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Have you ever heard of a shouse?
Yeah, me neitheruntil now.
Shousealso known as shomeis a portmanteau combining shop and houseit’s essentially an add-on workplace for you home.
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What Is a Shouse?
The working area and living area are simply connected through a wood or metal pole frame.
This gives workers and carpenters the benefit of having their office or workshop space right next to their home.
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What Are the Pros of Having a Shouse?
Another great reason to have a shouse?
The ample amount of space you will have compared to a traditional house.
What Are the Cons of Having a Shouse?
While there are a ton of great things about living in a shouse, there are obviously some drawbacks.
It may be hard to obtain a loan to build it where you want it.
Another con is trying to balance your work and life balance.
So, what do you think of shop houses?
Would you ever want to build one?
Would it be beneficial to you for your work?
Or do you think it’s a waste of time and energy?
Regardless, it’s a super innovative and cool concept that we will surely be seeing more of!
