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Is there an update on your demo house solar air heater?

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What is the ground temperature 4 feet down in Sudbury, Ontario?

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What is the best way to renovate and make a self sustaining eco friendly family house?

Posted by Emmanuel Sylvestre Aug. 31, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

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

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For a first time buyer where do you start with renovations?

Posted by Joanne Geall Aug. 19, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response

Should we renovate or get a Prefab Kit house?

Posted by Ali Mackenzie Aug. 12, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

Can you recommend consultant for hire to optimize tiny home build?

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New Build Whistler BC step 5

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What is the best wall & insulation combination for Colorado?

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Best small ventilation HRV or ERV for a camper van or tiny house?

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Can south facing windows and glass doors, double glazed, be used to collect passive solar heat?

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What is the best approach to insulate the floor in a tiny home, built on a trailer?

Posted by Dustin Hartwig May 28, 2020 Tiny house 3 responses

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

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

What flooring options work with a passive solar design?

Posted by Christopher Dunn Feb. 23, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 response
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