We are a leading provider of architectural services in the Self-Storage industry in 32 States.
Designhaus focuses on the following types of self-storage architecture:
Climate Controlled
Adaptive Reuse
Building Conversion
Mixed-Use
Drive-Up or Non-Climate Controlled
Sounds of Storage Podcast: Architect Peter Stuhlreyer Discusses Mixed-Use Projects in Self-Storage
In this informative “Sounds of Storage” podcast, Inside Self-Storage (ISS) Contributing Editor Tony Jones speaks with architect Peter Stuhlreyer about the prevalence of mixed-use projects in the industry and the types of supplemental business uses that work well in such developments. Stuhlreyer also discusses the advantages and drawbacks of the mixed-use approach as well as important design considerations.
Designhaus Chief Architect Peter Stuhlreyer, AIA regularly delivers educated lectures at industry events.
We have dealt with complicated zoning for over 25 years and can assist your project:
- Discover all objections, hurdles, and landmines from all parties
- All hidden opportunities for greater density
- Find out when to walk away with the least wasted time
- Make a persuasive conversation to a hostile crowd
- Handle the process of zoning entitlements in an efficient sequence
The self-storage industry has been on the rise for several years, Michael Scanlon, Jr., former President and CEO of the Self Storage Association for the US, stated that self-storage companies amassed $27.2 billion in gross operating incomes.
Things to Consider During the Design Process
A clean and secure climate-controlled facility creates client peace of mind. What’s the point of security if it’s not organized and dependable?
A drive-up self-storage complex creates ease for loading and unloading storage items for clients of all demographics.
Building conversions can save time and money if an existing building is well-suited for a storage conversion.
Underground, climate-controlled self-storage helps maximize unit mix.
Multi-story buildings with unique features help increase exposure, allowing the public to pique interest and promote marketing efforts.
Multi-building storage sites are useful if the goal is to diversity storage types including climate-controlled, drive up, and covered RV & boat storage.
Mixed-use storage buildings can help with zoning issues, or provide an extra business or service for a community. Sometimes there can be a community pushback if a building is storage use only. Mixed-use can remedy that issue.
We can’t stress this enough: Make your buildings look interesting, and inviting to the public. Catch attention and create curiosity that will compel the public to visit your site.