AN ADU
FOR U
OPEN CALL
2023 An ADU for U Winning Designs
1st Place
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture in partnership with Assistology, LLC
An ADU for U
675 sqft 1bdrm, 1bath
An ADU for U is an ADU for a lifespan;
accomplishing the goal of flexibility and adaptability so that it can accommodate every occupant.
First place winner
Exterior views
Finishes
First place winner
2nd Place
Straightline Design®, Inc.
The Whitney
748 sqft 1bdrm, 1bath
The SL-748 (renamed The Whitney) is a well thought-out design for occupants young and old. This Age-Friendly dwelling is one of a series of ADU designs by Straightline Design®.
Tour The Whitney.
2nd Place Winner
Tour The Whitney.
3rd Place
Actual Architecture Co.
CORE ADU
750 sqft (variable) 1 or 2 bdrm, 1bath
The flexibility of this design makes it a standout in the world of age-friendly ADUs. The "CORE" concept is innovative and allows for true flexibility in floorplan and layout.
3rd Place Winner
3rd Place Winner
ABOUT US
The RL Mace Universal Design Institute is a non-profit organization based in North Carolina dedicated to promoting the concept and practice of accessible and universal design. The Institute's work manifests the belief that all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should and can be usable by everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance.
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As the Institute's sister initiative, Better Living Design is changing the way homes and home products are designed, built, and remodeled to better meet the needs of everyone at every life stage.
