ADU / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...ADUs) - reduce urban sprawl, make efficient use of existing municipal infrastructure, and give homeowners the opportunity to generate rental income or accommodate in-laws without sacrificing personal privacy. At Ecohome, we are big fans of laneway houses and detached accessory suites. This comprehensive legislative upd...

How much does a laneway home or multiplex cost in Vancouver 2025?  For homeowners in Vancouver, the number one question when considering a laneway home or multiplex is almost always about the total cost and financing options available. With the city encouraging increased density, building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (AD...

...ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) A nice alternative option to undergoing a home renovation would be a backyard tiny house, ADU or coach house. Providing you have the space to do it and you live in a city that promotes rental units for urban density such as Vancouver BC, laneway houses and ADUs provide safe living space ...

...ADUs and laneway homes to be built holds down average rents and prices, and that helps everyone because in modern society a stable population tends to cause fewer social issues than an itinerant one. Also Increased funding for subsidies, which is possible when there's a legal recognition for certain classes of housing,...

...ADU? In general, cities and counties are viewing any place where they already allow ADUs, as acceptable for moveable tiny houses. As an example of that, you cannot put an ADU in a front yard, so Tiny Houses as well need to respect the aesthetics of a neighbourhood and be parked in a manner that helps them blend in. Wha...

Shipping container homes are gaining popularity globally, especially as Tiny Houses, as they can be seductively attractive with their modern looking lines, colours and shape - but one question we've been asked consistently is: Are shipping containers good or bad as homes , and for the environment? Like many great ideas...

...ADUs, tiny houses and laneway homes  See architect designed prefab tiny houses for sale here Are shipping container houses good or bad? Do tiny houses work  well in cold climates? Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide or to learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Ne...

...ADU office functionality Each Archipod is fitted with an ergonomically semicircular desk that is 2' 4" deep with a curved length of 10' 2" and is available in a range of colours and finishes. Custom drawer units, shelves and seating are also available upon request. Though the clear domed roof provides ample daytime lig...

...ADUs are placed in neighbourhoods which are close to amenities so that the occupants may have short distances to travel to frequently-visited locations. Home offices and studios greatly decrease commutes. Higher density: With more housing options for people to live near employment areas, there is less pressure to devel...

...ADUs and resilient green building techniques here:  The Quebec Homeowner's Guide to ADUs, Bi-Generation & Backyard Tiny Homes & coach houses  See architect designed prefab tiny houses for sale Have an ADU backyard office delivered on a truck! The Complete Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Garden...

What tiny home living is all about: Inspired by the Tiny House Movement, Chris and Malissa Tack designed a 140 Square foot home that sits on a 7’ x 20’ trailer bed. This traditional looking home with gable roof and dormers just happens to be mobile. Though neither Chris nor Malissa are builders by trade (he's a photogr...