
Architecture & Design · Article
Build the Backyard House Without Petroleum: Parsons Students Did It Three Ways
Parsons architecture students built full-scale accessory dwelling units from a single biogenic material each — fiber, mineral or timber — for an exhibition running to 31 October 2026. Their wager: New York's ADU wave, projected to supply roughly 30% of new housing under City of Yes, doesn't have to be built from plastic.