Rebuilding with ADUs: A Conversation with Stephanie Gutierrez

MCTIGUE Architecture on January 24, 2025

Thank you to Stephanie Gutierrez) for hosting MCTIGUE's Founder & Principal Drew Pedrick in the discussion, "Rebuilding L.A. with ADUs." 

This was an all-too-timely conversation about how to Consciously design, construct — and now rebuild — Accessory Dwelling Units that keep the resilient needs of People, Place, and Planet in mind. 

During this conversation you'll hear: 

- Drew and MCTIGUE's experience during the January 2025 Pacific Palisades fires

- What resilient, global work styles mean and can provide in times of disaster

- How MCTIGUE consciously approaches ADU and development & conversion

- Why and how this mode of building can the best way to make housing both affordable and resilient for the future

- Resources and advice for finding help and staying in community during the rebuilding process