Our ADU Expertise

We specialize in ADUs, because they are a small-scale, personalized way to address the needs of individuals and the need for increased housing in the finite space of our East Bay community.

Clients love ADUs, because they address a range of unique needs:

• An ADU could be a home for family members, paying renters, or could be your new living space

• They have a wide array of architectural possibilities

• They are flexible spaces for eventual changes, like aging in place

• ADUs raise property value

Communities love ADUs, because they are a responsible housing option:

• Their relatively small size makes them energy-efficient for construction and living

• They utilize existing infrastructure (e.g. roads, sewers)

• ADUs increase housing options, without majorly changing the character of a neighborhood

Our experienced team is dedicated to a high standard of communication, guidance, design, and building.

the way we work:

• We are a streamlined one-stop-design-build-shop, helping to avoid the complications of working with multiple parties in the different phases from ideation to construction, or, if you’re already working with an architect, we can help see your project through to completion.

we apply our past experience to understand your needs:

• We know the process, and we get it

• We value listening, transparency, and organization

• We partner with our clients to meet their unique needs:

  • Rental unit

  • Downsizing

  • Attached addition, detached secondary dwelling

  • In-law unit, granny flat 

  • Extra space for business, artistic practice, or guests

  • Backyard cottage retreat

  • Converted basement, attic, or garage

  • Flexible space for the future

Temescal Design Build’s specialties and services cover all the steps in designing and building ADUs.

• Pre-Design:

  • site consideration, feasibility, budgeting, research, programming/needs

• Design:

  • Concern for aesthetic and functional values, contemporary point of view, flexibility for the future, universal design, green building & sustainable design, relationship to pre-existing structures, and experience

• Construction Documents and Permitting:

  • Creation and submittal of documents for approval, in compliance with local building codes, zoning, environmental, and construction requirements

• Construction Administration and Building:

  • coordination and management of construction processes and focus on craft and built outcomes