Sedge Cottage

New sedge backyard cottage: 3 bedroom DADU

At 997 net square feet, the Sedge Cottage is a highly livable footprint that provides well-daylit space for living, necessary storage, flexibility on many sites, and two covered outdoor porch spaces. Within its compact form, the design features three bedrooms and two baths, a galley kitchen with a peninsula and plenty of storage. It features a bedroom and 3/4 bath on the main level that works well for an aging parent, as a guest room or work-from-home office. Standard, wood-frame construction, vented shed roof, slab-on-grade foundation, the careful placement of windows, and a simple exterior allow for low-cost construction without sacrificing durability, function, or style.

The design is under the height limit and can fit on the smallest lots, around trees, or on sloped lots, with space for adjacent parking if desired. The outdoor covered area is perfect for a BBQ and the cottage can be oriented toward the principal residence for multi-generational living around a courtyard. The front porch clearly marks the entry of the accessory dwelling.

The design targets 4-Star Built Green, with details for reduced air infiltration, energy-efficient heating, cooling, and water heating systems, passive solar heat gain in window/shading in summer, low-VOC finishes, no fossil fuel appliances, and all LED lighting.

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