Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Expansion of an existing house with the addition of a sunny living room and a master bedroom.

Multi-generational attached ADU house. This magnificent house is located in the suburbs of Quebec, City and is designed with the principles of passive solar design. The orientation and layout has been designed to maximize passive solar heat gain, and includes significant thermal mass for heat storage in…

The Berri-Resther project falls in the category of accessory dwelling units (ADU), a multi-unit building built in a backyard overlooking a street in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough in Montreal. Designed by the firm Microclimat and built with the support of the engineering firm Geniex and the work of Hu-Nic…

A bi-generational house with common and shared spaces where each family finds its privacy while sharing certain spaces. This bi-generational has been carefully thought out to welcome all members of the family (even animals!) While providing privacy for all. The interior finishes offer elegant minimalism with a…

This beautiful Coach House in Montreal is part of a trend towards Laneway houses and Tiny houses densifying urban cores across North America. This magnificent ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) coach house in Montreal, Quebec was designed by La Shed Architecture. This Backyard Tiny House replaces a small backyard…

TrYo is a duplex transformed into a triplex that accommodates families with a balance of private and common spaces. This intergenerational and multi-family project required the addition of a floor, an interior staircase and a roof terrace. It is an excellent example of how it is possible to meet the needs of…

Compact apartment and art studio. Characteristics Optimization of available space Construction on a site already occupied by an apartment building Small footprint Arrangement of a large balcony to add outdoor space Use of modular furniture Regulatory challenges A single residence authorized…