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Seattle Builders Are Constructing Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless

Pro Builder

The tiny homes, which cost around $75,000 each to build, follow "passive house" building principles for maximum efficiency. Of the 20 individuals who have resided in Block homes in Seattle, 19 have remained in the homes or gone on to find other stable, permanent housing. So far, all the structures have stayed put.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Housing is Fundamental “Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.

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Modular construction helps tackle affordable housing crisis in Seattle

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Cubix North Park in Seattle, Washington defies the misconceptions of modular construction. The project passed the rigorous Seattle Design Review board with its modulated façade and playful expression of the modular components.

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Some More Fun Tree Houses

Natural Building

Located in Atlanta, the first two tree houses are made from reclaimed materials. The houses were designed as a secluded spot to escape the hustle and bustle. The tree house hangs above a skate park and a wood-fired hot tub, making it the ultimate adventurous retreat.

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Tiny Houses for Homeless People

Natural Building

Rex Hohlbein and his daughter, Jenn LaFrenier, are both architects in the Seattle area. They suggest that we should “reimagine our personal space by inviting homeless residents to move into beautifully designed, off-grid, homes built in residential backyards.” You can watch the video at www.youtube.com.

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CEU Article: Designing buildings for real performance

SAB Magazine

The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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3 living buildings made by a living practice

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Dave Miller, FAIA, Founding Partner Designers Architects Biophilic Design Energy-Efficient Design Sustainability What is the meaning of sustainability in architecture? What are the guiding principles of a design response that is at once ecologically holistic, socially just, and zero-carbon?