Cedar Rapids ADU

This single-story ADU design for Cedar Rapids that supports aging-in-place, with public gathering spaces at one end, private bedrooms at the other, and utility spaces as a buffer along a single circulation corridor. Its shifted volume adds privacy along the alley and creates an optional parking zone, while the pitched roof suits the local climate and neighborhood context, sheds snow, and accommodates skylights, solar arrays, and rainwater harvesting. The plan is flexible enough to adapt to site, budget, and need, and uses modular construction, a simple cross section, and durable corrugated metal siding to cut waste, cost, and embodied carbon while supporting multigenerational living, rental income, and gentle infill density.