North Street Micro House
We designed this ADU (accessory Dwelling Unit) for the owner of a duplex on a tight and challenging site. The allowable lot coverage was very restrictive. We placed the living unit over an existing, decrepit shed and tucked his parking space below to 'double dip’ on lot coverage. The simple trussed gable, metal sided and roofed building is designed according to passive house principles. An open sleeping area allows south light to penetrate into living space which overlooks the green back yard. Lot coverage would not allow a deck; therefore we built a private covered porch/entry as grade with access to the yard.