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"Uncertainty seems built into life these days. But ADUs give flexibility to the least flexible thing we have—this big, cumbersome investment of our home.,

On a rustic strip of coastline near Puerto Escondido, Mexico, S-AR designed a beach getaway with an open concrete grid that frames its natural surroundings.

Clare and David sit atop their bus/tiny home on wheels, enjoying the Australian coastline.

So far, the couple have worked in and toured Wollongong, the east coast of Australia, and southern Australia. They're planning to visit national parks in northern Australia and explore western Australia. "We want to take our time and do a full lap of the country,

The interiors feature accoya flooring, which extends outside to a wraparound deck. The home faces east to soak up morning sunlight.

A kitchen island with bar seating provides indoor space for dining; custom-milled cabinets and drawers in the kitchen add ample storage.

When looking to add an ADU to their backyard in Highland Park, Oni Lazarus and her partner Didi went with Cover’s turnkey offering. The Los Angeles–based prefab builders managed every step, giving the couple an idyllic, indoor/outdoor rental unit that capitalizes on sunny Southern California weather.

A fire pit and a pair of chairs on the west-facing deck are perfectly placed for sunset views.

The home connects via breezeway to a 900-square-foot garage with a studio bedroom that’s currently used as an office.

The homeowners are particularly fond of the Toledo chairs and Pensi table by Jorge Pensi.

Deep roof eaves shield the home from unwanted solar gain. A raised concrete floor absorbs solar radiation for passive heating in winter.

All-Weather 8000 Series double-glazed sliding doors frame views of the landscape and flood the interior with natural light.

Elevated on an oak-studded hillside lot, the three-bedroom, three-bath Waterfall Residence overlooks spectacular views in three directions.

Elina and Otto paired their Iniö model with a sauna from Pluspuu and an adjacent hot tub that sit just down a path beyond the home. In winter months, guests can skinny dip before warming up again.

From the living area, a winding staircase leads to the second level with an additional living space and two guest rooms.

Twenty-foot-tall ceilings and huge windows connect indoors with out. A wood-burning fireplace centers the living-and-dining area.

The three-bedroom Iniö model from Pluspuu features floor-to-ceiling windows, a loft-like interior, a wraparound deck, and a gable outline reminiscent of a traditional log cabin.

The piston-operated pine sunshades lift upwards to protect the exterior deck and give residents the ability to manually modulate the home’s access to daylight and shade as the sun moves across the sky.

CNC-milled teak was used for almost all of the exterior, from the cladding and sunshades to the 430-square-foot exterior decks.