Sometimes you need a little help taking the first step to realize your ADU dream.

The free downloads below offer an overview of the ADU design process, AD proforma, ADU budget worksheets, a project questionnaire, ADU Handbooks, and example drawing sets for ADU construction documents, to help you get started with your ADU project. These are meant to help answer some questions and give you a head start in planning your project. But these won’t replace hiring a professional or purchasing a pre-designed ADU plan.

ADU Investment Proforma Worksheet
ADU Budget Worksheet
 
ADU Design Process - Examples of ADU
 
 
Lucas Gray Design - Download Custom Design Client Questionnaire
 
A Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units
 
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ADUs The Perfect Housing Solution

By Sheri Koones

A great book highlighting some really nicely designed ADUs across the country. Perfect inspiration that will want you to build one on your property!

Backdoor Revolution

The Definitive Guide To ADU Development
By Kol Peterson

A great guide to the process of building an ADU written by someone who did it on his own property.

Purchase Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide To ADU Development on Amazon

 
 

More great books are available in our Bookshop.

Books about ADUs, design, architecture, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and fun kids books and favorite novels.


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