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DADUs & Accessory Structures
From backyard cottages to artist studios, custom bike sheds, yoga domes, detached garages with apartments above, “mother-in-law” units, guest houses, and more, the spectrum of DADUs and ADUs all help you get the most out of your property.
Our dadus & accessory structures portfolio projects.
Transforming an Overgrown Backyard
Backyard Reading Retreat
This petite backyard shed and yard are an urban oasis: the perfect place to relax and recharge in the busy city with a great book, take a dip in the hot tub, or enjoy the fire pit.
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Relaxing Creative Spaces in a Backyard Oasis
Backyard Artist Studio
After a transformative update to this urban backyard, the addition of a new yoga and artist studio shines in a flourishing backyard with organic siting, playful materials, and creative details.
Site Design & Landscape Architecture
Capitol Hill Craftsman Landscape Design
Crisp, new walkways and plantings, along with a great-looking bike shed, help this Craftsman home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood feel anchored in its yard.
A Sustainability-Minded DADU with a View
Net Carbon DADU
Guided by sustainable principles and environmentally-conscious practices from the foundation to the finishes, this DADU is estimated to be carbon negative.
Our dadus & accessory structures posts.
Architecture, DADUs & Accessory Structures, Multifamily Residential
Why We Need Middle Housing
Middle Housing has become a major buzzword in cities and towns around the country to increase access to affordable housing. So why is middle housing such an important part of the solution? Here, we break down some potential benefits of middle housing and Washington State’s HB1110, or Middle Housing Bill.
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Our Story
Board & Vellum is vibrant design firm built on the idea that an informed and engaged team leads to better design and happy clients. We wouldn’t be where we are today without passion and hard work, and those same two things keep us going strong today.
Our Process
Bringing your project from “idea” to fruition is a little different at Board & Vellum. We give personal care to each of our projects, and you’ll be in the loop every step the way. The bonus: we are an integrated firm, so each project has access to plenty of great knowledge — and that leads to better design.
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