Prairie Rooftop ADU
Some of our most meaningful work happens before a single nail is driven.
This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) project went through full design development, permitting, and city approval — including multiple variances — before financing prevented the build from moving forward. The design work stands on its own.
The concept: a single-bedroom, single-bathroom unit above a full three-car garage, designed with some of the most thoughtful green systems we've put together. Radiant floor heating, state-of-the-art sustainable materials, and two distinct green roof elements defined the environmental approach. The primary roof — over 600 square feet — was designed to host a native prairie planting, creating habitat and insulation in equal measure. A stepped-back first story featured additional green roof sections visible directly from the unit's windows, turning what's usually dead space into living focal points.
The open-concept kitchen and living area was designed to feel expansive despite the footprint, with the rooftop prairie as a quiet backdrop to daily life.
This one is waiting for the right moment. We'd build it tomorrow.
This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) project went through full design development, permitting, and city approval — including multiple variances — before financing prevented the build from moving forward. The design work stands on its own.
The concept: a single-bedroom, single-bathroom unit above a full three-car garage, designed with some of the most thoughtful green systems we've put together. Radiant floor heating, state-of-the-art sustainable materials, and two distinct green roof elements defined the environmental approach. The primary roof — over 600 square feet — was designed to host a native prairie planting, creating habitat and insulation in equal measure. A stepped-back first story featured additional green roof sections visible directly from the unit's windows, turning what's usually dead space into living focal points.
The open-concept kitchen and living area was designed to feel expansive despite the footprint, with the rooftop prairie as a quiet backdrop to daily life.
This one is waiting for the right moment. We'd build it tomorrow.
Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: $200,001 - $500,000
