Scaling Single-Story Living Through a Trusted Design Partnership
Redwood Living Communities
For over 20 years, AVID has partnered with Redwood Living to expand thoughtful, maintenance-free housing across diverse markets nationwide.
Quick Facts
Client: Redwood Living
Locations: Over 160 Neighborhoods
Units Developed: 20,000 +
Unit Types: 20 Active
Services: Architecture Services
Working Duration: 2004 - Present
Market Sector: Multi-Family Residential
Key Insights
An embedded design partnership enables speed, consistency, and scale across markets.
Flexible, repeatable unit design unlocks density without compromising quality or brand.
Early, strategic collaboration turns zoning and site constraints into opportunities.
The Opportunity
As Redwood Living expanded into new and evolving markets, each development brought a distinct set of challenges—ranging from complex site grades and zoning requirements to utility coordination, local approval processes, and aggressive timelines. Some sites began as vacant land, while others required selective demolition or redevelopment planning.
The shared goal remained consistent: maximize density while maintaining Redwood’s signature single-story living experience, all while navigating local codes, jurisdictions, and market-specific constraints. As Redwood entered new territories and advanced multi-phase developments, the need for a deeply integrated architectural partner became essential to maintaining speed, quality, and consistency at scale.
The Solution
AVID Architects serves as an extension of Redwood’s internal team—engaged from early due diligence through construction services. With dedicated staff embedded directly at Redwood’s office, AVID provides real-time collaboration that accelerates decision-making and streamlines project delivery.
Together with Redwood and their civil engineering partners, AVID develops site-responsive layouts that balance zoning compliance with density optimization. A key milestone in the partnership was a portfolio-wide evolution of unit plans—expanding beyond the long-standing 2-bedroom prototype to include 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom options. This strategic shift increased flexibility across markets, diversified tenant offerings, and future-proofed the development model.
Each project challenges the team to deliver better, faster, and on budget, while meeting FHA and Energy Star requirements across the portfolio.
The Results
20,000+ units completed as of 2025, with AVID involved in nearly every one
20 active unit types, supporting diverse markets and tenant needs
Consistent national scalability through repeatable, code-compliant design
Maintenance-free living environments offering private entrances, no-step access, attached garages, patios, and modern layouts
Ongoing collaboration supporting Redwood’s growth initiatives
AVID continues to provide hands-on support—from front-end development strategy to in-field construction services—helping Redwood meet ambitious growth goals today while laying the groundwork for the next generation of communities.
Behind the Build
As an answer to the housing crisis, Redwood’s growth goals challenge the industry to think differently about scale and delivery. AVID supports its mission through design strategies built for speed, repeatability, and lasting impact.