Home Plus One: ADU Design Competition coming to the Kansas City region

May 21, 2026
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Economy & Housing
On the left, an image of a ADU home. On the right, the Home Plus One ADU Design Competition Logo

Home Plus One is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design competition that incorporates principles of universal design.

The competition will invite submissions for detached accessory dwellings that are designed to meet the needs of the area's older residents. While accessory dwellings have many uses over time, they are particularly useful as more manageable and affordable homes for older adults, and when combined with universal design and age-friendly features, can be an ideal option for aging in place.

Home Plus One aims to:

  1. Educate key stakeholders in the specifics of universal and age-friendly design.
  2. Generate buildable ADU plans which incorporate key universal design elements.
  3. Provide a cash prize for winning designs (professional and student categories).

Join us for the kickoff event

The Home Plus One kickoff event on June 24 will provide an overview of the competition timeline, eligibility, design specifications, how to register and submit designs, and ways for partners to get involved. Anyone interested in the competition is welcome to join, including area residents, architects and architecture students interested in submitting a design, associations representing architects and builders, housing advocates, aging and disability service providers, city planners, and elected officials.

Register for the kickoff event

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Visit the Home Plus One competition page to learn more about the program. 

Home Plus One competition information
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