The purpose of this project report is to give evidence about the effectiveness of the provided service, and of the spatial appropriations of the iShed interiors as well as exteriors. A mixed method approach was taken that combines questionnaires, qualitative interviews, and ethnographic observation. The Project focused on the key factors given by the conceptual work of Lu (sense of belonging, Lu [3]) About the concept and idea of the Innovation Sheds has been reported already [2]. Focus of this article is not on highlighting the originality of the measure itself, but giving first evidence of their effectiveness. Upon the given data, the further development of TU Dresden Innovation Sheds will be decided. One future prospect is the potential extension of the iSheds into an informal open research village.