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Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?

...houses etc. Assuming we had engineered plans and the proper load points would it be possible to out one of the prefab homes on the piles? We have many models of...

Posted by Mark Pospisil July 28, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Hello EcoHome I was wondering, do you offer your home kits to Massachusetts?

...passive/net zero home (prefab/modular).   You can see all of our LEED and Passive House ready kit houses on this page here, and yes, they are available in the E...

Posted by Kimberly Luce July 23, 2020 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

What size of lot is needed for the Eco habitat 1600?

...house sizes per lot to make sure you are allowed to build this house there, and you’d need to make sure you respect the setbacks from adjacent property lines. S...

Posted by Andrew Wallace July 21, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

how do I get a free quote for the EcoHabitat S 1600 for Ontario?

...houses for sale and in your case the S1600,  you will see a tab to request a quote. I know that demand is pretty high at the moment, how soon were you looking t...

Posted by sheila miller July 10, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

How do you install a ground loop for an HRV?

...Passive House builders.  As for how to design the system, you are into the higher end of building efficiency here so if you have limited knowledge in this field...

Posted by Lee Watt July 10, 2018 HRV and ERV 2 responses
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