ADU Design Guides
Detached vs. attached. Garage conversion vs. ground-up. Layouts that actually work in 400, 600, 800 square feet. Floor plans that don't waste space.
- Detached vs. Attached ADU: Which Type Actually Makes Sense for Your Lot
Detached vs. attached ADU: how costs, permits, setbacks, and resale value differ. A decision matrix for choosing which type fits your lot.
- Prefab vs. Site-Built ADU: Real Costs, Schedules, and Financing in 2026
Modular, panelized, manufactured, or site-built — four legally and financially distinct products. What each actually costs, how long it takes, and which a conventional lender will finance.