Program

Recording/producing studio with primary private suite

Built from four, 40’ long shipping containers

Approximately 1,280 sq. ft

Location: Percy Priest Lake near Nashville, Tennessee

Sustainable design features throughout

First floor ADA compliant

1/4” = 1’ 0 “ scale

Design floor plan(s), two 45 degree axonometric perspectives, and FF&E

At least 10 sustainable features

No more than 50% of a container side can be removed

Two means of egress

ADA complaint

Made from reused shipping containers; two story building

Residential and Private Commercial space

Sustainable Features:

• Recycled denim sound insulation

  • LEED credible

  • Maximizes thermal performance and sound absorption

  • Does not contain any harmful chemicals or irritants; no VOC or off-gassing concerns

  • Resists mold, mildew, and fungus growth

• Solar power panels

  • Free, 100% renewable energy

  • Custom designed to fit the property and maximize solar exposure

  • Batteries installed to store solar energy for nighttime and cloudy days; stable and safe Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Chemistry

  • Avoid risk of power outages that could harm equipment

  • Save money on electricity and eventually make money back; Lifetime warranty

• LED light bulbs

  • Cost-effective and long-lasting up to 13 years

  • Energy efficient; uses 85% less energy than halogen bulbs

  • Durable, strong, and free of mercury

• Recycled acoustic paneling

  • Made from at least 60% recycled PET to create engineer PET felt tiles; each 12”x12” square is made from 4 recycled water bottles

  • No emission of harmful gases

  • Can be cut and reused throughout each space

• Reclaimed wood sound diffusers

  • Made from reclaimed walnut, cherry, and hard maple woods

  • Handmade and milled to 1” pieces to create custom acoustical sound diffusers

  • Wood is sealed with locally sourced bee's wax

• Low-voltage equiptment

  • Low-voltage equipment can lower costs of energy

  • Smaller equipment can help with lower voltage usage and lower safety risks

• Second-hand instruments

  • Visit local second-hand music shops to eliminate carbon emissions

  • Instruments can be played for many, many years, and can be restored over time

  • Purchasing used instruments and equipment can save hundreds of dollars

• Recycled rubber subfloor

  • Low VOCs; resists mold, mildew, and fungus growth

  • LEED credible

  • Durable, noise reduction for acoustical and impact sound dampening purposes

  • Cost-effective and does not compress or lose value over time

• Reclaimed wood flooring

  • Does not harbor dust or microorganisms; provides a clean, healthy atmosphere

  • Wood floors help absorb sound and can create a warm, natural environment

  • Once installed, a floor’s lifespan is designed to live for hundreds of years

• Triple pane windows

  • Highly insulated to reduce condensation up to 49% more than clear glass windows

  • An additional pane of glass helps control sound absorption and outdoor pollutants

  • Windows provide the indoor environment with pockets of natural light for overall health and creative inspiration