Shepard-Nguyen DADU

Built to house grandma on a multi-generational property, Shepard-Nguyen DADU is an accessible 484 square foot home with an additional 176 square foot loft. The DADU was designed to be light, airy and open in order to create a welcoming and safe environment for the grandkids to play in and grandma to hide away to when needed. The clients have an excellent eye for interior design, so the home was completed to a sleek and modern finish.

Since the main occupant is grandma, the home was designed for aging-in-place with wide doorways, a curbless shower with handrails, lever style door handles, extra grabs for the pocket doors, and a seat at the entry.

Specs

• 484 square feet
• 176 square foot loft
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Net Zero Energy
• 4kW solar array with Enphase micro-inverters
• HERS Index: -10
• DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certified, ENERGY STAR certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS certified
• Fujitsu mini-split
• HEPA filtration
• ENERGY STAR 50-gallon domestic hot water tank