Backyard adu

Name: Diana Pasquali, my husband, two kids, and golden retriever MiaLocation: Rockridge — Oakland, CaliforniaType of home: ADU / Tiny HouseSize: 280 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our family of four lives in a small, Craftsman house and wanted a little more space so that we could have guests and storage. We had a falling down, cinder block garage that was home to rats and spiders. We knocked it down!

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This small backyard rental in-law suite's style is "traditional, simple and charming, yet refined."

Exterior, Shed Building Type, Shed RoofLine, Glass Siding Material, Metal Roof Material, and Wood Siding Material Photo 1 of 10 in Bookshelves Conceal Hidden Rooms in This Secret-Filled Backyard Studio

This 15-foot-wide ADU gives you 432 square feet of heated living space consisting of a ktichen, a flex living/sleeping area and a bathroom. Architectural Designs' primary focus is to make the process of finding and buying house plans more convenient for those interested in constructing new homes - single family and multi-family ones - as well as garages, pool houses and even sheds and backyard offices. Our website offers a vast collection of home designs, encompassing various architectural…

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An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional living space on your property, most commonly in your backyard. ADUs are popular home additions because they can be optimized to fit your specific needs and their often-detached nature means you can expand your living space without the hassle of home construction or remodeling. Whether you call it a granny flat, cottage, casita, or in-law suite, an ADU comes in many sizes and styles.

Featured, recently built ADUs including flex space, in-law unit, detached, rental income generating, office and hobby spaces.

San Francisco-based startup Avava Systems has constructed prefabricated tiny houses that take less than six weeks for construction.