Every property, home, and homeowner is different and your needs, tastes, and site will be different from those of your neighbor. So naturally, design, permitting, and construction costs for ADUs will vary from project to project…

When you’re building a custom home, remodel, or accessory dwelling, your designer will have a lot of questions for you. One of those questions will be “What architectural styles do you like?”

We have been working on ADUs and other residential projects in Berkeley for almost a decade now. One of the exciting things we have experienced recently is that the codes and regulations for ADUs are being revised to make approvals much easier...

Due to state legislations, all cities and towns in California must update their ADU regulations to comply with the state laws. The downloadable PDF linked here outlines all of the Berkeley ADU Regulations…

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a wise investment for many reasons. They’re good for communities, and they’re a huge benefit to their owners.

Most people choose to build a full ADU. Sometimes, though, a homeowner wants an accessory structure without a kitchen or an ADU with just a small kitchen facility. That was the case with one homeowner in Kentfield, CA, who asked us to create a detached gym with a bathroom and room for a bed.

This homeowner recognized that adding a rental unit would bring in additional income for his family and thus was a great investment. However, the new unit also impacted his property taxes…

There’s something about a truly luxurious home. We’re not talking about frivolity. We’re talking about comfort—about making your home a place you want to be…

The 934-square-foot home has a two-car garage (shared with the primary home), a loft, a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, and plenty of storage space for the family’s outdoor adventure gear. Here's the floor plan.

If you’re adding an accessory dwelling unit in California, Oregon, or any other state that allows ADUs, you’ll need to know about the local parking requirements…