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Building the Dwell House: Behind-The-Scenes

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### What does it take to build the Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu? Quality craftsmanship, a discerning eye for design, and a conscious effort to minimize our environmental impact whenever possible.

### Our latest unit comes from a collaboration between Abodu, Norm Architects, and Dwell. Exceptional in design, the Dwell House is distinguished by the thought that goes into each detail. Everything has been carefully curated to ensure comfort and quality, from its honest materials, to its California-meets-Copenhagen aesthetic, to its luxurious finishes and furnishings. It’s that level of care that makes Dwell House one of the most premium ADUs out there.

### Like all of our units, the Dwell House is built at our factory, where we can uphold our high bar for quality. By building it offsite, we cut down on site visits and limit material waste, reducing our carbon footprint. The Dwell House also features electric appliances, energy-efficient insulation, top-quality interior finishes, and a bifold glass window to maximize natural light (and cut down on lighting usage). All that, and more, because the Dwell House is built with sustainability in mind.

### Curious to see it for yourself? Make an appointment at our showroom in Los Angeles to see the Dwell House in person.



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Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units are coming to the North Bay

Choosing an Accessory Dwelling Unit for Your Growing Family

KOTO x Abodu Collab Brings Nordic Style ADUs to the Bay Area

With a state law easing restrictions on accessory dwelling units, granny flats are proliferating in L.A. and other cities — and pre-fab options may make these tiny houses even more common.

"How California Set Off a Backyard Apartment Boom"

And, we'll make it easy.

Building the Dwell House, Behind-the-Scenes

Jackie and Dan wanted a comfortable space for the whole family to enjoy, but struggled to find something that fit their vision. Until they found Abodu. Modern yet comfortable, clean yet stylish, their Abodu was an aesthetic dream come true.For instance, they loved the exterior design, and how well it meshed with their home. They also loved the thoughtful, spacious interior design, and the beautiful fixtures that tied everything together. After their Abodu was installed, they barely made any changes, preferring to keep things minimal so that the Abodu’s original charm could keep shining through.They were prepared to micro-manage every step of the project. And yet they were surprised how low-stress and seamless the process was. “Come for the product, stay for the service,” says Dan.Now, they have a flexible space for the whole family to enjoy — in style. Jackie uses the Abodu as an occasional workspace when she needs some heads down time. If friends come over for dinner, Jackie and Dan open up the large cantina doors for easy access and host them in the Abodu. And when Dan’s parents come to visit, they have their very own place to stay, with Jackie, Dan, and their daughter Juni staying in the main house.Eventually, the Abodu will become Dan’s parents’ permanent home, so they can live out their golden years close to the family. Until then, Jackie and Dan can also rent their Abodu out if they choose to. For them, it’s a smart investment in the future, and for the family.

One Abodu. A thousand memories in the making.

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Jackie & Dan, Abodu One, San Jose, CA.

Jackie & Dan’s backyard vision came to life.

It’s always rewarding when we get to deliver a brand new ADU, and this unit is something special. Check out the Dwell House being installed in Healdsburg, California. Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu, is born from a special collaboration between Abodu, Dwell, and Norm Architects.

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Dwell House Install Day in Healdsburg, CA

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It’s always rewarding when we get to deliver a brand new ADU, and this unit is something special. Check out the Dwell House being installed in Healdsburg, California. Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu, is born from a special collaboration between Abodu, Dwell, and Norm Architects.

Complete with curated touches, top-of-the-line fixtures, and our signature Scandinavian simplicity throughout, the Dwell House is made for design lovers who demand the best. With a generous footprint of 540 square feet, the Dwell House fits on all kinds of lots and is crafted for both luxury and versatility. 

We recently announced the Dwell House partnership, and the first few are getting installed in lots across the West Coast. Interested in checking out the Dwell House? Stop by our showroom in Los Angeles (reservations required) or reach out to our team to find out more by visiting the link in [here](abodu.com/contact-new). 


Get a sneak peek at a Dwell House installation

Abodu Ed focused on the Product and Design behind our Scandinavian inspired ADU.

Get the basics of ADUs with Abodu Ed -  Abodu Backyard Homes

All about quality. No compromises, no surprises.

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Abodu Ed: Product & Design with Phi, Head of Product

At Abodu, we’re about quality. No compromises, no surprises. Phi, Head of Product at Abodu, dives into our design philosophy, the benefits of building offsite, and how an Abodu can bring out the best in your backyard.

Check out our latest segment below with Phi, Head of Product.

To learn more about **Product**, click [here](abodu.com/overview).


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Abodu Ed: Product & Design

Abodu Ed, a collection of segmented episodes highlighting ADU-geared topics.

All about ADUs with Abodu Ed  -  Abodu Backyard Homes

Introducing: The Abodu Ed Series

Abodu Ed: Abodu 101 with John Geary

We're delighted to announce the debut of Abodu Ed, a collection of segmented episodes highlighting ADU-geared topics. Whether it's permitting, installation, or design, we wanted to provide an educational space to hear from our industry experts here at Abodu. It can be very daunting to have many unanswered questions so our hope with Abodu Ed is to create a bridge of knowledge to empower every ADU journey.

So, let's start from the beginning — what do we do at Abodu? CEO & Co-Founder, John Geary kicks off our series to talk about how we make backyard ADU installation easy for our customers, and the mission that drives us at Abodu.

Abodu Ed: Abodu 101 with John Geary, CEO & Co-Founder

This 540-square-foot Abodu ADU serves multiple use cases and beyond. From a flex space to a home office, the options are endless.

An Abodu is more than your standard pre-fab ADU

More than just an ADU

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More than an ADU

There’s plenty in the Abodu Two that allows Calvin to live in style, at a smaller scale. Its footprint of 610 sq ft includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living/dining area. With an optimized layout designed for maximum natural light, Calvin gets to enjoy all that his Abodu has to offer.

Homeowner chose Abodu as an investment for future planning

There's no place like home

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Meet Calvin. Die-hard Warriors fan. Abodu advocate. And a satisfied owner of an Abodu Two.

The Dwell House is here, available exclusively from Abodu. The 540-square-foot ADU is created from a collaboration between Abodu, Norm Architects, and Dwell. 

Design in your backyard. The Dwell House from Abodu

Design delivered to your backyard. The Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu.

When I got connected to Zach Klein, CEO of Dwell, over 2 years ago, I thought maybe I could shamelessly convince him to publish another article on Abodu. Instead, what I found was the start of a long and fruitful partnership to co-develop an ADU for the most discerning, design-forward customers who want the best of the best.


I'm excited to introduce the Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu.


We've been hard at work designing and developing this product for the past two years... big thanks to Phi Phan, who led this effort, and all of our team members who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this to life.


Design delivered to your backyard. The Dwell House is here, available exclusively from Abodu. This 540-square-foot ADU is born from a special collaboration between Abodu, Norm Architects, and Dwell. With a California-meets-Copenhagen aesthetic and curated design touches throughout, Dwell House is crafted for luxury living.


We were able to draw on data from the hundreds of projects under our belt to know what customers really want out of a premium backyard home and lean on Dwell's 20+ year history as an authority on great design, and an early champion of prefab.


Working with the folks at Norm was a pleasure, as they're designers I've personally admired for some time. They're one of the most renowned Danish architects, and they've been a pioneer of their aesthetic for the past 15 years- they literally wrote the book on Soft Minimalism and a sensory approach. And their product design expertise in furniture and decor is a great parallel for how we think about the universal design of an ADU at Abodu.


From the 'dogtrot moment' with the 12-foot folding door and 12-foot kitchen glass to the thoughtful built-ins to the beautifully-tiled bathroom, there's a lot of competition for your favorite feature. And throughout are the hallmarks of any Abodu - cathedral ceilings, thoughtfully-placed windows, and an optimized layout to make a small space feel way bigger than the specs.


We're really proud of what we've created and can't wait to show it off to you. Whether you're looking for extra space for your growing family, multi-generational living, a rental unit, or a little bit of everything, this is designed to be versatile enough for whatever life throws at you.


If you're in the market, we encourage you to [**schedule an appointment**](https://abodu.com/contact-new) to come visit our showroom and experience it for yourself. We're featuring the Dwell House at our new downtown Los Angeles Arts District showroom.


As with anything else we do, it's only worth doing if we can deliver a customer experience that removes the hassle of traditional construction, and provide an end-to-end concierge-level service. Our team members and partners work so, so hard behind the scenes to make sure your Abodu gets built, permitted, delivered, craned, inspected, and spruced up so that you can get to the good part — living.


Browse the Dwell House by clicking [**here**](/dwellhouse).


A 500-square-foot Abodu One backyard home allows adult to children to live with family while saving money to buy a house and enjoying the California backyard lifestyle. As the parents age, the more accessible, single-level Abodu ADU provides a space for mom and dad.

A look inside Abodu.

Building the Dwell House: Behind-The-Scenes

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One Abodu. A thousand memories in the making.

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Dwell House Install Day in Healdsburg, CA

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All about quality. No compromises, no surprises.

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Introducing: The Abodu Ed Series

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More than just an ADU

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There's no place like home

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Design delivered to your backyard. The Dwell House, exclusively from Abodu.

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Starting a New Chapter in an ADU

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