Need a garage today but love the potential of converting to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) tomorrow? Maybe you’re planning ahead to help your aging parents delay assisted living, a nursing home, or memory care. Or perhaps you need garage-like storage space for your growing family’s needs in the near term, but hoping to convert that into an income earning ADU when the kids head off to college? Our Sherman garage ADU may be the ideal solution. This versatile design can serve as a functional garage now and easily converted into a living space later on, making it a practical investment for evolving space planning needs.
The Sherman garage ADU is designed to accommodate flexible space needs. It can be customized with a range of architectural details to complement your primary home while providing the necessary storage or parking space. When you’re ready to transform it into an ADU, the Sherman ADU simplifies the transition, offering a straightforward pathway towards expanding your living space without building an entirely new home.
| Square Feet | 300′ or more |
| Bath | 0, Half or Full |
| Bedrooms | 0 Studio |
| Standard | 12’ lofted wood beamed ceilings French doors to patio terrace Sustainable hardwood floors Kohler fixtures Solar panels |
| Options | Loft Kitchenette Laundry Customization with craftsman, victorian, farmhouse, mid-century modern details to match your primary home Accessibility options Built-in bookcases Sustainable hardwood floors Kohler fixtures Solar panels and backup battery EV Charger- Level 2 Optional wall sconces, recessed lighting, and custom A/V Patio Pergolas Adjacent landscape, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, drainage, turf and fences |
| Eco-Friendly Construction | All garage ADU designs exceed California building and efficiency standards Energy Star electric appliances and heat pump water heater California Title 24 fixture and insulation package EPA WaterSense plumbing fixtures Passive home construction standard components Indoor air quality fan (IAQ), energy recovery ventilation (ERV) and makeup air filtration systems (MERV-13) Microinverter solar photo voltaic system with battery High EER/SEER efficiency heating/cooling heat pump mini-split HVAC Project specific carbon offsets |
If you’re simply looking for a smaller footprint ADU design for your backyard cottage, our Fernside or Encinal Studios are great options too.