Custom vs predesigned ADU: Timeline and Budget comparison
Custom vs. Predesigned ADUs, how are they different and how do i choose
Big News: Portland Pauses SDC Fees for 3 Years on Residential Development
Big News: Portland Pauses SDC Fees for 3 Years on Most Residential Development The City of Portland has approved a major change that could significantly reduce the cost of building new homes—including single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily projects. Starting August 15, 2025, System Development Charges (SDCs) will be paused
Building a Sustainable ADU: Plywood Slab as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Concrete
Sustainability in Construction: Building with a Plywood Slab Subfloor Many of our buildings use a "slab-on-grade" construction system to create beautiful, practical, and durable buildings. We have run the numbers, looked at our options, and decided that for our buildings, a slab-on-grade system works better than the other primary systems
Effortless Expansion: PreDesigned ADUs Customized for Portland Residences
Efficient Living Spaces Tailored to Your Needs PreDesigned ADUs offer a versatile canvas for homeowners to transform their backyard into functional living spaces tailored to their specific requirements. Whether you envision a tranquil home office retreat, a cozy living space for guests or tenants, or a strategic investment for
Attached vs. Detached ADUs in Portland, Oregon: A Comprehensive Comparison
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular in Portland, Oregon, as homeowners seek to maximize their properties and address the city's housing challenges. ADUs, often referred to as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," offer flexible living spaces that can be either attached to or detached from the
5 Tips to Make Working From Home…Work
Working From Home is a challenge. How to Get to work in a fully functional home office The pandemic has impacted everyone in profound ways, altering our lives, our work, and our communities. Now that it's over, we reflect on what we've learned and look forward to a
Host The Holidays – In a Guest Suite!
The Holidays are a wonderful time to be together with family, friends, and loved ones. Sometimes there isn't enough room to house everyone at home. Instead of fighting traffic, risking icy roads, or drinking that egg nog straight, consider adding more space to your place. A Guest Suite or
Lofts – yet another code update! Phew
Lofts - the ever changing code Everyone wants a loft, here's how to get one Codes come, codes go... and in the case of lofts, they seem to come and go so quickly! The primary force for rapid code development is the
Get an ADU in 2024
Get an ADU in 2024 Starting at $195,000 Now is the time! If you're interested in designing & building an ADU in 2024 it is now time to contact us! Just a few spots remain on our construction calendar for 2024. Due to our modular platform, our design and
Energy Performance Score
Energy Performance Score SQFT Studios ADUs are scored and the results are phenomenal! As of 2018, SQFT Studios has partnered with Earth Advantage to certify our ADUs. This process takes into account hundreds of factors in both the design and build of our ADUs to evaluate
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