We provide architectural services in 39 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.
Chief Architect Peter Stuhlreyer, AIA, maintains an active role in the self-storage community, regularly leading educational seminars and panel discussions at regional and international conferences.
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 income.
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.
Interior 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.