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fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

A couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard to afford living in California. It has its pros and cons.

For Aislyn and Ali Benjamin, an ADU, a small secondary home on an existing lot, was the most practical way into homeownership. They live near Danville, California - a small city just over an hour east of San Francisco - where the median home sale price was $1.8 million in August, according to Realtor.com. Wanting to stay near their jobs and avoid long-term renting, they built a 1,200-square-foot unit in the backyard of Ali's parents' home in San Ramon, a city next to Danville.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

This Fire-Resistant ADU Could Reshape California Housing - Yanko Design

The answer came in the form of Cross-Laminated Timber panels sourced from Washington's Colville National Forest restoration projects. These CLT panels undergo robotic fabrication, creating structures with zero air gaps that are three to five times more fire-resistant than conventional wood construction. Wrapped in insulated metal panels, the Tetra-One creates multiple layers of protection while maintaining exceptional energy performance. The proof of concept sits in their own backyard.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose becomes 1st CA city to approve ADU condominium conversion

San Jose becomes the first California city to permit ADU condominium conversions, enhancing housing affordability and ownership options.
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fromApartment Therapy
5 months ago

Amazon Is Selling a Scandi-Looking Tiny Home "Oasis" for a Steal

The Allwood Arlanda XL Cabin is an ideal modern tiny home option offering spacious design suitable for various uses.
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