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⧵ Auxiliary ADU
⧵ Houston, TX ⧵ 2022 ⧵ Built


Auxiliary ADU addresses sustainability and collectivism on multiple scales - from the envelope to the urban context. It begins not with a single dwelling, but rather an adaptable prototype suitable for many sites throughout Houston. The project addresses issues of privacy and shared areas on a single lot, as well as the potential for new collective space across property lines as ADUs increase density. Energy consumption is a critical consideration in the design. Conventional wisdom of vernacular architecture pairs with modern technology and material assemblies to produce an efficient dwelling.


Created with Madeleine Pelzel, Alex Oetzel, Silman, and Wylie Engineering.








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