A you couple approached Monarch looking to build a flexible house addition that could be easily used as a separate rentable unit. This attached, informal ADU has an entrance on the back side of the house in addition to an internal connection via a shared utility room. With this configuration, the added space makes the […]
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Monarch designed an Accessory Dwelling Unit (aka mother-in-law house) for use as an office that has achieved net positive electric production! The wall assembly is “straw-cell”: conventionally stick framed walls with cellulose insulation in the stud cavity + plastered straw bales on the interior. See more information below on the high performance building materials and
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A homeowner in an historic area of Columbia that qualifies by-right for ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction approached Monarch looking to add a detached garage. The schematic design includes a strategy for potentially finishing out the attic into a studio apartment at a later date. Many times constructing an ADU may be of interest down
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This project involves a design for a home addition, new carport, and a detached ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). Phasing was an important consideration in this project. The addition to the existing house is suggested as the first phase. Because the existing house only contains one bedroom, a second bedroom would add immediate value. Additionally, adding
This design for this 1.5 story garage + ADU places the kitchen and bathroom on the first floor, with two bedrooms on the second. This allows the house to function as a social hub during pool parties, or be occupied by family or tenants in the future. By placing the bedrooms on the second floor,
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