Type Five

Type Five Type Five is a housing company that designs and builds exceptional homes.

06/03/2026

Framing progress in Sonoma, amongst the rolling hills.

A backyard home built for the years ahead. A space that could flex with their family across changing needs: a place for ...
05/30/2026

A backyard home built for the years ahead. A space that could flex with their family across changing needs: a place for guests today, a home for an aging parent tomorrow, and a rental option somewhere down the line. ⁠

"For us it was all about flexibility," says homeowner Richard.⁠

Read the entire interview via link in bio.

04/28/2026

While we were building Julia's art studio, she had nowhere to work on her paintings. So the build crew started setting aside construction remnants, like wood offcuts and Hardie board, for her to use as canvases. She made a whole body of work from them.⁠

Full video: https://youtu.be/EVjfhIcSOGg?si=mqWlSfcge7Lsr2ll

04/21/2026

Every morning, artist Julia () walks from her house to her studio, an ADU built by Type Five. She paints with her back to the window, but the view and garden still find their way into her paintings. ⁠

Full video: https://youtu.be/EVjfhIcSOGg?si=mqWlSfcge7Lsr2ll

03/20/2026

Sunny days are for pouring slabs in Sonoma ☀️

03/04/2026

Currently loading ... our first two-story home. We're pretty excited about it.

01/28/2026

Life in the garden, day to night ☀️🌙

01/21/2026

Framing at dusk 🌅

01/17/2026

Isabel and Nick, full-time remote workers and soon-to-be parents of two, realized they were quickly outgrowing their home. To add square footage in the most cost-effective way, they decided to build an ADU. ⁠

The new space had to serve multiple purposes: host visiting friends and family, provide an area for working out and yoga, and serve as an office annex for everyday use. Working with a fixed budget and a specific floor plan, they looked for a partner who could deliver just the right amount of customization.⁠

Read the full testimonial on our website. Link in bio.

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