Show the whole property relationship
An ADU image is most useful when it explains more than the new building’s front wall. Include the main house, paths, outdoor spaces and screening where they affect the proposal. Supply a site plan that distinguishes retained buildings, demolition and new work.
A detached backyard unit, a garage conversion and an attached addition each need different information. Existing-condition photos help explain what remains and what changes. If the design uses a sloping site, include levels and retaining information rather than relying on a generic flat-ground setting.
Choose the camera around the practical question
A compact dwelling can be difficult to communicate in one perspective. Pair the views that explain its placement and its usable interior.
| View | Question answered | Brief requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Property overview | How does the ADU relate to the main house? | Site boundaries, retained buildings and paths |
| Entry exterior | Where do people arrive and sit outdoors? | Entry, screening and landscape details |
| Kitchen/living interior | How is the compact space arranged? | Furniture plan, glazing and joinery |
| Furnished floor plan | How do rooms and circulation connect? | Current dimensions and room layout |
Use believable furniture and clearly supplied assumptions
Choose furniture scaled to the plan rather than using a wide camera and undersized pieces to imply additional space. Identify storage, cabinetry, ceiling heights and window positions early; small dimensional changes can strongly affect a compact interior.
Tell us which finishes are fixed and which remain indicative. A design-review rendering can help compare selections, while a marketing image should be reviewed against the actual scope of the proposed dwelling.
Rendering illustrates the design; it does not approve it
The term ADU describes an accessory dwelling unit, but permitted size, placement and use depend on the applicable jurisdiction and project. Your appointed professionals should confirm those requirements. A rendering is not proof of a permit, rental eligibility or code compliance.
Send the available plans, existing-condition photos, camera goals and deadline for a tailored visualization quote. We work remotely with US project teams and confirm the modeling, image and revision scope before production.