“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prefabricated design and manufacturing company Plant Prefab has announced their new lightHouse line, a set of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available in multiple sizes. Working with designers ...

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 ...

On a quiet cul de sac in suburban Los Angeles, the installation of Martin Guevara and Grace Kuo’s prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, caused quite a stir in the neighborhood. “It was like a block ...

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 ...