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Tiny Houses now Legal in Washington State
Architecture and Design

Tiny houses - Washington State legalizes tiny homes & eco-villages for affordable housing in WA

New WA State Legislation paves the way for tiny home eco-villages: Tiny houses, also colloquially referred to as tiny homes, are both an increasingly attractive and affordable housing option as well as a trending alternative lifestyle choice across North America and Canada as people realize that “quality of life” doesn...

Energy efficiency

Vancouver tests Passive House efficiency with the Ice Box Challenge

A Passive House uses very little energy to stay warm and comfortable, regardless of the season and regardless of weather conditions. The requirements for Passive House Certification are that standards be met for the total energy consumption, airtightness and thermal performance. The total heating load of a house must b...