Feasibility
Do you have land? Are there any restrictions to building on the land you have. What are the governing codes to follow? What are the total resources you have to dedicate to the project? Will it be staged as funds become available? What is your participation level?
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHILE PLANNING AND DESIGNING YOUR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME.
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun’s energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air created by exposure to the sun. Passive systems are simple, have few moving parts, and require minimal maintenance and require no mechanical systems.
Identify key issues. Including, site, utility and building relationships. Preliminary space programming requirements. Structural, environmental, and architectural concepts. Building systems and modular fabrication opportunities.
Feasibility
Establish planning and design goals. Establish and evaluate space requirements. Review benchmark standards, codes, and guidelines.
