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More tiny home ‘kauhale’ to open across Oahu

At a dusty construction site in Mililani, crews from HomeAid Hawaii are building 100-square-foot “kauhale” tiny homes. The kauhale — or “village” concept — represent one piece of Gov. Josh Green’s overall approach to both reduce homelessness and provide affordable housing for people struggling financially.

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Kauhale home units to house the homeless and housing insecure are being made at a construction site in Mililani. Executive director Kimo Carvalho of HomeAid Hawaii is the lead kauhale builder for the state.
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The interior of one of the 100-square foot kauhale homes.
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Executive director Kimo Carvalho of HomeAid Hawaii is the lead kauhale builder for the state.
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The kauhale units provide 100 square feet of living space and cost approximately $16,000 a piece to construct.
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The kauhale units provide 100 square feet of living space and cost approximately $16,000 a piece to construct.
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Two kauhale units are being transported to Cedar Church in Kalihi.
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Executive director Kimo Carvalho of HomeAid Hawaii is the lead kauhale builder for the state.
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The kauhale units provide 100 square feet of living space and cost approximately $16,000 a piece to construct.

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More tiny home ‘kauhale’ to open across Oahu