A tiny house by Blue Truck Studio in the backyard behind a larger house.

So You Want to Live in an ADU? Here’s What to Consider

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Architect Peter Liang built a 265-square-foot ADU for his 82-year-old mother, Irmhild Liang, in his sister’s backyard in Oakland, California. The unit is tucked behind the main house and has a separate entrance, which can be accessed by a path at the side of the property.