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Building an ADU
Introduction to ADUs
Class overview
Introduction to Kol Peterson
Defining ADUs
Why ADUs: Macro trends driving ADU development
Module #1: Zoning and Development Regulation
Intro to regulations
Regulations, Part 1
Regulations, Part 2
Regulations, Part 3
Loopholes
Special lecture for Portland residents- Portland Code Updates for 2021 and Beyond
Special lecture for California residents - California Zoning Code Updates 2021
Module #2: Cost and Financing
Cost management, Part 1
Cost management, Part 2
Cost management, Part 3
Financing
Rental income models
Module #3: Design Build Process
Designer/Builder relationships
The world's largest collection of ADU photos
Building science
Green building
The design process
ADU design principles
Basement conversion ADUs
Utility connections
The construction process
Step-by-step guide to ADU design and permitting
Quick tips
Quick tip: Cadet heaters
Quick tip: Split electric meters
Quick tips: Bath tub
Quick tip: Utilizing set backs
Quick tip: Shared courtyard space
Quick tip: Radiant panels
Quick tip: In-floor radiant heating
Quick tip: Exterior plumbing for radiant floor heating
Quick tip: Covered entry ways
Quick tip: Closet under stairs
Quick tip: Alley ADUs
Quick tip: Accessory structures for storage
Quick tip: Two bedroom ADUs
Quick tip: Stacked drawers
Quick tip: Tall ceilings
Quick tip: Dormers
Quick tip: Dry shell
Quick tip: Ductless mini-split
Quick tip: Garage with guest room
Quick tip: Lock pad
Quick tip: Murphy bed
Quick tip: Rough-in sewer connection
Quick tip: Sliding glass doors
Quick tip: Tall ceiling joists
Quick tip: Non-habitable space
Quick tip: Covered entries
Quick tip: Bathroom layout
Quick tip: Acoustic privacy
Quick tip: Alternating tread stairs
Quick tip: Types of high windows
Quick tip: Split levels
Quick tip: Condenser unit for ductless minisplit
Quick tip: Dedicated water meter
Quick tip: Underbelly of house
Quick tip: Types of basement ADUs
Quick tip: Foundation walls
Quick tip: Elevated ceilings in basement
Quick tip: Cribbing
Quick tip: Batt insulation
Quick tip: Lifting a house
Quick tip: Adding additional usable square footage to a room
Quick tip: Salvaged materials
Conversation with an ADU builder
ADU owner interviews
ADU owner interview: Chris Wilson
ADU owner interview: Mark and Ellen Burr
ADU owner interview: Susan Moray
ADU owner interview: Pam and Justin
ADU owner interview: Mark Lewis
ADU owner interview: Megan and Matt Klepp
ADU tours
Garage conversion ADU during construction (Chris Wilson)
Detached ADU (Justin Graham)
Garage conversion ADU (Mark and Ellen Burr)
Detached ADU (Megan and Matt Klepp)
Detached ADU (Susan Moray)
Quick tip: Rough-in sewer connection
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