ADUs and Rental Units Continue to Increase in Popularity

Meanwhile, the popularity of finished basements and attics is decreasing.

Rachel Kapisak Jones

The net share of respondents seeing an increase in the popularity of accessory dwelling units and rental units in or near single-family homes rose to 75% in this year’s AIA Home Design Trends Survey. Micro-housing options (such as tiny houses) increased to 31%, up from 17% last year, while the popularity of a finished basement/attic decreased: The net share of respondents saw it drop to 34%, compared to last year’s 39%.

Source: AIA Home Design Trends Survey Q2 2023

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