Discover the Possibilities. Meet the Professionals.
Visit the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus and connect with trusted professionals who help homeowners understand ADU planning, financing, engineering, construction, and property value.
What You'll Experience at the Campus
Experience Southern California's premier ADU Demonstration & Education Campus and discover how the right guidance can turn your ADU goals into reality.
🏡 Tour Real ADUs
See the Possibilities Firsthand
Explore completed, in-progress, and demonstration ADUs in a real-world setting. Walking through actual structures helps you better understand design options, construction quality, layout possibilities, and how an ADU could work on your own property.
🤝 Meet Trusted Professionals
Connect with the Experts
Meet experienced professionals who specialize in every stage of the ADU journey—including planning, engineering, financing, construction, appraisal, and real estate. Get your questions answered directly and build relationships with trusted experts who can help you move forward with confidence.
🧭 Plan Your Next Steps with Confidence
Start with a Clear Roadmap
Every successful ADU project begins with understanding your options. Leave with practical guidance, valuable resources, and a better understanding of the process, so you can make informed decisions and take your next steps with clarity and confidence.
Ready to Explore Your ADU Possibilities?
Visit the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus to tour real ADUs, meet trusted professionals, and begin planning your next steps with confidence.
Meet Your Host
Dr. Sharon Barnes
Founder, ADU Advantage
Community Outreach Director
Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus
For more than three decades, Dr. Sharon Barnes has helped individuals, families, homeowners, investors, and business owners make informed decisions with confidence. As Founder of ADU Advantage and Community Outreach Director for the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus, her mission is to simplify the ADU process through education, trusted guidance, and meaningful connections. Rather than navigating the journey alone, visitors gain access to a collaborative network of experienced professionals who are committed to helping them explore their options and confidently move from idea to reality.
"Education first. Trusted guidance always. Your ADU journey starts here."
Meet the Campus Founding Team
Meet the professionals behind the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus. Together, our core team brings decades of experience in education, engineering, design, construction, and project guidance to help homeowners confidently explore the possibilities of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Dr. Sharon Barnes
ADU Advantage
Your Trusted ADU Guide
Dr. Sharon Barnes serves as the educational guide for homeowners beginning their ADU journey. Through ADU Advantage and the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus, she helps visitors understand their options, connect with trusted professionals, and confidently navigate every stage of the ADU process—from initial planning through project completion.
Che Tang
Tang Structural Engineers
Structural Engineering & Code Compliance
Che Tang leads the structural engineering component of the Campus, helping homeowners understand site feasibility, structural requirements, and California building code considerations. His expertise ensures projects begin with a solid engineering foundation and a clear path toward successful permitting and construction.
Chi Tang
Lov ADU
Planning, Design & ADU Solutions
Chi Tang specializes in helping homeowners transform ideas into thoughtfully designed ADU projects. Through Lov ADU, he provides planning guidance, design solutions, and practical insight that help clients envision how an ADU can complement their property, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Joe Belmonte
JBC Design & Build
Construction & Project Delivery
Joe Belmonte leads construction education at the Campus, helping homeowners understand how quality planning becomes quality construction. His experience provides practical insight into building methods, project management, and what to expect throughout the construction process, giving visitors greater confidence as they prepare for their own ADU project.
Experience the Campus
Walk the grounds, see real ADU structures, explore 3D models, and learn from professionals in a hands-on educational environment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration and Education Campus?
The Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus is a hands-on educational resource where homeowners, real estate professionals, investors, and community members can explore real ADUs, meet trusted professionals, and learn about planning, design, financing, construction, and California ADU opportunities—all in one location.
2. Is there a cost to visit or attend Campus events?
Many Campus educational events, including Discovery Days, are offered at no cost to the public. Some specialized workshops or training programs may require advance registration or a registration fee. Event details will always be provided on the individual event registration page.
3. Who should visit the Campus?
The Campus welcomes homeowners, future homeowners, investors, Realtors, lenders, builders, architects, contractors, public officials, students, and anyone interested in learning more about Accessory Dwelling Units and housing solutions.
4. Will I receive personalized guidance?
Yes. Campus visitors have opportunities to meet experienced professionals who can answer general questions and help identify appropriate next steps. Depending on your needs, you may also be referred for more detailed consultations with members of the Campus professional team.
5. Can I learn about financing and construction options?
Absolutely. The Campus regularly features professionals representing planning, engineering, design, financing, construction, and related services. Topics and participating professionals may vary by event, providing visitors with access to a broad range of educational resources.
6. Do I need to know whether my property qualifies before visiting?
No. Many visitors come to the Campus because they are just beginning to explore the possibility of building an ADU. Our educational programs are designed to help you better understand the process, ask informed questions, and identify the professionals who can assist with evaluating your property.
Ready to Experience the Campus?
Whether you're just beginning to explore ADUs or you're ready to move your project forward, the Inland Empire ADU Demonstration & Education Campus is designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Reserve your place at our next educational event and take the first step toward understanding the possibilities for your property.
What You'll Experience
✔ Tour Real ADUs
Walk through completed and in-progress ADUs to see construction quality, layouts, finishes, and design ideas you simply can't experience online.
✔ Meet the Experts
Connect with trusted professionals in planning, engineering, design, financing, construction, and real estate who can answer your questions face-to-face.
✔ Build Your Action Plan
Whether you're just exploring or ready to build, leave with practical next steps, trusted resources, and greater confidence about your property's possibilities.
Perfect For:
✓ Homeowners
✓ Future ADU Builders
✓ Families Planning Multi-Generational Housing
✓ Investors
✓ Realtors
✓ Anyone Curious About ADUs
Why Visit the Campus Instead of Watching Videos?
Because nothing replaces seeing real ADUs, walking the property, asking questions, and speaking directly with professionals who work on ADU projects every day.
Visitors Leave With....
✓ Confidence
✓ Trusted Professionals
✓ Resources
✓ Next Steps