Solar & Energy Systems — Reality vs. Marketing

Solar integration is a common ADU goal, but marketing claims about "energy independence" often conflict with New England utility realities

Accessibility: ADA vs. Universal Design

A critical failure point in ADU planning is the confusion between ADA requirements and Universal Design principles

Smart Home Systems — Useful, Neutral, or Risky?

Smart home technology in an ADU should focus on system monitoring and property management — not gadgetry.

ADU Accessories and Why They Matter

Why Accessories Matter More in ADUs Than in Houses In a standard residential project, accessories are elective. In an ADU, they function as integrated systems with an outsized impact on project viability. Because ADUs operate within a highly compressed footprint, every addition competes for limited space, system capacity, and budget. Accessories added late in the process are the leading source of preventable rework.

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