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How might we keep the lights on, water flowing, and natural world vaguely intact? It starts with grabbing innovative ideas/examples to help kick down our limits and inspire a more sustainable world. We implement with rigorous science backed by hard data.
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Could you live in 475 square feet? These Old Towne residents say micro-dwelling is ‘liberating’

Could you live in 475 square feet? These Old Towne residents say micro-dwelling is ‘liberating’ | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
When newlyweds Cayla and Rob Alexander told their families they wanted to move into a vintage, Old Towne Orange apartment that’s smaller than 500 square feet, the response was unanimous. &ldq…
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California's small solution to the housing crisis: Small houses

California's small solution to the housing crisis: Small houses | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
Because of a court ruling, no one in Los Angeles is allowed to build second units on their properties. As the city determines a plan, three bills in the Legislature aim to make the process easier
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Housing shortage?  Try easing the process for allowing homeowners to add additional units in their backyards.
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There's a tiny house on wheels in Burbank — and you'll definitely want to see it

There's a tiny house on wheels in Burbank — and you'll definitely want to see it | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
The Traveler XL will be open for touring on Sunday, Sept. 18 in Burbank
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Pretty swank.  The blonde wood is nice, but this wouldn't be a good fit for cold climes nor for areas with lots of neighbors or security concerns...too many windows.
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Small-house movement: Living in 120 square feet

Small-house movement: Living in 120 square feet | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
Hopping into a waist-high metal bathtub smaller than a shower stall, Shafer swung a faucet over his head to demonstrate how one bathes in the combination tub/shower/sink.
PIRatE Lab's insight:

Microhousing.

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