Housing Options for Aging-In-Place

Explore senior housing solutions for aging-in-place. Topics include accessory dwelling units (in-law cottages), age-in-place renovations, urban planning concepts like New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Developments.

 


Inspired In-Law Cottage by LarsonShores Architects

The Inspired In-Law Cottage is a modular, sustainable, factory-built, one-bedroom backyard cottage that supports senior independence through thoughtful design, making it possible for multiple generations to live together comfortably. Classified as an accessory dwelling unit by many U.S. cities zoning codes, it can be ordered pre-assembled or purchased as a set of construction drawings for assembly by you or your contractor.  ...more

What are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a second dwelling unit created on a lot with a house, attached house or manufactured home. The second unit is created auxiliary to, and is smaller than, the main dwelling. ADUs can be created in a variety of ways, including conversion of a portion of an existing house, addition to an existing house, conversion of an existing garage or the construction of an entirely new building. Examples of accessory dwelling units: ...more

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