Coming March 19th, 2024
About ADU: The Perfect Housing Solution
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary dwelling (also known as an Additional or Auxiliary Dwelling Unit)—think granny flat, in-law unit, laneway house). It has an arrangement for sleeping, cooking, and lavatory. The uses are myriad—for family members, guest spaces, rental income, and more. These attractive, well-designed ADUs are located from coast to coast in the US and Canada. Each includes information about the type of construction, the major green features, and how it is used. A variety of styles (e.g., laneway houses, garage conversions, stand-alone structures, and ones connected to the primary house) show versatility and ways to blend new ADUS into the architecture of the primary house and neighborhood.
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The mass shift away from expensive urban living has resulted in people searching for smaller, more affordable homes. Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average includes 26 examples of small-house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Each house includes a floor plan and a listing of green and energy-efficient features. Sidebars on topics ranging from heating and ventilation systems to flexible spaces, wet rooms, and prefabrication will help any homeowner concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance. Whether building, renovating, or purchasing something new, this book will provide inspiration.
PREFABULOUS FOR EVERYONE
Smaller houses with quality amenities are trending. Koones’s latest features a variety of prefab homes from small to large, luxurious to modest, and includes modular, structural insulated panels, panelized, and kit built. The houses are from a range of locations across the United States and Canada. Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient—all aspects that are attractive to homeowners.
PREFABULOUS FOR EVERYONE
The mass shift away from expensive urban living has resulted in people searching for smaller, more affordable homes. Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average includes 26 examples of small-house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Each house includes a floor plan and a listing of green and energy-efficient features. Sidebars on topics ranging from heating and ventilation systems to flexible spaces, wet rooms, and prefabrication will help any homeowner concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance.
Whether building, renovating, or purchasing something new, this book will provide inspiration.
SHERI KOONES is an expert on the subject of small houses and sustainable building, having written nine previous books on the topic. She has written numerous articles about home construction for AOL Real Estate, Smart Homeowner, and Builder magazine. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com.
