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Seems the only technology now available is a roof fan and an open window for ventilating my tiny home, which isn't a good solution in hot or cold climates. Ideally the HRV or ERC system I'm looking for would be powered by 12 or 24Vdc. Thanks Ventilation in tiny houses seems to be often overlooked for some reason, thoug...

...homes to the Southern US in the near future, You may have already seen the above page with kit house models but if you submit a request for a quote or  join ecohome as a member for free, we will be able to let you know when they are available in your region (we don't spam members or share your address either). How soon...

...home batteries for power storage is a very promising technology that we were really excited about seeing as a greener and cheaper solution for storing home solar power, but the one company we found that came to market with a product doesn't seem to be in business anymore unfortunately. We have yet to hear of any other ...

...home, which is a benefit in winter, but definitely not in summer. There is more about the efficiency and cost of electric heating here this page –  Why Electric Heating Systems are Best for Zero Energy Homes Even in Canada, where that heat is a benefit in winter, most Canadians live in areas where summers are extremely...

...home. I am looking for linoleum adhesive, wood flooring adhesive, and a water clean-up and water smoothable caulking that are non-toxic, NO VOC and DO NOT contain any synthetic biocides of any kind. Not all companies I have spoken with about their ingredients have been transparent so I am not sure if some of the supp...

...Home and checked out house plans from Quebec affiliates and requested info from EcoHome.  I also found EkoBuilt Passive House Plans and wondered if you have any affiliation with them or other pre fab providers that you would recommend I check out.  Particularly any in Ontario. Thanks so much! Kim Here is a link to our ...

...home. Less than a year later, we have just had our first snow fall of the season and I noticed condensation again. Please help me figure out what is causing this and how to fix it! Thank you Condensation in the home is bad news for sure, but for the moment you have two subjects here. One is the condensation issues, the...

...homes on an ICF basement for example? Thanks Shaun We really quite like prefab / pre built houses and firmly believe that if you were to fast forward 20 years into the future that all new homes will be made with pre built walls and more even more likely is that prefabricated kit homes will be built, delivered and insta...

...home that I’m told by the previous owners originally had no insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ago between the studs, but as per usual the cellulose has settled and there are big gaps at the top. As part of an extensive home renovation we have decided to strip the walls inside and out...