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What does it cost to design and build a remodel, addition, or custom home?
Many people interested in designing and building a custom home or ADU project start with the question: “How much will it cost to build?”…
Adding a guest house and gym to a home in Berkeley
When Marilyn, a Berkeley homeowner, wanted to replace an old garage with a new accessory dwelling unit, she hired New Avenue to create the perfect ADU for her property. New Avenue’s design professional spoke with Marilyn to learn everything about her needs and preferences. The designer then presented Marilyn with several design options to choose from.
Building a custom home on a hillside in Oakland
The owner of a wooded hillside property asked New Avenue to create a custom home that takes advantage of the views. Here is the design.
How tall can my guest house or accessory dwelling unit be?
The City of Berkeley is currently updating their accessory dwelling codes and height is an issue that is being reviewed. Many cities struggle with this. This is a summary of what you get for 16′ vs. 18′…
Harvard Study Shows Healthy Homes + Indoor Air Quality Have Massive Impact on Intelligence
A Harvard study reported a 101% increase in cognitive function in greed buildings with fresh air that is piped in. This is the most significant green building insight we have ever seen – it simply blows everything else out of the water…
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