Finished - Downtown Artist Studio ~ 300 SQFT
Located in the historic Iron Horse Neighborhood, this ADU addition set behind a 1927 home is the perfect light and airy addition to optimize the limited backyard space. Canopied porches on the south side of the studio allow for positive winter solar heat gain through the panoramic six foot paneled windows, and shade from the high sun during the summer. Masonry firewalls, superior insulation, and a high-efficiency mini-split heating and cooling system maintains maximum air-conditioned comfort in the most energy efficient way. Solar electric system provides ample power for the entire property. Water harvesting and landscaping design ensure the rain that falls on the property stays on the property. A complexity to permitting and building this space: the design required variance approvals with the City of Tucson, neighbors, and building design to allow for reduced setbacks.
Future - Midtown WHQ ~ 550 SQFT
Visualizing the space
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Planning the site space
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Located in mid-town Tucson, this ADU will function as a design studio and work space for customers and projects. Insulated Concrete Form construction will yield the highest energy efficiency, and grouted with concrete, the long lasting durability of masonry. With passive solar design and the addition of solar in the future, this project will create a net-zero energy bill for both the new ADU and the main home built in 1952. Water harvesting, grey water, and landscape design will replace profusive weeds with edible gardens, trees, and native plants. A complexity to this space: although located right in the middle of Tucson, it will need to finally abandon its septic system and connect to Pima county sewer.
Finished - Mountain and First Neighborhood Office Addition ~ 306 Sq. Ft. & Porch ~ 109 Sq. Ft.
Located in the Mountain and First Neighborhood, this addition to an existing Casita will add a private office space for one to conduct online business meetings across the world while the other creates unique ceramic designs. With attention to sound proofing entryways, the homeowners have made thoughtful decisions to ensure both may work and cohabitate in their own creative spaces without interrupting each other. Adding a significant amount of natural lighting through thoughtfully placed windows, doors and skylights, creativity may be fully recognized for both. With an active collaboration between the homeowners, builder, and contractors, resources from the building process are incorporated into both professions. From electrical wiring to accommodate optimum placement for AV streaming to fire burning kilns, early on, caliche was harvested from the soil for future ceramic glazes.
Private Retreat ~ 600-800 SQFT
Planning the site space
Set behind an existing bungalow on an 8,000 square foot lot, this new ADU will provide the homeowner with a contemporary and spacious one bedroom home and expansive closet storage. It will be the perfect retreat and space when mom comes out from Pennsylvania for the temperate Tucson winter. A complexity to this space: as with most ADUs, site access behind a home or off an alley are unique challenges.
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