Category Residential Design
Why You Need a Land Survey for Your Property

In the US, new construction continues to soar. In fact, there were 1.601 million nonseasonally adjusted new house starts in 2021, an almost 28% increase from the previous 120 months. While there are many exciting elements to building a new…
5 ADU Design Tips To Make the Space Feel Larger

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be an amazing extra source of income for you and your family. But since space is limited, they can easily feel cramped and unappealing to potential renters. How do you make each square inch count…
5 Things to Know About Building an ADU

Did you know that the average house in the United States now costs over $350,000? Although this has served as an obstacle for many people who are looking to purchase their first home, it has also become a great opportunity…
What Home Renovation Projects Require Building Permits?

Did you know there were over 42,000 building permits issued in Los Angeles in the first quarter of 2022 alone? When people had to spend more time at home, renovation projects became commonplace. Homeowners wanted to make the most of…
The Ultimate Guide to Common ADU Layouts

The results are out in the first-ever study dedicated to ADUs in California. One of the more interesting findings included in this research is that some ADUs cost as little as $100,000 to build, compared to $480,000 for a unit…
Should I Build a Custom Home?

According to market research, new home construction soared by 22% in 2022. The rise in the industry is because Americans are now starting to build houses post-pandemic. Designing a home from scratch is most people’s dream since there are many possibilities…
6 Reasons To Hire a CAD Drafting Company

Projections show that the global CAD (Computer-Aided Design) market will reach a value of $12.97 billion by 2028. If your business utilizes CAD drafting, there are two ways you can go about it. You can use your own employees, or you can…
What is the meaning of as-built?

As-built drawings are used in construction to document the actual condition of a building or structure at the time of completion. They show the exact location and dimensions of all installed components, as well as any modifications made during construction.…
7 Common ADU Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
