ADU / Discussions

Can I put my containerhouse in my backyard?

...ADUs and container homes in Ontario backyards, but this page can give you the answers - The Ontario Homeowner's Guide to Laneway Homes, Garden Suites & Bill 23 Another page that would be of value for understanding setbacks, zoning and infrastructure -  The Complete Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Garden S...

Posted by manzoor bhutto May 1, 2026 Accessory dwelling units (ADU) 1 response

Can I get the refuge 750 prefab home designed with only one bedroom?

I like the refuge 750 but I would like it constructed with one bedroom not two

Posted by Pat Kirk May 30, 2025 Prefab homes

Do you have prefab homes for Northern California?

Single level, 1400 to 1700 sq. Ft.,3 bedrooms, 2 - 3 baths. Plentifull windows, fire resistive construction. To find local manufacturers and builders of prefab homes for California, see Prefab Homes in the Ecohome Directory. If you toggle in your location you will get a list of companies that service your local area. I...

Posted by Susan Spott March 25, 2025 Prefab homes 1 response

Is it possible to build a prefab as a guest home next to an already built home?

Essentially we would like to build a guest home and in the home we love in has a very large amount of space surrounding it. Would it be possible to install a small prefab and what would be the procedures to move forward with the install? Thanks! Putting a prefab kit house in your backyard is sometimes possible but it r...

Posted by Sadhvi Alam Jan. 17, 2021 Planning and Design 1 response

What permits do I need to start building prefab commercial Additional dwelling?

...ADUs for retail resale, what permits are required? Secondly can imported shipping containers that has been modified be accepted as ADU in California? 1. Permits Required for Building Prefab ADUs in California for Retail Resale When building prefab Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) for retail resale in California, severa...

Posted by danny babson Oct. 1, 2020 Planning and Design 1 response

What is your advice on exterior wall insulation for a tiny home?

Hello , I live in the Ottawa region and currently building myself a tiny house. My plan for the exterior walls are as follows, from inside out: Ship lap wood, plastic vapor barrier,          I see no mention of insulation for you Tiny House, but there is a comma after vapor barrier so I’m wondering if you accidentally ...

Posted by Mitch Fowler Aug. 27, 2020 Tiny house 1 response

What is the approximate cost per square foot for a prefab eco home in Washington?

I have a student preparing a thesis on green affordable housing - just wondering what a ball park cost may be...Best, Anna Franz, PhD, Asst Prof, UDC We have Prefab modular kit homes for Washington state and all across the US, you can see the models and get pricing here - LEED and Passive House ready prefab Eco Home ki...

Posted by anna franz April 13, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

It Ottawa zoned for Tiny homes?

What is the zoning needed for tiny homes in Ottawa Parking and living in a Tiny House isn’t legal in all locations, and bylaws are changing fast so we aren’t able to stay on top of where they are legal at any given time. There was a Coach House pilot program in Ottawa Canada that we know of, as for Tiny Houses you may ...

Posted by May Sizer March 9, 2021 Tiny house 1 response

Is hemp insulation good for an office over a garage?

...ADUs in Massachusetts in the directory here.

Posted by norma weinberg March 8, 2022 Insulation and soundproofing 2 responses

Who in Maine can build a tiny house, start to finish?

Tiny house manufacturers work independently of contractors who do the foundation, septic, etc. Is there a reputable eco-conscious company in southeastern Maine that can do it all? You can find find local tiny house prefab builder in the Ecohome Green Building Professionals Directory, and here you can see models of LEED...

Posted by Gwendlyn DeYoung-Reynolds March 4, 2022 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

Where can I buy a tiny house and plot of land to put it in a tiny house community near Seattle?

I'm looking to buy a tiny house and plot of land to put it in a tiny house community in the greater Seattle area, but don't see online where to do all this or how to start. Can someone give me step by step info?

Posted by Marc von Borstel May 19, 2020 Tiny house 1 response