CHAPTER 4: STEEL-FRAME ADUS – THE ULTIMATE IN ADAPTABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING Is There a Difference Between ADUs and Affordable Housing? An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), in general terms, is a secondary form of residential accommodation, either connected to an existing property or built on the same lot as a principal dwelling. Because the design of ADUs can vary considerably, this is the perfect scenario for FrameUpNow’s cold-formed steel (CFS) system of construction, whether for one of their pre-designed units or one made to measure. In many countries, “affordable housing” refers to housing units owned by housing cooperatives and associations that, in turn, rent out these properties at affordable rates. However, throughout this book, where we refer to affordable housing, we are simply referring to a housing unit that is affordable to build for private/personal occupation. FrameUpNow properties are described as “affordable” because the metal frames substantially reduce the speed and cost of construction, making them more cost-effective to build.
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