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University at Buffalo students are constructing tiny homes to fight homelessness

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Students from the University at Buffalo have embarked on the construction of three tiny homes to help combat homelessness. Image courtesy of University at Buffalo The process began with students designing prototypes for tiny houses, which were developed into permit-ready construction documents for three homes in Syracuse, New York.

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You (Likely) Won’t Need a Permit for KitHAUS’s $38K Backyard Studio

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From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Since, they’ve shifted their focus to "larger ADU-style modules and smaller, non-permitted studios," Sandonato says. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch!

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Prefab ADUs by This California Company (Including the Dwell House) Are Pre-Permitted in Many Cities

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From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. When California state laws concerning ADUs relaxed in 2017 , the pair seized the opportunity and committed to building backyard homes full time. Get in touch!

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Airbnb co-founder's ADU company Samara begins production in Mexico factory

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Samara notes that the unit can be installed in “as few as seven months,” including permitting, with 30 days of on-site labor. Image credit: Samara “Our homes are central to our lives,” said McNamara in a statement. The unit is currently available for purchase in California.

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Haus.me’s Tiny $90K Prefab Can Be Installed in an Hour—and Even Comes With Cutlery

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The 120-square-foot microHaus doesn’t require permitting, hookups, or a foundation. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Since building a 3D-printed, off-grid home as its first model, Haus.me I set out to create Haus.me

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How to Install an Electric Car Charger that Complements Your Home

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Getting an electric vehicle (EV) charger for your home is not only a great way to keep your car powered up, but it can also add a touch of style and sophistication to the exterior of your home. Think about colors that match your home and how they’ll look with other elements like siding and trim. Let’s get started!

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This Los Angeles ADU Builder Says It Can Add a Home to Your Backyard in Nine Months

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Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. What’s the most exciting project you’ve realized to date?

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