Mom & Dad
Keep them close. Give everyone their space.
The Best Modern ADUs · San Francisco Bay Area
More Room For What Matters.
A smarter, faster way to create the space your family needs, designed to work with more Bay Area properties without starting from scratch.
Studio to 2 Bedrooms
Approx. 370–988 Sq. Ft.
Typical construction under 3 months*
Energy-Efficient SIP Construction
*Typical construction under three months. Permitting, utilities, inspections, site conditions and other circumstances outside CityPaks' control affect overall project timelines.
Who are you making room for?
Every family has a reason for more space.
CityPaks exists for the moments life asks for more room — without leaving the home you already love.
Your Kids
A place of their own, without sending them away.
Family & Guests
Room for family without giving up your home.
More Life
Office. Creative space. Caregiver suite. Guest retreat.
Income
Turn unused property into new possibilities.
Why CityPaksNot a unit dropped into your backyard.
Not a unit dropped into your backyard.
A real home designed around it.
Our approach
CityPaks takes a different approach. We combine an engineered, repeatable building system with the flexibility to work with your property — creating a permanent residential structure that fits like it belongs from day one.
01 · Active
Works with real property limits
Why this matters
Typical providers start with a fixed unit size.
Many prefab providers begin with standard dimensions and then try to make them fit your lot.
Real properties are complex.
Setbacks, access, lot shape, grade, and usable yard space all affect what can actually be built.
CityPaks starts with your property.
We design around how your property actually works, then apply a repeatable building system with more dimensional flexibility.
Why this is different.
You get fewer forced compromises, better use of space, and an ADU that feels like it belongs on your property — not dropped into it.
Why this matters
Many prefab systems are dimensionally rigid.
The product is often standardized first, and the property is expected to adapt to it.
That can create avoidable compromises.
You may end up with awkward placement, compromised access, inefficient yard use, or a layout that is not ideal for how you want to live.
CityPaks is more flexible where it counts.
Our building system is repeatable and engineered, but not locked into one inflexible box.
Why this is different.
You get a more adaptable solution that works better with your site conditions and the way you want the home to function.
Why this matters
Small homes are less forgiving.
In an ADU, poor dimensions or room placement are felt immediately.
Square footage alone does not tell the story.
A space can look acceptable on paper and still feel cramped or inefficient in real life.
CityPaks is designed for livability.
We focus on proportion, flow, openings, and smarter use of space so the home feels better to live in.
Why this is different.
You are not just getting an ADU that fits — you are getting one that functions better day to day.
Why this matters
Traditional custom often means higher cost and more complexity.
Building every home entirely from scratch can increase design effort, decisions, and cost.
Rigid prefab often reduces your options too much.
The lower-flexibility approach may save effort, but can leave you with a solution that does not truly fit your needs.
CityPaks balances both sides.
The system is engineered and repeatable, while still allowing more dimensional and planning flexibility.
Why this is different.
You get a more tailored outcome without taking on the full burden of a purely one-off custom approach.
Why this matters
One-off construction can create more uncertainty.
More variables often mean more decisions, more potential surprises, and less predictability.
Homeowners want clarity.
Knowing what is being built and how the process works reduces stress and confusion.
CityPaks uses a repeatable building approach.
More of the system is already engineered and thought through before your project begins.
Why this is different.
You benefit from a more structured path, with fewer moving parts than a fully improvised build approach.
Why this matters
This is not just an object placed in the yard.
An ADU changes how your property works and how it feels for years to come.
It should feel integrated.
Its appearance, placement, scale, and livability should make sense with the rest of your property.
CityPaks is designed as a real home.
The goal is a permanent residential structure that looks intentional and feels like it belongs.
Why this is different.
You are making a lasting property improvement — not simply adding a detached structure and hoping it works.
Flexible where you want choice.
Engineered where you want certainty.
FIT
Works with more real properties.
CONFIGURE
Shape how your space looks and lives.
BUILD
Engineered for a more efficient process.
LIVE
A permanent home built for what comes next.
Narrow lot? It can work.
Your space. Your way.
Engineered for a smoother build.
A home for today — and tomorrow.
Want to see how it really compares?Different isn't the point.
Different isn't the point.
What the difference does for you is.
See how CityPaks compares with custom-built and prefab ADUs — including design freedom, backyard access, construction approach and the tradeoffs of each.
Start with your property and how you want to live.
Explore CityPaks
A range that grows with your needs.
From a compact studio to a two-bedroom home, each CityPaks ADU is a genuine living space — personalized where it matters, standardized where it saves time.
Flexible Layouts
Multiple Exterior Finishes
City-Approved Dimensions
Designed for Your Life
Construction transformation
From your backyard to a real home.
Watch how a CityPaks ADU takes shape — engineered panels, rapid assembly, and a finished space that feels anything but temporary.
01The Property
Your space. New possibilities.
02Foundation
A solid start.
03Panels Arrive
Engineered for a smarter build.
04Rapid Assembly
See the structure take shape.
05Finishing
Details make it home.
06A New Beginning
More room for what matters.
Designed as a home
Designed to live like it belongs there.
CityPaks combines the efficiency of an engineered building system with the architecture, natural light, finishes and everyday functionality you expect from a permanent home.
- Residential architecture & glazing
- Natural light throughout
- Full kitchen & living spaces
- Exterior finishes that complement your property
- Designed as a permanent addition to your home
How it works
A path you can actually follow.
CityPaks guides you from first curiosity to move-in — one clear step at a time.
1Discover what may fit
2Complementary site visit
3Select, quote & refine
4Contract execution
5Permit & prepare
6Build & complete
Meet Lori
Built differently. Led personally.
CityPaks is the result of a simple idea: build, learn, improve — and make it possible for more families to create the space they need. Lori guides every homeowner through the process personally.
FAQs
Questions, answered.
How long does a CityPaks ADU take to build?
Typical construction is under three months. Permitting, utilities, inspections and site conditions outside CityPaks' control affect overall project timelines.
Will a CityPaks ADU fit on my property?
Many Bay Area lots can accommodate a CityPaks ADU. Our Property Fit assessment gives you a preliminary read — we never guarantee zoning approval without a proper review.
What sizes are available?
CityPaks range from a compact studio to a two-bedroom home — Pak 0 (~370 to 497 sq ft), Pak 1 (~497 to 625 sq ft), and Pak 2 (~625 to 988 sq ft). Explore the range to find the right fit.
Ready when you are
Your backyard may hold more possibility than you think.
Find out which CityPaks options could work with your property — or talk directly with Lori about what you're considering.