Add adventure to your backyard

Meet a different kind of ADU:
Adventure Dwelling Unit.

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Choose an ADU that’s right for you. Built in Colorado for Colorado.

ADU Studio
An image of an ELMNTL prefab ADU. This prefab adu in colorado comes fully complete and ready to install
A little more space for a lot more life
420 sqft | 14'x30'
Starts at: $189,000
ADU 1 Bedroom
An image of  the ELMNTL ADU 1 bedroom. prefab ADU. ADUs available in Colorado comes fully complete and ready to be installed
Compact, complete, and cutting-edge
546 sqft | 14'x39'
Starts at: $249,000
ADU 2 Bedroom
ELMNTL ADU 2 Bedroom. ADU builders in Colorado. Fully zoned and permitted, ready to be installed.
Whole lotta house
714 sqft | 14'x51'
Starts at: $319,000
ELMNTL Studio ADU 2. ADU builders in Colorado. Fully zoned and permitted, ready to be installed.Floor plans of ELMNTL ADU studio. ADU builders in Colorado. Fully zoned and permitted, ready to be installed.
ADU Studio
14'x30'| 420 sqft
Studio ADU available in Colorado. Prefab modular homes ready to be delivered and installed in your backyard.
The extra space you need to live, work, play, and create. The ADU Studio is a flexible space that adapts to you.
 Kitchen
Dining
Bath
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Elevation of 1 bedroom prefabricated ADU available in Colorado.Floor plan of 1 bedroom ADU from ELMNTL. Modular prefabricated ADU in Colorado. ADUs can be installed in your backyard with ease.
ADU 1 Bedroom
14'x39'| 546 sqft
1 bedroom ADU available in Colorado. Prefab modular homes ready to be delivered and installed in your backyard.
Comes with dedicated living, dining, and sleep areas. The ADU 1 Bedroom is a compact solution for full-time living.
Kitchen
Dining
Bath
Dedicated bedroom
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Front elevation of the 2 Bedroom ADU from ELMNTL. Add these ADU to your backyard. ELMNTL delivers them fully complete and ready to install.Floor plans of 2 Bedroom ADU from ELMNTL. Pre fab modular ADU available in Colorado. Comes fully zoned and permitted.
ADU 2 Bedroom
14'x51'| 714 sqft
2 bedroom ADU available in Colorado. Prefab modular homes ready to be delivered and installed in your backyard.
Everything the ADU 1 Bedroom has to offer, plus the additional space for a second bedroom, study or anything else you can dream up.
 Kitchen
Dining
1 Bath
Dedicated bedroom
Optional 2nd bedroom/study
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Adventure begins at home. Made for
smores and stragazing
life adventures
smores and stargazing
backyard living
passive income
family and love
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Floor plans

From a cozy studio to a spacious two-bedroom, ignite your sense of adventure while indulging in the comforts of home.

Pricing

ADU Studio
3D model of studio ADU available in Colorado. This ADU comes fully complete and ready to install.
Base price
$ 189,000
Fixed price guarantee
Permitting
$ 25,000
Zoning and permitting. Available only in Colorado.
Site work
$ 55,000
Foundation, site work, government fees, delivery and installation. Available only in Colorado.
Total
$ 269,000
plus tax
ADU 1 Bedroom
Elevation of 1 bedroom prefabricated ADU available in Colorado.
Base price
$ 249,000
Fixed price guarantee
Permitting
$ 25,000
Zoning and permitting. Available only in Colorado.
Site work
$ 65,000
Foundation, site work, government fees, delivery and installation. Available only in Colorado.
Total
$ 339,000
plus tax
ADU 2 Bedroom
2 bedroom prefabricated ADU available in Colorado. Comes fully complete and ready to install.
Base price
$ 319,000
Fixed price guarantee
Permitting
$ 25,000
Zoning and permitting. Available only in Colorado.
Site work
$ 75,000
Foundation, site work, government fees, delivery and installation. Available only in Colorado.
Total
$ 419,000
plus tax
Zoning and Site Planning

Before going into fabrication, we work to de-risk your investment by securing zoning approvals. The fee is included in Permitting

Turnkey Services

We handle everything from feasibility analysis, site planning, permitting, structural engineering, foundation design, inspections, project management and delivery. We work with ELMNTL-certified general contractors to perform site work and installation.

Financial services

We'll work with your bank or lender to provide all necessary documentation to secure funding.

Pricing


ADU Studio
3D model of studio ADU available in Colorado. This ADU comes fully complete and ready to install.
ADU 1 Bedroom
Elevation of 1 bedroom prefabricated ADU available in Colorado.
ADU 2 Bedroom
2 bedroom prefabricated ADU available in Colorado. Comes fully complete and ready to install.
Base price
$ 189,000
Fixed price guarantee
$ 249,000
Fixed price guarantee
$ 319,000
Fixed price guarantee
Permitting
Zoning and permitting.
Available only in Colorado
$ 25,000
Fixed price guarantee.
Only for Colorado
$ 25,000
Fixed price guarantee.
Only for Colorado
$ 25,000
Fixed price guarantee.
Only for Colorado
Site work
Foundation, site work,
government fees,
delivery and installation.
Available only in Colorado
$ 55,000
Price may vary based on site and soil conditions
$ 65,000
Price may vary based on site and soil conditions
$ 75,000
Price may vary based on site and soil conditions
Total
$ 269,000
plus tax
$ 339,000
plus tax
$ 419,000
plus tax
Zoning and Site Planning

Before going into fabrication, we work to de-risk your investment by securing zoning approvals. The fee is included in Permitting

Turnkey Services

We handle everything from feasibility analysis, site planning, permitting, structural engineering, foundation design, inspections, project management and delivery. We work with ELMNTL-certified general contractor to perform site work and installation.

Financial services

We'll work with your bank or lender to provide all necessary documentation to secure funding.

Interior

Make it a studio, a one bedroom, or two - a home that adapts to you.
ELMNTL ADU is your place to start something new.
The spacious kitchen of the Shelter Home cabin. It is a fully functional living spaces that can be delivery to any site .
12-foot folding wall system with a pleated screen
Outdoor deck
The ELMNTL Shelter prefab modular cabins are fully functional homes that can be delivered to you and is much cheaper than traditional construction
Floor-to-ceiling high-performance windows
12-foot open kitchen with shelves
Exposed timber rafters
Multiple storage systems with 10-foot long cabinet, integrated shelves and optional circular fireplace.
10-foot long storage cabinet system
Integrated shelves
Circular fireplace (optional)
Bathroom with nature view, walk-in shower and moonrock terrazzo.
Nature-view (frosted or clear)
Moonrock terrazzo
Walk-in shower
10-foot panoramic window to let the outside in

You pick the home.
We do the rest.

We manage all logistics end-to-end: from permits to getting your home hooked up and running.

Complete cabin: finishes & fixtures
Including windows, doors, lighting, appliances, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical components
Delivery and installation
Transportation logistics, crane services, utility connections, final inspections, and handover walkthrough. We help manage a local General Contractor to perform site work and installation.
Zoning and site planning
Includes site planning, access and utility analysis. We prepare all documentation to meet your local zoning laws and help you receive the right approvals to derisk the project
Dedicated project manager
Personalized support throughout your project, from initial consultation to post-installation follow-up. Your single point of contact ensures seamless communication. Plus, we are there for the big install day!
Permitting and engineering
Including code compliance, energy code and glazing performance analysis, state and local permitting, soils engineering, structural engineering, MEP, foundation design, licensed inspections, project management.

We provide a full guarantee that you will receive permit approval - or your money back
Site work
Complete site work management - ELMNTL helps manage a local General Contractor on your behalf to perform site work and installation.

Contractor's scope: site preparation, foundation work, earthwork, equipment mobilization, utility connections, site work related components, final inspection.

Your home. Home delivered.

From design to delivery in 7 months.
1. Configure it
3. Feasibility + Zoning
8-16 weeks
Following steps happen in parallel
5. Permitting
8-16 weeks
6. Fabrication
8-20 weeks
7. Site prep
1-4 weeks
9. Unlock your getaway!
2. Chat with us
30 minutes
4. Sign the contract
1 week
8. Delivery + Installation
1 day (+ any site work)
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Your home. Home delivered.

From design to delivery in 7 months.
1. Configure it
2. Chat with us
30 minutes
3. Feasibility + Zoning
8-16 Weeks
4. Sign the contract
2 minutes
Following steps happen in parallel
5. Permitting
8-16 weeks
6. Fabrication
8-20 weeks
7. Site prep
1-4 weeks
8. Delivery + Installation
1 day (+ any site work)
9. Unlock your getaway!

Tech Specs

See what's under the hood.
Hint: only pure natural materials. No plastics, no toxins, yes nature.
Base price
$189,000
Square footage
420 sqft
Exterior dimensions
14’ W x 30’ L
Interior dimensions
12’ W x 28’ L
Materials
Siding Material options
Charred Black
Brushed Brown
Naturally toned Sugi
Steel sheets with patina
Roof and ceiling
Natural interior pine
Exposed decarbonizing interior timber rafters
Class A Fire-rated assembly: EPDM/TPO over insulation with an integrated gutter system Optional green roof. Optional rooftop deck
Wall Material options
Black-waxed Alder
Naturally-toned Alder
Ribbed Thermal Ash
Configurable siding and interior wood options
LSL studs with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Furring system for siding attachment, drying, and airflow
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Batten grid with highlight colors
Interior
Flooring
Wide plank engineered oak or ash flooring
TGI joists for minimal thermal bridging with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Waterproofing membrane + underlayment
Fire-protective under-the-floor layer
Lighting
Sconce lights, wall lights, and concealed dimmable LED strip lighting system
Designer brass or metal switches and outlets
Exterior downlighting and under-the-floor light strip
Naturally pure interiors
Biodegradable, natural materials only. No foams, no toxins whatsoever. Hypoallergenic and pure by design
Pure HEPA-level indoor air filtration comes standard
Trim-less carpentry craftsmanship
Welcoming nature in with floor-to-ceiling windows
Performance
Framing
Engineered wood: LSLs, TGIs, and decarbonizing timber framing
Steel spaceframe for high-load, high-wind environments
Windows and doors
Marvin, Loewen, and La Cantina windows and doors
Double or triple glazed high performance windows, wood or aluminum interior, aluminum fiberglass clad exterior
Site-optimized U-factor and Heat Gain Coefficient for passive cooling and heating
Insulation
Mineral wool or carbon-capturing eco-help insulation
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Wall: R-25+ / Floor: R-40+ / Ceiling: R-50+. If local codes require higher values, our add-on exterior insulation blanket is an option to meet all codes
Spaces
Kitchen
ELMNTL-designed 3’ kitchenette
2-burner induction cooktop
Sink with a drop-in cutting board
Under-the-counter mini-fridge
Steel shelves
Bathroom
Walk-in thermostatic valve shower
Stone sink
All bathroom fixtures and amenities
Terrazzo tiled walls and floor
Optional emerald handmade subway tile
Bedroom and living
Panoramic floor-to-ceiling window
Work nook and mini-closet
Optionally, add more windows to any of your spaces
Optional curated furniture and linen collection from ELMNTL
Outdoor
Optional out-swing french doors with an exterior deck
Optional fire-vessel
Optional integrated Sonos sound system
Optional rooftop ladder
Systems
Air purification
Ceramic energy recovery ventilation with HEPA level filtration
Heating and cooling
Split-system AC + heating, with energy efficient heat pump
Optional in-floor electrical radiant heating
Water
On-demand instant electrical water heater.
Safety
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
Fire sprinklers (if required by code).
Adventure Add-ons
Gear mounts and tunnel
Perforated steel exterior and interior gear mount systems
Conditioned or unconditioned connector tunnel with lockable Gear Capsule for gear storage and shelter from the elements
Rooftop deck
Floating thermal spruce rooftop deck with a ladder and railing for tree-top lounging
Thermal bathing spa
Outdoor bathing space for a cold plunge, hot tub, or outdoor shower for contrast therapy
5 person wood burning or electric heater ELMNTL sauna
Integrated matching design
Overhangs + privacy
Exterior roof extension overhang
Exterior shutter system
Interior shades or curtains
Off-grid
EcoFlow Solar Power Generator
Hydrothermal solar
Separett composting toilet
Base price
$249,000
Square footage
546 sqft
Exterior dimensions
14’ W x 39’ L
Interior dimensions
12’ W x 37’ L
Materials
Siding Material options
Charred Black
Brushed Brown
Naturally toned Sugi
Steel sheets with patina
Roof and ceiling
Natural interior pine
Exposed decarbonizing interior timber rafters
Class A Fire-rated assembly: EPDM/TPO over insulation with an integrated gutter system Optional green roof. Optional rooftop deck
Wall Material options
Black-waxed Alder
Naturally-toned Alder
Ribbed Thermal Ash
Configurable siding and interior wood options
LSL studs with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Furring system for siding attachment, drying, and airflow
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Batten grid with highlight colors
Interior
Flooring
Wide plank engineered oak or ash flooring
TGI joists for minimal thermal bridging with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Waterproofing membrane + underlayment
Fire-protective under-the-floor layer
Lighting
Sconce lights, wall lights, and concealed dimmable LED strip lighting system
Designer brass or metal switches and outlets
Exterior downlighting and under-the-floor light strip
Naturally pure interiors
Biodegradable, natural materials only. No foams, no toxins whatsoever. Hypoallergenic and pure by design
Pure HEPA-level indoor air filtration comes standard
Trim-less carpentry craftsmanship
Welcoming nature in with floor-to-ceiling windows
Performance
Framing
Engineered wood: LSLs, TGIs, and decarbonizing timber framing
Steel spaceframe for high-load, high-wind environments
Windows and doors
Marvin, Loewen, and La Cantina windows and doors
Double or triple glazed high performance windows, wood or aluminum interior, aluminum fiberglass clad exterior
Site-optimized U-factor and Heat Gain Coefficient for passive cooling and heating
Insulation
Mineral wool or carbon-capturing eco-help insulation
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Wall: R-25+ / Floor: R-40+ / Ceiling: R-50+. If local codes require higher values, our add-on exterior insulation blanket is an option to meet all codes
Spaces
Kitchen
7-foot Reform or FORM kitchen
4-burner induction cooktop
Sink with a drop-in cutting board
Under-the-counter mini-fridge
Steel shelves
Bathroom
Walk-in thermostatic valve shower
Stone sink
All bathroom fixtures and amenities
Terrazzo tiled walls and floor
Optional emerald handmade subway tile
Bedroom and living
Panoramic floor-to-ceiling window
6-foot wide floor-to-ceiling closet wall
Optional fireplace: STUV 30 Compact or Morso
Optionally, add more windows to any of your spaces
Optional curated furniture and linen collection from ELMNTL
Optional clawfoot tub
Outdoor
Optional out-swing french doors with an exterior deck
Optional fire-vessel
Optional integrated Sonos sound system
Optional rooftop ladder
Systems
Air purification
Ceramic energy recovery ventilation with HEPA level filtration
Heating and cooling
Split-system AC + heating, with energy efficient heat pump
Optional in-floor electrical radiant heating
Water
On-demand instant electrical water heater.
Safety
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
Fire sprinklers (if required by code).
Adventure Add-ons
Gear Mounts and Tunnel
Perforated steel exterior and interior gear mount systems
Conditioned or unconditioned connector tunnel with lockable Gear Capsule for gear storage and shelter from the elements
Rooftop Deck
Floating thermal spruce rooftop deck with a ladder and railing for tree-top lounging
Thermal Bathing Spa
Outdoor bathing space for a cold plunge, hot tub, or outdoor shower for contrast therapy
5 person wood burning or electric heater ELMNTL sauna
Integrated matching design
Overhangs + Privacy
Exterior roof extension overhang
Exterior shutter system
Interior shades or curtains
Off-Grid
EcoFlow Solar Power Generator
Hydrothermal solar
Separett composting toilet
Base price
$319,000
Square footage
714 sqft
Exterior dimensions
14’ W x 51’ L
Interior dimensions
12’ W x 49’ L
Materials
Siding Material options
Charred Black
Brushed Brown
Naturally toned Sugi
Steel sheets with patina
Roof and ceiling
Natural interior pine
Exposed decarbonizing interior timber rafters
Class A Fire-rated assembly: EPDM/TPO over insulation with an integrated gutter system Optional green roof. Optional rooftop deck
Wall Material options
Black-waxed Alder
Naturally-toned Alder
Ribbed Thermal Ash
Configurable siding and interior wood options
LSL studs with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Furring system for siding attachment, drying, and airflow
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Batten grid with highlight colors
Interior
Flooring
Wide plank engineered oak or ash flooring
TGI joists for minimal thermal bridging with mineral wood or eco-hemp insulation infill
Waterproofing membrane + underlayment
Fire-protective under-the-floor layer
Lighting
Sconce lights, wall lights, and concealed dimmable LED strip lighting system
Designer brass or metal switches and outlets
Exterior downlighting and under-the-floor light strip
Naturally pure interiors
Biodegradable, natural materials only. No foams, no toxins whatsoever. Hypoallergenic and pure by design
Pure HEPA-level indoor air filtration comes standard
Trim-less carpentry craftsmanship
Welcoming nature in with floor-to-ceiling windows
Performance
Framing
Engineered wood: LSLs, TGIs, and decarbonizing timber framing
Steel spaceframe for high-load, high-wind environments
Windows and doors
Marvin, Loewen, and La Cantina windows and doors
Double or triple glazed high performance windows, wood or aluminum interior, aluminum fiberglass clad exterior
Site-optimized U-factor and Heat Gain Coefficient for passive cooling and heating
Insulation
Mineral wool or carbon-capturing eco-help insulation
R-6+ continuous exterior insulation and waterproofing membrane
Wall: R-25+ / Floor: R-40+ / Ceiling: R-50+. If local codes require higher values, our add-on exterior insulation blanket is an option to meet all codes
Spaces
Kitchen
12-foot fully-featured Reform or FORM kitchen
Bosch Series 500 or 800 appliance package
4-burner induction cooktop
Sink with a drop-in cutting board
Steel shelves
Bathroom
Walk-in thermostatic valve shower
Stone sink
All bathroom fixtures and amenities
Terrazzo tiled walls and floor
Optional emerald handmade subway tile
Optional clawfoot tub
Bedroom and living
12-foot wide La Cantina folding glass wall system
10-foot wide floor-to-ceiling closet wall and in-wall shelves
Optional fireplace: STUV 30 Compact or Morso
Optionally, add more windows to any of your spaces
Optional curated furniture and linen collection from ELMNTL
Outdoor
Optional out-swing french doors with an exterior deck
Optional fire-vessel
Optional integrated Sonos sound system
Optional rooftop ladder
Systems
Air purification
Ceramic energy recovery ventilation with HEPA level filtration
Heating and cooling
Split-system AC + heating, with energy efficient heat pump
Optional in-floor electrical radiant heating
Water
On-demand instant electrical water heater.
Safety
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
Fire sprinklers (if required by code).
Adventure Add-ons
Gear Mounts and Tunnel
Perforated steel exterior and interior gear mount systems
Conditioned or unconditioned connector tunnel with lockable Gear Capsule for gear storage and shelter from the elements
Rooftop Deck
Floating thermal spruce rooftop deck with a ladder and railing for tree-top lounging
Thermal Bathing Spa
Outdoor bathing space for a cold plunge, hot tub, or outdoor shower for contrast therapy
5 person wood burning or electric heater ELMNTL sauna
Integrated matching design
Overhangs + Privacy
Exterior roof extension overhang
Exterior shutter system
Interior shades or curtains
Off-Grid
EcoFlow Solar Power Generator
Hydrothermal solar
Separett composting toilet
10 year structural warranty
2 year system warranty
Wind rating: 195 MPH
Snow load capacity: 1OO lbs/sqft
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That Colorado Spirit

From the land that calls trails, rivers, and mountain ridges home, our team from Lyons, CO builds dwellings with the same spirit of curiosity, discovery, and adventure that define this great state.

We are a team from Lyons, CO whose work is inspired by this great state. Our cabins are a love letter to the spirit of curiosity, discovery and adventure that this land instills.

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Built for the wild at heart
Our cabins are built for comfort even in the most extreme weather conditions. Enter our best-in-class Class A fire safety rating, structure rated for over 195 mph winds and snow load capacity of over 100 lbs/sf, plus off-grid capabilities - you can feel at home no matter where your adventure takes you.
Our cabins come with Class A fire safety rating, structure rated for over 195 mph winds and snow load capacity of over 100 lbs/sf. Feel at home no matter where your adventures take you.
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Built to roam
We revere nature. Our planetary pledge is to use only natural, biodegradable, decarbonizing materials, and minimal impact foundation. While built for forever, our cabins are designed for disassembly. They are also relocatable, leaving no trace behind.
We use only natural, biodegradable, decarbonizing materials. While we build forever, our cabins are designed for disassembly. They are also relocatable, leaving no trace behind.
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Built for community
For free thinkers, renegades, and adventure seekers - our cabins are spaces made for creating memories together while enjoying the sense of one-ness with nature.
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Built to grow with you
Modular and easily extendable with time, our cabins are shape-shifting, constantly evolving spaces that grow and adapt to how you want to experience the natural world, and live your life.

Adventure add-ons

Gear up for an epic adventure.
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Mounts
All your gear, right here
Our special interchangeable dowel system transforms into mounts, racks, shelves, gear hooks and much more.
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Rooftop deck
On another level
Add a rooftop deck to take your adventures to the next level.
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Gear tunnel
From wild to cozy
6-foot wide covered entry that acts as a dry zone for your wet boots, gear storage and so much more.
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Thermal bathing
Warmer together
Our thermal bathing module features a 6-person sauna and an outdoor bathing nook for a hot tub, cold plunge, or an outdoor shower. Easily attaches to your cabin to create a community space for adventuring together.

Customer stories

Kara
The space is so well thought out and functions well, we never felt crowded or confined.
Ashley
Well thought out design and gorgeous natural light.
Anna Eliza
Stunning craftsmanship
Taylor
It has love and attention to detail in everything.
Kate
Cleverly designed to bring the outside in; big windows provide expansive views.
Devin
Truly a home of the future, with interesting and stylish amenities
Zach
Super cool. Sleek, clean, modern, and many creative uses of space.
Matt
The space is so thoughtful and unique.
Ian
Thoughtfully designed home
Nicole
Loved the intentional and personal touches to the house.
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