Tiny House / Discussions

...tiny homes, 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 (ADU...

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

As you might already know, there is a lot of debate in the vanlife world about appropriate insulation to use for conversions, but unfortunately most of it seems rooted in anecdote and ideology and not evidence. Do you have advice on the most suitable insulation for these conditions? So far the schools of thought seem t...

...tiny houses in cold climates would in our opinion be ductless wall-insert models. you can see them here in our green building products directory -  Find the best ductless HRV air exchanger for tiny houses in cold climates These types of heat recovery ventilation systems are great for tiny houses as well as renovations,...

What are the exterior dimensions of the single floor homes? What is the minimum amount of land required to build the 500 and 750 models? The size of lot and space needed to build a home has more to do with local building authorities. You need to meet local setbacks from adjacent properties, as well as any septic system...

...Tiny House rolling down the highway will definitely spin, but it is unlikely that the amount of energy you generate would be as much as the added gas you use because of the increased drag, so the smart money would be on a net loss of energy. It amounts to using one source of energy to generate another, like if you were...

...tiny home might crack the plasterboard when driving on the road  Your assumption is correct, Tiny Houses present greater challenges to walls systems than a normal house since they will be bounced down the highway. All that shifting and movement causes a lot of wear, so I would make sure whatever materials you use that ...

...House pilot program in Ottawa Canada that we know of, as for Tiny Houses you may be best to check with the city permit office. This page is about Tiny Houses in the US but it may still be valuable to you :    How to get help from the Tiny House Industry Associationto be able to legally live in a Tiny House.

...tiny home shell with wood 4x8 sheet siding. I want to put viny siding on. For insulation foam sheets on exterior can I use formular 1/2" or does the foam sheet need to be foil faced? And can i also use 1/2" formular between the studs on the interior along with my fiberglass insulation? Would I need to  peel off a littl...

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...

...Tiny House’ is typically on wheels, but in our opinion, immoveable homes are better. If you are looking for a mobile tiny house, here are a few links to check out: How to Build Tiny Houses on Wheels for Cold Climates Are Tiny Houses Good for the Environment? If you are looking for a stationary house, you need a piece...

...house-friendly with its regulations, what a relief! We were thinking of building our own simple design but know we'd need help, advice, resources, etc to make it happen - we're coming in from Montreal, so we're not very familiar with Outaouais resources, can you recommend a group or organization or company we could loo...

...tiny house we have come across, as well as a link to all our tiny house pages. That should help you come up with a good design. Here are some other pages on tiny houses, the best one we've seen used Rockwool insulation and a separate air barrier membrane.  The best tiny house we've seen so far All about tiny houses    ...

 What would be the best house design financially, and would weather the Canadian climate, and cost of this. I am starting again in life and I am doing Renovation at college (at age 47) which covers sustainable construction. I liked the earthship idea but have read the flaws in Canada, I just like the thought of it kind...

...House pilot project or the Vancouver Laneway house movement, where cities are encouraging urban densification. I would check with your local building authorities to know for sure. We have Prefab tiny House Kit houses for sale here that are available across the US. This is of course dependent on availability, and everyt...

...tiny may apply depending on the intended use. Planning Permit: Your prefab ADUs may require planning approval, especially if they are being built in an area that has specific use regulations for retail or commercial purposes. Check with your local planning department to see if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or other ...

...tiny house I would start on this page here , its the best tiny house we have seen -  How to build tiny houses on Wheels for cold climates And on the other side of the coin… we aren’t really big fans of tiny houses for a number of reasons, all of which you can read about here – The problems with tiny houses in cold clim...

...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 are you building?