Our Team

Reimagining what a home addition can be.

We deliver state-certified, modular ADUs that combine durability, beauty, and affordability — without the cost or complexity of traditional construction. Built off-site with precision engineering and luxury finishes, each Olerra Flex Flat transforms how you live, host, and invest in your property. Behind it is a small, deliberate team.

2023
Year founded
Boulder, CO
Home base
25+ yrs
Leadership experience
An Olerra Flex Flat sited in a Colorado backyard
How do we make high-quality housing accessible in communities where costs are rising out of reach?

Olerra was born from that one urgent question. Our founder, Brad Ainslie, is a longtime Boulder resident who watched the city he loves grow more expensive with every passing year. From young professionals to service workers, many of the people who make Boulder thrive were finding it harder to stay.

Brad believed there had to be a smarter way — flexible housing that keeps families together, supports homeowners, and makes thriving communities possible. With 25 years across finance, real estate, and sustainable infrastructure, he saw the potential of modular construction to meet the challenge, and in 2023 he launched Olerra Living Innovations to deliver luxury, durable, and affordable ADUs.

One team, every step

We’ve reimagined the entire building process. From design and permits to site work and final installation, our team handles everything under one roof — with full transparency, so you know exactly where your project stands at every step.

The result is a seamless, stress-free experience, and a home addition that’s both beautiful and built to last.

Olerra 245 Flex Flat exterior
Olerra 490 Flex Flat exterior

Smart space, by design

Homeowners add Flex Flats for all kinds of reasons: creating rental income, housing parents or post-grads, or simply expanding their space without leaving the home they love — a move that’s as smart financially as it is functionally.

Built off-site

Full mechanical systems, cabinetry, and finishes are installed in a controlled factory setting.

Made your way

More than 10,000 design combinations in premium materials like cedar and stucco.

Built for Colorado

Engineered to the state’s highest standards: fire-rated, energy-efficient, and snow-load tested.

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The Olerra promise

With Olerra, you get more than a building — you get peace of mind. Every project reflects three core values.

Transparency

Clear communication, no surprises — from first quote to final walkthrough.

Durability

Materials and engineering built to endure Colorado seasons for decades.

Luxury made attainable

High-end finishes, without the high-end hassle or price tag.

Let’s build something you’ll love for decades.