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Do we really need a big space for living? Sure if we have all the money in the world. But wouldn’t it be more practical to have extra passive income rather than have extra space? You get to save on heating, cooling, care and maintenance from not having that huge amount of space. This graph shows the difference in housing in the 1950s compared to 2017  YEAR 1950 2017 Average square footage of new single-family homes 983 2,571 Number of people per household 3.8 2.5 Square feet of living space per person 292sq.ft 1,012sq.ft With the average size of single-family homes over doub ..read more

This article is a guide to Accessory Dwelling Units. Since California is in the middle of a housing crisis the state housing law has been adapting its zoning and housing regulations to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs. ADUs help improve housing affordability and diversify a community’s housing stock. What is an ADU? An ADU is a small structure that shares a single-family lot with a larger primary house. Types of ADU Detached ADU: Detached ADUs are separated from the main house. examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings Attached ADU: Attached ADUs are units ..read more

An ADU can be described simply as a tiny house in your backyard. Hayward is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. In 2020, the city has a population of more than 162,000 people, and it will continue to grow. ADUs have shown to be an excellent solution to the Bay Area’s housing shortage. Because of the high cost of living, it is a good way to get the demand for affordable housing in Hayward. In the Bay Area, rent can be expensive. Renting out ADUs for affordable housing can be beneficial for lower-income households. ADUs can be helpful for students and new g ..read more

These are ADU FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Accessory Dwelling Units. Why build an ADU? ADUs can provide more space for grown children, elderly parents, or renters. Because ADUs are rental units, they produce extra household income. “Empty nesters” can stay in their neighborhoods. When moving into a smaller ADU and renting their larger existing home to pay the mortgage. An ADU can be built to house a relative or caregiver. There are many reasons for building an ADU on your lot. How big can I build my ADU? Based on the size of your land and existing house, there are various restric ..read more

Detached ADUs are the most flexible way to add a living space to your property. The Bay Area is one of the most expensive regions to build due to older homes and a significant demand for upgrading. However, when one considers the entire value that a permitted ADU provides to a home, the investment is well worth it.   Design is one of the many elements to think about when building an ADU. Commonly asked questions are “How does the exterior look? Does it flow? Will it fit in my yard? Does it match my existing house?” A custom design may be the right choice if you want your backyard home ..read more

AKD Homes ADU Design, How it all started   Bekom Design                                                                                               2021-1-24   Clean lines, open space, natural light- those were the three goals that directed us in designing these elegant AKD Homes modules. With state incentives to address the housing market i ..read more

How can we all improve the carbon footprint in support of reducing the damages caused from air pollution and carbon emissions? Avivit Katzir                                                                                                                                    ..read more

  What is an ADU? What are the types of ADUs? And What are the benefits of building an ADU in your backyard? Avivit Katzir                                                                              &nb ..read more

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