Bailow Architects
Contact UsADUs as Intergenerational Infrastructure
How Aging-in-Place Solutions Strengthen Our Communities and Secure Family Futures.
A Generational Crossroads
Families are navigating a complex landscape: caring for aging parents while supporting adult children in a challenging housing market.
Trillion in Assets
Will transition from Baby Boomers to their heirs over the next two decades, reshaping family financial strategies.
The Sandwich Generation
Is stretched thin, managing care for multiple generations simultaneously under one, or several, roofs.
Strained Housing Market
Pressures towns to diversify housing options that are both affordable and aging-friendly.
The Data-Driven Demand for a New Solution
Key trends reveal a clear and urgent need for flexible, multigenerational housing like Accessory Dwelling Units.
17% of 2024 Home Purchases are Multigenerational
A significant and growing portion of the market is actively seeking homes that can accommodate extended family, indicating a major shift in living preferences.
88% of Adults Over 50 Want to Age in Place
The overwhelming majority prefer to remain in their own homes and communities, driving the demand for accessible, independent living solutions.
ADUs: Critical Civic Assets
When treated as infrastructure, ADUs deliver compounding benefits to families and municipalities alike.
Increase Housing Supply
Without suburban sprawl.
Strengthen Social Networks
And family caregiving.
Reduce Municipal Burdens
On healthcare & transport.
Preserve Local Character
With thoughtful design.
Designing for Continuity, Not Just Compliance
At Bailow Architects, we craft ADUs that meet the deep, evolving needs of families through three core principles.
Universal Design
Creating accessible and comfortable spaces for all ages and abilities, ensuring long-term usability and independence.
Aesthetic Sensitivity
Integrating new structures that respect and enhance the character of the existing home and neighborhood.
Practical Planning
Navigating zoning, budgeting, and construction to deliver a seamless process and a successful outcome for your family.
Let's Build Intergenerational Infrastructure That Lasts.
Massachusetts’ new by-right ADU law opens the door. It’s up to families—and towns—to step through it with intention. Contact us to start the conversation.
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