Facility Design

No longer limited to just industrial zones, self-storage facilities are fast becoming retail powerhouses. Naturally, they need to look the part. Building design has evolved greatly, and we’re here to celebrate it. Inside Self-Storage is seeking...

Transforming a beloved San Antonio grocery store into a vibrant self-storage facility came with a host of challenges, but Lockaway Storage ultimately pays homage to its origins while offering the community a diverse set of storage offerings.

There are many steps to building a new self-storage facility, but there are three critical ones every developer must understand and clear at the beginning of the process. Learn what they are and what to expect.

As jurisdictions continue to place restrictions on self-storage development, it’s critical that new projects are stylish as well as durable. Fortunately, there are many building materials to accentuate a facility’s best features and render a more...

A mixed-use approach can help self-storage projects gain approval in places where they were never accepted before; but moving into retail and residential areas requires adaptations to facility design. Learn how adopting the principles of new...

Today more than ever, self-storage facility design is impacted by the perceptions and expectations of jurisdictions and community members. See how the industry is responding in 2020 with building trends emphasizing cleanliness, subtlety and...