[1965gp]

I live in Houston, so I have some of the same concerns. At the builders suggestion we put roll up doors on the sides of the shop. On hot days this really creates a lot of air flow, adds a lot of versatility (drive in locations ) and did not cost that much more than windows.

LED lighting is cheap- ended up getting mine from Lowe’s off the shelf.

My HOA made me match the original height of my garage and I’m glad they did. It has a much more ‘open’ feel to it and allows the light to do its job.

I do wish I had replaced the single garage doors with double- makes it hard to maneuver the bigger cars.

Here are some pics. The patio area has since been enclosed but gives you an idea of the roll up doors.

[Ogre]

Wow! Yours looks like a display case ... mine looks like a grubby old workspace. Seriously, I think I will avoid any current day pics, but I do like your setup.

Other than your humidity, my CenTex weather is very close. It was recommended by my electrical guy to put a small A/C in that would cool it little on the really hot days, but $$$ got in my way to finish it up and use it. LOL

Couple of more progress pics:
1) windows & paneling
2) couple of neighbors dropped by to look
3) exterior wall done ... roofing started
4) inside toward where my workshop will be
5) roll up garage door ... makes opening at 8' height

Moving along,
Ogre

[1965gp]

I really wanted AC, but decided on a window unit for the apartment/work space upstairs. I can barely afford the two AC units on the house…. Not ready to add a third!

[skunkwerks]

Originally Posted by 1965gp

I live in Houston, so I have some of the same concerns. At the builders suggestion we put roll up doors on the sides of the shop. On hot days this really creates a lot of air flow, adds a lot of versatility (drive in locations ) and did not cost that much more than windows.

LED lighting is cheap- ended up getting mine from Lowe’s off the shelf.

My HOA made me match the original height of my garage and I’m glad they did. It has a much more ‘open’ feel to it and allows the light to do its job.

I do wish I had replaced the single garage doors with double- makes it hard to maneuver the bigger cars.

Here are some pics. The patio area has since been enclosed but gives you an idea of the roll up doors.

Looks like your house is built on top of your 4 car garage and your shop was extended off the left side correct.
Very crafty set-up. Nice plan for an addition.
Looks like it was an all wood construction.
How tall are the side walls on the shop?

Thanks for the pics.