Designing The Perfect ADU Plans - Ideal 2-Bedroom Floor Plan (ADU Step By Step Guide - Step 1)

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Step 1: Vision to Blueprint - Crafting Your ADU Design Plans | Step-By-Step Guide to Building an ADU
Welcome to the first step in Maxable's comprehensive guide to building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - focusing on the crucial Design and Planning phase. Whether you're transforming a garage or starting from scratch, this video is your blueprint to beginning your ADU project on solid ground.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of hiring the right architect and the expected costs for drafting your dream ADU design.
- Understanding the detailed plan-set required for city approval, including floorplans, structural engineering, energy efficiency details, and more.
- Navigating the plancheck process with your city's building department, including fees and potential corrections.
- A real-life example showcasing the design of an ADU attached to a garage, maximizing space and efficiency for a two-bedroom ADU unit.
- Expert tips on efficient design, including strategic plumbing placement and maximizing natural light.
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Key moments
0:32 Hiring an ADU Architect
1:10 Submitting your Plans to the City
1:35 Locating an ADU on your Property
2:10 Designing your ADU
3:34 Maxable Design Tips
4:05 Getting ADU Pricing
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WHAT IS AN ADU?
ADU stands for accessory dwelling unit. An ADU is a permanent additional housing structure built on a property that already has a main home or main structure. You may have heard them referred to as granny flats, casitas, guest houses, or in-law suites.
They can be built on a single-family lot or multi-family lot (duplexes count as multi-family). An ADU has its own entrance, separate from the primary house, as well as a kitchen, bathroom, and living space. Accessory dwelling units can be rented year-round and add a lot of value to your property.
They can be garage conversions, stand-alone units, attic or basement conversions, or be attached to the main house. ADUs are exceptionally flexible, and most owners find that their use for the unit evolves over the years. The main reason people build ADUs in California is to house a relative, usually a parent but often an adult child. The second most common use is to rent for additional income.
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[@Chris_87BC]

What is the dimension of the ADU? looks great! :)

[@Maxable]

This ADU is 624 feet, roughly 31 ft x 20 ft