LightHouse LivingHome Series
Architect:
Alchemy Architects
The lightHouse LivingHome series is an innovative line of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that celebrate "the luxury of less" in five ultra-efficient sizes. Thirteen floor plan variations ensure that you can achieve your ideal living space, siting, and view on just about any property. Renderings show the “large” and "2X" sizes.
The line was inspired by Alchemy’s weeHouse®, reflecting fifteen years of design thinking around small-space living. Configurations range from a compact studio to a one-bedroom unit atop a two-car garage, accommodating a variety of uses. Thoughtful details, like included laundry and flexible storage spaces, and window nooks that double as seating and guest sleeping areas, provide utility where it matters most. Carefully-crafted finish options ensure that the units can blend in with their surroundings (or stand out, if you prefer) and adapt to different climates.
Like all LivingHomes, the lightHouse series is designed to meet net-zero standards and ships complete with best-in-class smart home technology and energy monitoring. As a beacon for sustainable living, lightHouse LivingHomes provide the perfect solution for retirement downsizing, vacation cabins, guest houses, home offices, or rental units.
Bedrooms
0-1
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
310-600 sq. ft.
Technical
Details
Features
Small-space living
In-unit laundry
Open-concept living area
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
Features
Small-space living
In-unit laundry
Open-concept living area
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
Features
Small-space living
In-unit laundry
Open-concept living area
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
Features
Small-space living
In-unit laundry
Open-concept living area
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
Features
Small-space living
In-unit laundry
Garage
Open-concept living area
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
Alchemy Architects
Alchemy Architects is a Minnesota-based architectural design studio dedicated to making stimulating, engaging, and efficient design more accessible. Founded by Geoffrey Warner, AIA, the team partners closely with both clients and carefully-selected builders to ensure a harmonious relationship between site, building, and community. Their award-winning work embraces “the luxury of less;” an architecture of restraint, and an efficient, but celebratory, use of resources and materials.
Finished
Projects
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.