Tiny homes are affordable, ecological and sustainable. Just like any other housing stock, it depends on how it is built and with what materials. Tiny houses are models for renewable and green technologies, and allow for gentle density close to amenities and in established neighbourhoods. Vancouver needs a variety of housing, high and low density and everything in between. It also needs affordable homeownership, based on a variety of sizes, tenure and built forms. Tiny houses can be passive. Just like apartments. You're right. But apartments can't be purchased for $20,000-100,000 in Metro Vancouver. Tiny houses can also act as spaces that change over time: from backyard rentals and downsizing units to art workshops or nanny/nurse quarters. It's about advocating for diverse forms of housing, to meet the needs of diverse populations. Single family, townhouses, condos and apartments...we need to innovate the way we build. This is one way.