{"product_id":"adus-the-perfect-housing-solution-hardcover","title":"Adus: The Perfect Housing Solution - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheri Koones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A beautiful book for readers researching affordable options for chic yet environmentally friendly ADU construction.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessory dwelling units (ADUs) are good for people and communities. An inside look at 25 charming, ultra-functional, extra living spaces will inspire you to build one of your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary dwelling (also known as Additional or Auxiliary Dwelling Units) -- think granny flat, in-law unit, laneway house). It has an arrangement for sleeping, cooking, and lavatory. An ADU can be detached, attached, a garage conversion, or a basement conversion. The uses are myriad--for family members, guest spaces, rental income, or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese attractive, well-designed ADUs are located from coast to coast across the US and Canada. Each house includes information about the type of construction, the major green features, and how it is used. A variety of styles (e.g., laneway houses, garage conversions, and stand-alone independent structures, and ones connected to the primary house) show versatility and ways to blend new ADUS into the architecture of the primary house and neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach featured ADU shows how to make the most of the small space for comfortable living without the burden of a big house to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Accolades: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The contemporary architectural designs are sleek, and the environmentally friendly features offer insight into how housing can be made more efficient. This is worth a look.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheri Koones\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely respected author and journalist who helps readers better understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. She is the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE for \u003ci\u003eDownsize: Living Large in a Small House\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average\u003c\/i\u003e (Gibbs Smith, 2022). She has authored numerous articles about home construction for AOL Real Estate, \u003ci\u003eSmart Homeowner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuilder\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.8 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748825137440,"sku":"9781423665250","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8f089035f0296a07b1502fcf9cfb36fc.webp?v=1779917286","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/adus-the-perfect-housing-solution-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}