Building a backyard office, the build and cost breakdown

A Portland-based remote worker built a backyard office using a Tuff Shed frame as a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new home or buying a prefabricated office pod. He chose the shed conversion route over an Autonomous pod (which would have cost ~$30k) to save money and gain better control over lighting and HVAC, targeting a total budget of $15k-$20k. The author documented his planning and building process, including working with contractors and customizing the structure with larger windows and proper heating and cooling systems.