About
At Abodu, it’s our mission to inspire homeowners to rethink every yard’s potential. We aim to wow you with beautiful backyard homes, and to amaze you with how easy adding living space can be. Whether you want to work from home, keep the kids around longer, rent it for extra cash, or welcome Granny, Abodu is all about options. And as more homeowners add new spaces to their existing places, together we help solve the housing crisis – building a future where backyard homes are the norm, not the exception.
Our team brings the best of both worlds – real estate and construction veterans teamed up with experts across several industries. Our breadth of experience grants us a fresh perspective. This allows us to re-engineer real estate development, putting the customer at the center of everything we do.
Environmental mission and strategy (ESG)
Sustainability & Materials
Quality craftsmanship, without compromise. From energy-efficient insulation, to premium interior finishes, to carefully selected appliances — Abodu homes are made to last. At Abodu, we make sure that your new home is both sustainable and stylish, inside and out. Because we believe that a beautiful house shouldn’t have to sacrifice the environment.
Wall-to-wall efficiency
Typical ADUs feature exterior walls built with 2x4 studs. But we go one step further. Our exterior walls are crafted from 2x6 studs for extra strength, endurance, and room for insulation. The walls, ceiling, and subfloor are all insulated with materials that meet or exceed code standards. The result? Between 50 and 100% more energy efficiency than you could achieve with a 2x4-framed home.
Within our units, we also use an Energy Star Certified dishwasher, refrigerator, and water heater to help you save on energy bills. Meanwhile, the shower, bathroom sink, and toilets are WaterSense Certified, meaning they use 20% less water than other products.
Design that works with the elements
Natural light and fresh air are great at improving your home’s energy efficiency. That’s why each Abodu has large casement windows on both sides, so you can open them up, get a refreshing cross-breeze, and let all that light in. Minimize your energy usage on lighting, air-conditioning, and heating — while feeling more connected to the outdoors.
So what’s in our windows? Made from fiberglass that’s 6 times stronger than vinyl, our Marvin Essential windows are resilient, scratch-resistant, and visually striking. Their Low-E coating cuts down on heat and UV transmitted through the window, without compromising natural light. With a U-value as low as 0.28 and an SHGC of 0.19, they’re one of the most energy-efficient windows out there.
Thoughtful interior finishes
Before your Abodu is ready for moving in, our team makes sure that everything is top quality at every surface. Interior walls are constructed with extra-smooth Level 4 drywall, just one grade below a museum-quality finish. Then they’re painted with non-toxic, Low-VOC paint for better air quality without heavy paint odors.
Floors are made from high-quality laminate flooring, so you get the look of hardwood as well as the benefits of scratch and moisture protection. (Plus, fewer gaps and less movement in your floors over time.) To top it all off, quartz countertops in the kitchen have the look and feel of marble, but with better durability and lower environmental impact. Plus, they’re GreenGuard Certified, which means they help reduce indoor air pollution. Home sweet home.
Appliances you can count on
Each Abodu features electric appliances, not gas, to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and improve the air quality inside your home. The upgraded Fisher & Paykel appliance package comes with an induction stove and a self-cleaning electric oven, which are more energy efficient and safer in your kitchen. Plus, if you upgrade to include a washer and dryer, you’ll get a Blomberg 24-inch model.* Its compact, ventless design won’t blow precious air outside, helping you save significantly on energy costs.
Abodu Two also offers a stacked washer and dryer option, which isn’t available in Abodu Studio or Abodu One.
One location, many benefits
Each Abodu is built at our factory, where we ensure a high standard of quality control. By prefabricating our units in one location, we have fewer trips to construction sites and limit material waste. That saves gas, cuts emissions, and reduces our carbon footprint significantly compared to conventional site-built ADUs.
We also cut down on construction time in your backyard. While typical ADU construction can take between 9-12 months, we’re only in your backyard for typically 4-6 weeks. That means less debris, dust, and disruption for you and your neighbors.
Making an impact, without making a mess
At Abodu, we’re mindful about the amount of work that goes into each unit. That’s why we use recycled materials and renewable energy to lower our environmental footprint. For instance, Abodu kitchen tiles are crafted with recycled materials, and the kitchen sink comes with 78% recycled materials.
Abodu’s standard Beko appliances are carbon neutral in their production, while our siding’s production process is carefully designed to limit waste. To sum up, we’re doing all that we can to make sure that our footprint is one that we can continue to be proud of.
