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Colourful hats on sandy beach by the sea, Guest house or ADU, short for Accessory Dwelling Unit.
November 2, 2017July 10, 2021 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

The 9 Basic Requirements for Building an ADU in Hawaii

This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Since the dawn of property ownership, people have been building smaller dwellings near their pre-existing homes. In Australia, […]

Planned renovation of an ADU. Hands creating a border in the interior of a living room with french windows and garden outside
October 5, 2017December 2, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles

Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Build an ADU in Hawaii

This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

It has been awhile since we discussed the benefits of having an accessory dwelling unit (or ADU) – […]

African American male and female couple lying on floor looking at architectural blueprints for their ADU
August 31, 2017November 4, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles

The Benefits of Building an ADU on Your Property

This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Owning a home in Hawaii is a wonderful experience. It allows you to build memories and make alterations […]

Panoramic view of Waikiki and Honolulu as seen from Diamond Head
August 24, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Building Permit Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

What’s the 411 with Hawaii ADU’s: The FAQs Continued

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

If you live or even occasionally visit Hawaii, you’re probably already aware of the intense housing crunch […]

A young family standing in front of their new home thanks to hawaii's new ADUs
August 3, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

Why Are ADUs So Important in Hawaii?

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Housing affordability has long been an issue on Oahu. The challenge remains, according to the 2017 Housing Affordability […]

July 28, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

Why ADUs Make Financial Sense

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

The accessory dwelling units (ADU) is an increasingly popular idea which benefits homeowners, tenants and local governments […]

Scenic Honolulu Oahu Hawaii Suburban Neighborhood showing homes with new ADUs concept
July 20, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

What’s the 411 with Hawaii ADUs?

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Honolulu’s mayor signed a provision for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in September 2015. Now, qualifying owners of […]

Accessory dwelling units on Oahu ADU By owner built drafting service. Residential design and permitting on Oahu, Hawaii.
November 29, 2015August 23, 2020 Jim Kane, BArch, LEED AP, ESCP Coordinator ADU Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?

This entry is part 3 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

A QUICK GUIDE TO BUILD A SECOND UNIT ON YOUR LOTWhat Is An Accessory  Dwelling Unit?An Accessory […]

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