space allows for a workbench, shelving, bike storage, or garden tool organization
Efficient rectangular layout supports both hobby use and practical daily tasks
Ideal for DIY projects, repairs, and small craft work

🔥 Optional Outdoor Use

Can be paired with adjacent seating or BBQ area to create a social garden zone
Works well alongside patio, terrace, or garden lounge setups
Covered extensions or pergolas can be added depending on garden layout

🌿 Outdoor Integration

Blends visually with lawns, hedges and natural landscaping
Suitable for urban gardens, suburban backyards, or cottage plots
Provides a quiet and private workspace outside the main house

🎯 Ideal For

Homeowners looking for:

A dedicated workshop separate from the home
Organized storage for tools and garden equipment
A versatile space that can adapt over time (hobby room, bike storage, garden shed)

PROJECT PARAMETERS

STYLE : traditional

BUILD UP AREA :

USEFUL AREA :

ROOF :

flat

BATHROOMS :

EXTRA TOILETS : 0

FEATURES :

FOUNDATION :

footings

PARKING : 0

COVERED PARKING : NO

Product information

A – BRICK (CLASSIC MASONRY)

Solid brick construction with high thermal mass, excellent acoustic performance, and long-term durability. This traditional system features load-bearing masonry walls, a selectable ceiling structure, and a timber roof. A timeless and proven method suitable for a wide range of environments.

B – TIMBER FRAME

Lightweight wood-frame system designed for precision, fast construction, and sustainability. Offers high insulation performance, reduced material consumption, and excellent suitability for modern energy-efficient homes.

C – CLT (CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER)

Mass-timber system using CLT panels for walls, floors, and roof. Provides outstanding structural stability, architectural flexibility, and a warm natural interior finish. Ideal for contemporary and eco-conscious construction.

D – TIMBER FRAME (ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATIONS)

Lightweight timber-frame system designed for precision, fast installation, and sustainability. Built on simplified foundations — concrete footing pads or screw piles — allowing minimal excavation, lower environmental impact, and excellent adaptability to uneven or sensitive terrain.

E – CLT (ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATIONS)

CLT-based mass-timber system adapted for simplified foundation types such as concrete footing pads or screw piles. Combines the robustness and architectural quality of CLT with rapid installation, minimal site disturbance, and suitability for challenging or irregular terrain.

H – TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE

A set of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and solar components forming the project’s integrated technical infrastructure. The exact scope of included systems varies by project — always check the specific project description to verify which components are part of this variant. The specific climate parameters and temperature range for which the system is designed are also defined individually in each project description.

x – EXECUTION BUDGET (EXTENDED VARIANT)

A lowercase x added to any variant (e.g., Bx, Dx, Ex) indicates an extended execution budget — an expanded package created by the author who has built the project in real life from start to finish.

Each item includes:

Mandatory fields: Time Duration, Workers, Difficulty, Notes
Optional fields: Timeline, Video Tutorial, Additional Costs

The price of the x variant is increased by 1 USD for every item in the budget that contains at least the mandatory fields.
Example: If the budget contains 85 items and 60 items have all mandatory parameters filled in, the x variant is priced 60 USD higher.

FACADES

Each structural variant offers two façade options:

ETICS (contact insulation system)
Ventilated façade system

M – FURNITURE & INTERIOR PACKAGE

Optional upgrade including interior furniture, built-ins, and equipment to complete the full spatial layout and interior design.

3D INTERACTIVE MODELS (GLB)

All variants include interactive 3D GLB models. Explore structure, layers, technologies, and interiors from any angle — providing a clear and intuitive understanding before construction begins.

BILL OF QUANTITIES (on LEVA product page)
BLUEPRINTS (dwg, pdf)
3D MODEL (IFC online, GLB online)
MANUFACTURING DATASHEETS according plan variants - timber frames or CLT pannels
CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES

ARCHITECTURAL & CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

DOORS

Doors – Interior and exterior doors with framing

WINDOWS

Windows – Standard rectangular windows

EXTERIOR BLINDS

Exterior Blinds – Outdoor shading blinds for window protection

GABLE ROOF

Gable Elements – Complete roof build-up including insulation, vapor barriers, wooden framing, and gutters

WALLS STRUCTURAL FRAMINGS

Wall Structural Framings – Load-bearing wall frame construction

WALLS CLT PANELS

CLT Panels – Cross-laminated timber wall elements

CONTACT FACADE

Contact Facade System – Insulated facade with plaster finish and reinforcement mesh

VENTILATED FACADE

Ventilated Facade System – Wooden-clad ventilated facade with layered insulation and mesh

DRYWALLS

Interior Drywalls – Plasterboard partitions for internal walls
Ceiling Drywalls – Suspended ceiling system with plasterboard and metal profiles
Interior Paint – Final surface coating for interior walls and ceilings

STRUCTURAL TRANSOMS

Structural Transoms – Horizontal support elements in structure (e.g. beams or lintels)

MEP

ELECRTICAL EQUIPMENT

Electrical Equipment – Devices and systems for electrical distribution, lighting, and control throughout the building.

PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT

Photovoltaic Equipment – Solar panels and related components for renewable energy production and integration into the electrical system.

MEP VENTILATION

Ventilation System – Mechanical air exchange system including ducts, vents, and units ensuring fresh air circulation and indoor air quality.

MEP SANITARY

Sanitary System – Complete plumbing infrastructure including pipes, fittings, and accessories for water supply and drainage, as well as bathroom fixtures like toilets, sinks, and showers.

MEP HEATING

Heating System – Equipment, piping, fittings, and accessories for distributing thermal energy for space heating, including boilers, pumps, and radiators

sq.m. / sq.ft.

Floor plan

The layout divides the space into a single enclosed workshop room with natural light from multiple windows. Inside, there is room for a workbench, tools and larger equipment.

The rectangular footprint makes organization efficient and allows free movement. The structure can be adapted with shelving, bike storage or garden tool racks depending on use.

Covered porch

sq.m. / sq.ft.

Storage area 1

sq.m. / sq.ft.

Storage area 2

sq.m. / sq.ft.

Covered outdoor kitchen area

sq.m. / sq.ft.

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BUDGET & DATA

Explore CASTOR 28 in immersive 3D

AR & VR unique experience

Discover multiple ways to visualize your home in 3D — from interactive GLB models with AR, to lifelike Twinmotion walkthroughs perfect for VR. Step inside and see your future space come to life.

Need technical insight? Explore the full IFC model in our online viewer, with clickable components and smart data at your fingertips. Plan with confidence, design with clarity.