Yves Béhar LivingHome 1
Yves Béhar
LivingHome 1
Layout
1 Bed | 1 Bath
Size
625 sq. ft.
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Yves Béhar
What happens when an award-winning industrial designer partners with a leading architectural design studio to completely reimagine the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) housing typology? The Yves Béhar LivingHome 1.
Everything about this ADU was intentionally designed for sustainability, style, and adaptability. Along the exterior, three decks can be arranged in different configurations to maximize use of available space wherever the unit is placed—and helical pile footings allow for placement in a variety of settings. Slatted wood shutters provide privacy when needed, and fold up to become awnings in sunny conditions. Clever interior touches provide thoughtful efficiencies, including a table that slides out from the countertop for flexible dining arrangements.
The unit’s sleek, modern aesthetic and your choice of exterior and interior finishes make it the perfect small home, luxury guest unit, or pool house. Like every LivingHome, the Yves Béhar LivingHome 1 is designed to meet net-zero standards and ships complete with best-in-class smart home technology and energy monitoring.
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
625 sq. ft.
Cost Ranges
Hard costs: $800-900+ per sq. ft.
Includes factory fabrication, transport, install, and site work
Soft costs: Variable
Includes design, engineering, other consultants, and permitting
See pricing page to learn more.
Technical
Details
Features
Configurable decks
One-story living
Pull-out dining table
All electric
Alexa-enabled smart home technology
Designed to meet both LEED Platinum and net zero standards
Customization Options
Flooring
Ceiling
Cabinetry
Countertops
Bath Tile
Plumbing Fixtures
Door Hardware
Appliances
Smart Home
Exterior Siding
Designer
Yves Béhar
Yves Béhar is a designer and entrepreneur who believes that integrated product, digital, and brand design are the cornerstones of any business. He is the founder and chief designer of fuseproject, an acclaimed industrial design firm, and co-founder of August Home, a leading provider of smart locks and smart home services. As a Plant Design Partner, Béhar strives to achieve inspired living environments that are as creatively designed as they are groundbreakingly functional, and to make them attainable for urban dwellers of the future.
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Anatomy of a LivingHome
Occupant health and well-being is at the heart of our environmental health and sustainability program, Z6. Every LivingHome features:
Low-VOC paints, stains, and sealants
Low-VOC millwork
Mold-resistant, noncombustible drywall
Vents that automatically expel mold-causing humidity
Ample natural daylight
Open floor plans for excellent cross-ventilation
Minimal ductwork to reduce dust and allergens
Spaces that bring the outdoors in
Sustainable Operations
Our Tejon Ranch factory operates with a small footprint, utilizing 100% solar power and resource-efficient smart lighting and HVAC, with low-flow plumbing fixtures and a water reclamation system for irrigation. In production, our advanced digital modeling drives our precision manufacturing equipment, maximizing material utilization for minimal waste. And we utilize building materials with recycled content whenever possible.
High-Performance Buildings
Utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to produce building components in a controlled factory setting yields much tighter tolerances than manual, site-built construction. Together with precision-fill insulation, taped seams, and other high-quality building materials and practices, Plant Prefab's factory manufacturing gives LivingHomes a tight building envelope that exceeds California's strict Title 24 energy performance requirements. This means better occupant comfort and better energy efficiency for the life of the home.
Better Materials
Ultra-efficient heating and cooling systems
Energy Star appliances
Smart energy monitoring
LED lighting
High-performance insulation
Drywall with the highest recycled content available (also mold-resistant and non combustible)
Low-flow water fixtures
Solar-ready or net-zero design
Our strict materials standards, advanced engineering and building processes, and rigorous factory quality control delivers extremely well-built, durable homes.
Our Plant Virtual Build process, in which we build a 100% complete digital twin prior to construction start, ensures design, structural, and manufacturing excellence from the first day of framing to the final finishes.
Panelized components are constructed by state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, then shipped to site or assembled into volumetric modules and finished by highly-trained and experienced tradespeople.
Materials are extensively researched and carefully vetted for durability and sustainability.
In addition to our in-house quality assurance, all components are inspected by a third-party, state-certified Quality Assurance Agency under the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Factory-Built Housing program.
Our standard homes are designed for the way you live, and they’re customizable to your tastes. LivingHomes incorporate functional details and a wide array of carefully-selected finishes, fixtures, appliances, and smart home technology for you to choose from.
Every LivingHome offers the ability to incorporate the latest smart home technology, including best-in-class connectivity, virtual assistance, home security, climate control, and energy monitoring. You can personalize your smart home experience with your choice of upgrades, like Alexa voice-controlled entertainment streaming and appliances.
We’ll even teach you how to utilize all the benefits of your new smart home through a visit from an Amazon expert, who will activate all devices and help you set up personalized routines.