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The Biggest Questions About ADUs

One of the reasons we started the news section of Modern ADU Plans was to answer the biggest questions people have about ADUs. We want to share our expertise and help people start their ADU journey. If we can make more people decide to build an ADU, or we make the process of creating an ADU a little easier, that is a big win!

ADUs In The News

ADUs are a growing in popularity across the country. As more cities and states adopt these project types into their codes, ADUs have become more prevalent in the news cycle. Here are some links to news coverage about our design work, our career, and of course, about ADUs. We will continue to add new articles, resources, and relevant content to this list to keep you up to date on the latest ADU information.

ADU Resources and Articles:

• ADUseful: The power of ADUs in solving our housing crisis

• Evaluating California’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Reforms: Preliminary Evidence and Lessons for State Governments - download PDF

Us In The News

• Dwell: Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, Oregon

• Houzz: Backyard ADU for Multigenerational Living and Aging in Place

• YoungArchitect.com: Exploring Architecture All Over The World

• Portland Architecture: The Architect’s Questionnaire

• Portland Business Journal: 40 Under 40 Award

• Build Small Live Large Conference: Design Matters: How Small Spaces Lead to Large Outcomes

• Design Your Dream Home: Interview with Designer Lucas Gray

• Portland Business Journal: ADUs could help transform Portland's housing scene

• Architect Magazine: Modern ADU Plans Profile

• American Institute of Architects: Weaving international work into your architecture career

• Grey Magazine: 5 Questions for Lucas Gray

• Oregon Home Magazine: Structure + Style 2019: Design Winners

• Oregon Live: Permits for in-law flats and other ADUs are down but interest remains high

• Oregon Live: Want a rentable granny flat? Check out Portland's Accessory Dwelling Unit Tour

• The Architect’s Newspaper: MONOGRAPH SESSIONS: Track Daily Progress on Yearly Financials (w/ CVG)

• Portland Business Tribune: Pushing Architecture For The People

• Portland Business Tribune: Architecture's Global Vision

• Portland Business Tribune: Homes to Grow Old In

• Furniture, Lighting & Decor: Tour A Sustainable Home

• NECN: Hey Neighbor: Why ADUs Are A Great Benefit to Portland Neighborhoods

• Maxable: Home Tour: Design a Granny Flat for Maximum Privacy

• Maxable: Home Tour: Nothing Old School About this Modern Granny Flat

• Maxable: Granny Flat Home Tour | 490 square foot ADU | Tiny Home Tour w/ Maxable

• How To ADU: ADU Cost - What we can learn from Portland?

• Accessory Dwellings: ADU Designer Profile

• Building An ADU: Landscape Design for ADUs

• Architizer: Namaste ADU // Lucas Gray Design

• Bored Panda: 30 Reasons Someone “Should Have Hired An Architect” For These Buildings

• 50 Best ADU Blogs and Websites: https://blog.feedspot.com/adu_blogs/

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