Ep 136: The ADU Whisperer
Accessory dwelling units have been taking certain markets by storm, and as more zoning is rewritten, they could very well be the wave of the future. Today’s guests are familiar voices. Gregg Cantor and Rachel Walker from Murray Lampert join us to...
Accessory dwelling units have been taking certain markets by storm, and as more zoning is rewritten, they could very well be the wave of the future. Today’s guests are familiar voices. Gregg Cantor and Rachel Walker from Murray Lampert join us to share how they were first introduced to building custom ADUs, and how they’ve quickly grown to be over 40% of their business. In this episode, we tackle the prominence these small dwellings have gained in the areas where cities are reinventing what a housing footprint can look like.
Show highlights include:
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3:30 Team members who have had an impact on your business?
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5:30 When did you first get involved building ADUs?
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8:22 What makes it an ADU and why do people build them?
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10:40 What makes an ADU different than an addition to the home?
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14:24 What ways do people use their ADUs?
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15:20 Innovation in tight spaces
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17:17 Are there challenges from the community?
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18:04 Are people asking for ADUs? Or are you suggesting them?
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20:50 Architecture and Deisgn
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24:00 Multi-generational family living
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26: 22 Is there pushback?
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29:10 Interesting features and requirements
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32:40 Navigating ADU specific codes with design build.
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34:00 Navigating pitfalls
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39:48 What’s coming up next and how to get in touch
You can learn more about Gregg and Rachel at http://www.murraylampert.com.
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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MurrayLampertDesignBuildRemodelSanDiego
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