Accessory Dwelling Unit

This 480 SF cottage is all electric with a photovoltaic system. It passed a blower door test for air tightness of the well insulated envelope. An electric heat pump water heater serves both the ADU and the main house (with demand recirculation.) The Insulation is rigid rock wool and cellulose. There are many fun little design details as well which you can see in the photos. One design detail that you can’t see very well is a built-in dish rack over the sink’s drainboard. We are looking forward to flowering vines growing in on the exterior trellises (Most photos by Lenny Gonzalez)

Tiny House at Dawn

This is a view from the back porch of the main house. The trellis will hopefully soon be covered in peach roses

Early concept sketch model

Castle Post

Hand carved geometric post supporting porch roof

Decorative geometric post

We saw one of these at a castle in Northern Italy and were inspired to add one to the cottage

High ceilings and Loft

High triangular windows facing east and west let in the morning and evening light

Private Patio for Afternoon Tea

French doors open to this small patio is one spot in the tree-filled yard that reliably gets sunshine. The door to the left leads to the bedroom

Tiny Kitchen

Small, efficient kitchen with built in dish drying rack over the drainboard

Dining Nook

This cozy nook has two large storage benches and a view to the main yard. Table is built from salvaged fir framing material. A bit of the high triangle window can be seen above