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This California Prefab Builder’s Website Lets You Visualize an ADU on Your Property

Dwell

When California began relaxing regulations surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2016 , James Connolly wanted to help lower the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area by adding housing stock. So in 2019 he founded Villa, a prefab builder that could handle everything from fabrication, to permitting, to installation.

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How to Build Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide

Architecture Ideas

Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. Consider the cost of materials, labor, permits, and miscellaneous prices to set the budget. Do regulations give a green flag? Let’s see how to build your own house. Is it practical?

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A Comprehensive Guide to Adding a Second Floor to Your Existing Home

Santa Cruz Architect

Structural Considerations Your home’s existing structure and foundation must be able to support the added weight of a second floor. In some cases, significant reinforcement or even complete foundation replacement may be necessary, which can increase costs and extend project timelines.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Home Addition

Santa Cruz Architect

This process involves altering the home’s existing floor plan by adding a new space, which typically requires digging and installing a new foundation, then framing and finishing the new living area. Obtain Permits Once you’ve selected your contractor and architect, the next step is to obtain the necessary permits.

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Together for the Terroir

Landscape Architecture Magazine

One of several design options developed by Ann Baker Landscape Architecture that respond to drought and wildfire regulations and are available for free online. Trees are kept from overhanging a house, and the typical foundational shrubs are a nonstarter. Courtesy Christie Jarvis/Ann Baker Landscape Architecture.

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5 Ways an ADU/JADU Investment Can Produce ROI

Santa Cruz Architect

In California, prior to 2016, legally converting or building an ADU was met with a host of local regulations to the point that an ADU didn’t make financial sense. Just compare the cost of permitting an existing structure or building a new ADU/JADU with the amount of anticipated rental income over the years.

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Competitions: Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center Pre-qualification Announcement

Bustler

Tender Condition The Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center (Tender No.: The tender content is the schematic design and the foundation pit design of CGN New Research Center covering a site area of 71752.4?, The foundation pit construction document design is allowed to be sub-contracted.