DADU webinar March 10th

Thinking about the long-term use of a home and designing for flexibility is an important part of preparing for an uncertain future. DADUs allow people more flexibility to accommodate a growing family, changing work requirements, and to provide supplemental rental income. DADUs also provide valuable small housing stock in desirable neighborhoods.

Do you want to learn more about DADUs and meet others (virtually) thinking about building a DADU? Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible in this unique webinar sponsored by the Phinney Neighborhood Center. In this workshop we will answer questions for people planning to build a backyard cottage, including explanations of what is possible given the new zoning rules. We will also discuss budget ranges for recently completed DADUs and financing options along with case studies.

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Date: Wednesday, March 10th

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: $20 Donation to the PNA

Location: Online

microhouse - featured in the Home section of Seattle Times

A DADU located in Seattle's Bryant Neighborhood

David built a DADU in the backyard of his daughter and her family and relocated from the Midwest. You can read more about him and other families building ADUs and DADUs to create multi-generational households.

together yet separate

We haven't been able to photograph David's backyard cottage yet but will do so as soon as is safely possible. 

ADU - photo of the week

 

garage conversion to an ADU

We thought the owner was crazy when he told us he wanted to convert half of his double garage into a accessory dwelling unit (ADU). He proved us wrong. The result was a sunny corner studio apartment with a sleeping loft. It totals just over 120 sq. ft. in size. The minimum size allowed for a dwelling unit.

DADU workshop tonight - Thursday November 19th

Wondering can I build a DADU on my lot? Join Bruce Parker founder of microhouse and Stefan Hansmire of Hansmire Builders to learn what is possible and how to establish a realistic budget for your DADU. We will cover the basics of the Seattle land use code as it pertains to DADUs and have time at the end to answer questions about how they might apply to your specific project.

Time: Thursday 11/19 at 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Suggested donation $20 PNA members, $30 general public.
All proceeds support the Phinney Neighborhood Association

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Questions about building a DADU? We have answers.

Can you build a DADU? Join us to find out what you need to know.

DADU’s can be used for many things, including housing a family member, a short term rental, a home office, or all of these things at different times. Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible and how to budget for a DADU.

Time: Thursday 11/19 at 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Suggested donation $20 PNA members, $30 general public.
All proceeds support the Phinney Neighborhood Association

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Can I build a DADU on my lot? DADU webinar September 30th

 Are you wondering what you need to know to plan and build a DADU?

Thinking about the long-term use of a home and designing for flexibility is an important part of preparing for an uncertain future. DADUs allow people more flexibility to accommodate a growing family, changing work requirements, and to provide supplemental rental income. DADUs also provide valuable small housing stock in desirable neighborhoods.

Do you want to learn more about DADUs and meet others (virtually) thinking about building a DADU? Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible in this unique webinar sponsored by Sustainable Ballard. In this workshop we will answer questions for people planning to build a backyard cottage, including explanations of what is possible given the new zoning rules. We will also discuss budget ranges for recently completed backyard cottages and financing options along with case studies.

Donations for Sustainable Ballard will be accepted.

Date: Wednesday September 30th

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: Suggested Donation

Location: Online

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DADU - video of the week

The focus of  this video is the landacape of the Laurelhurst Backyard Cottage. While the cottage isn't the main focus, you can get a sense of how integral the landscape design was to the success of the project and how limited the construction access was to this DADU.  Landscape design by ANR Landscape Design. 

Laurelhurst DADU