Event Description

The goal for this class is to help you, the homeowner, build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will help you understand the essential elements of the ADU process from start to finish, which will result in a more beautiful space and will save you time and money.

Note: The process of building an ADU can be complex, overwhelming and expensive. The speaker is not a general contractor or an architect trying to sell services, but is a homeowner and environmental professional with a passion for ADUs and a lot of practical information to share about them.

You’ll Walk Away from the Class Understanding…

· The design, permitting, and building process

· Relevant green building approaches and certifications

· Financing, rebates, incentives, cost-saving design/build measures

· Resources, references and contacts to help you design and build your ADU

You’ll be able to ask questions of me and other attendees, and network with other local homeowners who are considering building an ADU.

Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC is designed to help others build ADUs and offers a range of services and programs to this end.

Earth Advantage is a Portland-based nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate the creation of better buildings. Earth Advantage provides knowledge to building professionals and information to consumers through certification, research, education, and product development to move the building industry towards more sustainable practices.