The Suffolk County EDC, with support from AARP, hosted the Homes to Opportunity (H2O) Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Contest. Open to everyone, the Suffolk County EDC called for submissions of conceptual designs of model accessory dwelling units that advance the following six principles: 1) sustainability, 2) accessibility and universal design, 3) innovation, 4) compatibility with existing community character, 5) affordability and/or 6) general design standards. Architects, planners, builders, carpenters, engineers, designers, artists and students are strongly encouraged to apply!
The first ($3,000 award), second ($1,500), and third place ($500) winning designs were featured at an ADU Showcase Exhibit that was held in the Dennison Building in Hauppauge, NY in December 2023. For additional information on the H2O ADU Design Contest and for contest rules, please see the below resources: