The Deschutes by Cultivate, Inc. targets Zero Energy Ready certification from the US Department of Energy. That's not marketing language; it means airtight 2x8 walls, heat pump systems for space and water heating, and a solar-ready metal roof. The operable cedar shutters handle passive solar control, and salvaged cedar on the entry porch cuts the embodied carbon footprint.
On a tiny 16-by-20-foot footprint, the design stacks 790 square feet across two levels plus a full-height loft. The ground floor has the kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bathroom. The loft above adds sleeping or office space, depending on what you need. It's a lot of function in a building that's barely bigger than a two-car garage.
Cultivate is a Eugene-based MWESB-certified firm, and the Deschutes can be adapted for cottage clusters, duplexes, and multiplexes beyond single ADU use. If you're thinking about energy performance and long-term operating costs, this plan takes those seriously from the foundation up.
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Plan Details
| Livable Area | 790 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 + loft Bedrooms |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Dimensions | 16' x 20' |
| Architect | Cultivate, Inc. |
Features
- Zero Energy Ready design certification target
- Airtight 2x8 wall construction
- Heat pump for space and water heating
- Solar-ready metal roof
- Operable cedar shutters for passive solar control
- Salvaged cedar entry porch
- Full-height loft for additional space
- Works on different site orientations
- Compact 16' x 20' footprint
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Deschutes is designed by Cultivate, Inc. as part of the City of Eugene Pre-Approved ADU Program. Visit Cultivate, Inc. for plan licensing. West Branch Builders is an independent construction company and is not affiliated with the plan architects.