THE JOURNALPlanning & Budget · 3 MIN READ
What actually shapes an ADU budget
Our ADUs start at $250 per sq ft. Learn how to compare the site work, services, finishes and written scope behind a personalized ADU estimate.
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Design inspiration, practical questions, and useful guides for turning the idea of an ADU into a clear next step.
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THE JOURNALFloor Plans · 4 MIN READ
Choosing a 350–600 square foot ADU: begin with the furniture
How to compare a compact studio and a one-bedroom concept through privacy, storage, circulation, and ordinary daily use.
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THE JOURNALFamily Living · 4 MIN READ
An ADU for a parent living nearby
Questions about independence, daily routines, privacy, and changing needs to discuss before selecting a family ADU plan.
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THE JOURNALGuest Homes · 4 MIN READ
Planning a guest house for real stays
A room-by-room brief for visiting family, extended stays, and a guest home that works comfortably within an existing property.
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THE JOURNALProperty Planning · 4 MIN READ
Site access and utilities: the work around the ADU
What to gather and ask about before a promising backyard location becomes the basis for a construction scope.
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THE JOURNALArchitecture & Materials · 4 MIN READ
Choosing an ADU style that belongs on the property
A practical way to compare desert modern, courtyard, transitional, and warm traditional design through form, materials, and daily use.
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THE JOURNALDesign Process · 4 MIN READ
Why an ADU plan changes for your property
What a concept plan can help you decide, and why orientation, site information, services, and detailed review still shape the final design.
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THE JOURNALPlanning Checklist · 4 MIN READ
Your first ADU planning checklist
A focused set of records, questions, and household decisions to prepare before committing to an ADU design and scope.
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