Design Byben Transforms a Compact ADU in Los Angeles Into a Sculptural Backyard Retreat
Designed by Byben, the Offset ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) transforms compact residential living through a carefully crafted balance of architecture,…
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Design Construction Diary: How a Tucson Couple Built a $100K ADU—and How You Can, Too
In the summer of 2023, Logan Havens and Gustavo Silva restored a historic adobe in Tucson’s Barrio Kroeger Lane neighborhood.…
Designs for New York’s A.D.U.s Are Here. These Are Our Favorites.
New York Times article Published April 3, 2026 Updated April 4, 2026 Eleven preapproved architectural plans could speed up construction and help…
ADU News Polyhaus’s Tiny Mass-Timber ADU Offers a Possible Solution to a Very Big Housing Problem
Unlike many of the prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs) flooding the California market, the Polyhaus does not fit on a flatbed truck…
ADU News Is Infill Microhousing the Solution to High Homelessness Rates?
This article was originally published on Public Square: A CNU Journal. It is shared here with permission. All images were…
Design This Backyard House in Austin Maxes Out the City’s ADU Size Limit
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.…
ADU News Preapproved ADU Program for City of Santa Barbara
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for designer-owned preapproved…
ADU News Pasadena Unveils Standard Plans Program to Simplify ADU Construction, Offers Pre-Approved Plans and Streamlined …
Shed with terrace and wooden garden furniture during spring Pasadena residents planning to embark on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction…
ADU News All about ADUs, Part 2
Last month, we featured San-Diego-based architect Lily Robinson, who explained what accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are and the benefits they…