A modern prefab ADU by Los Angeles-based Cover shares space with a Streamline Moderne home designed by architect William Kesling for actor Wallace Beery in 1936. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles ...

Living in a 1,400-square-foot home, Xiyin Tang and Paul Laskow wanted more space for their growing family. Now, they have it: A 320-square-foot prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, that extends ...

Several builders are making promises they can’t keep—or never intended to—leaving buyers in the lurch and thousands of dollars poorer. A few months ago, Vanessa Gibbons contacted Meka Modular, a San ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

“Prefab” is short for prefabricated, meaning the accessory dwelling unit is partly or entirely constructed in a factory. Then it’s transported to your lot and installed. The beauty of a prefab ADU is ...

With housing costs soaring, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize their property value while providing additional living options. ADUs offer a flexible, cost-effective way to ...

With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these. Before I came to TreeHugger I was in the prefab biz, and met Steve Glenn and a few other ...

Living in a 1,400-square-foot home, Xiyin Tang and Paul Laskow wanted more space for their growing family. Now, they have it: A 320-square-foot prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, that extends ...

A refuge for aging parents. Rental income for your golden years. There are plenty of good reasons to build an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU. But don’t assume everyone will be cool with ...

Yves Béhar has designed everything from high-tech wearables to voice-activated, transforming furniture — now, the prolific San Francisco-based designer is adding prefabricated homes to the list.