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More than decade of content on the things we love: your home
Every love is a work in progress
New Avenue Architect Randolph Ruiz designed this beautiful ADU for a client in Berkeley. Living in a 70-year-old house, the homeowners decided to add an accessory dwelling that they could use for their parents, for their children, or as a rental. Another option was for the homeowners to move in themselves, allowing their family members to use the main home.
Building a net-zero energy house: What homeowners need to know
Here’s the New Avenue team’s expert advice on creating homes that produce all of their own energy.
3 Inspiring Custom Homes in California
These three modern residences were designed by architect Randolph Ruiz, part of New Avenue’s creative design team.
ADU design considerations for short-term (Airbnb) vs long-term rental
When designing an ADU, there are many factors we consider. One of the biggest is the “use.” In other words, what will the ADU be used for?
Hillside ADU Design Process: The First Three Drawings, Creating Schemes
One of our projects, a hillside ADU, has a large and open backyard, but the setbacks and the desires for views started to limit where and what we could build. We used these limitations to help us create schemes that would create a great home that is unique to its site.
The Design/Build Process That Every Project Follows
Where do I start? How do I find the right people? How do I hire and manage them?
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