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Modern ADUs win on efficiency: fewer corridors, better daylight, and private outdoor space - even when the footprint is small.
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Separate sleeping from living with a pocket door, keep kitchens linear, and use vaulted ceilings only where insulation and energy allow. Outdoor rooms extend square footage without adding conditioned area.
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