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Modern Outhouse Plans
Modern Outhouse Plans
This printable PDF plan is for our second outhouse, designed to accommodate a conventional pit toilet, a composting toilet, or a traditional plumbed toilet with a water supply. The overhang can host a sink, and there’s also space for an outdoor shower, with recommendations for a reliable off-grid heater included in the plans.
This build prioritizes efficiency, low cost, and ease of construction for novice builders. Walls can be constructed using a single layer of siding or full sheets of plywood siding, eliminating the need for width cuts. Plans for both options are provided.
Alternative uses for this structure include a shed or playhouse, and you can add a window for extra light and ambiance. The overhang area can serve as storage or shelter for a potting bench and sink.
This plan has an enclosed area of 32 sq ft, with a footprint of 4x8 ft. The roof measures 10x10 ft, while the covered area totals 50 sq ft.
COST: $1800 USD. Material choices and local pricing will vary the total build cost.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Instantly available digital download includes printable PDF builder-ready blueprints, a Step-by-Step illustrated build guide, materials list, a digital album of 200 photos and videos of the build process, and a bonus 3D Sketchup model.
Sketchup is a program that allows you to construct in 3D, examine all the construction details, modify the design, hide layers, take measurements, and explore the build. If you intend to modify these plans it’s a fantastic tool to make those changes and to familiarize yourself with the construction process digitally before doing it for real. Sketchup is available as an always-free web app, so there is no added cost.
Feel free to download the plans to price materials or share them with builders to explore options or modifications. If they don't end up fitting your project, I'm happy to offer a refund.
Plans are copyrighted by Elevated Spaces and are for personal use only, commercial distribution is not allowed.