From the street, Russell Brown’s 100-year-old home in Hollywood would seem to have all the characteristics of a historic Craftsman: gabled roofs, warm green earth-tone shingles and a covered porch ...

A two-story ADU in Venice with a garage that doubles as an office and media room offers a playful and ambitious take on density. “I hope it contributes positively to the streetscape,” said architect ...

Unconventional is a term often used to describe Welcome Projects. The Los Angeles–based studio, founded by Laurel Consuelo Broughton, approaches projects by borrowing vernaculars to inject a sense of ...

Avorino shares planning guidance for homeowners comparing ADUs and home additions before starting design, permitting, ...

Last month, we featured San-Diego-based architect Lily Robinson, who explained what accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are and the benefits they offer homeowners. In Part 2 of our interview, we’ll ...

Tired of looking at your empty basement, garden shed or unused garage and wondering how to put it to better use? You’re not alone. The most recent and comprehensive look at America’s accessory ...

Accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) are small, secondary dwelling units located on the same lot as a larger, principal dwelling unit. They can be a detached structure in the backyard, an over-the-garage ...

Summit County homeowners seeking to build an accessory dwelling unit, also known as granny flats or ADUs, can now use free stock plans offered by the county government. Officials unveiled four ...

The discount lowers the costs of building an accessory dwelling unit for homeowners in the Seattle area.Seattle, WA, July 6, 2026 -- ...