Introduction: Creating a thing of beauty from industrial waste.
I - Why Build With Shipping Containers?
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Origins of the ISBU concept
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Container strengths
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Advantages and disadvantages
II - Things To Consider Before You Start
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Realistic Budgeting
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Container Availability and Transportation
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Adverse Reactions and Objections
III - Site Selection
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Considerations When Selecting a Site
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Minimal Site Requirements
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Pricing for the Neighborhood
IV - The Home Design Process
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Orientation to Site
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Life Style Analysis
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Sketching Concepts
V - Designing With CAD
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Understanding Scale
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Building an ISBU in CAD
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Doors, Windows and Walls
VI - CAD Design Project Example
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An 800 sq. ft. Design Study using Your CAD Software
VII- Container Blueprints
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Sources for Blueprints
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Uses for Blueprints
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Reading and Understanding Blueprints
VIII - Construction Plans
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Plot Plans and Floor Plans
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Construction Sections and Elevations
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Foundation Plan
IX - Details
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Exterior ACM Details
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Electrical Routing Details
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Door, Window and Wall Details
X - Electrical Wiring
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House Drop and Panel
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Circuits and Fixtures
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Solar Lighting
XI - Plumbing Plan
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Waste Systems
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Fresh Water Systems
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XII - Codes, Permits and Permissions
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Local Building Codes
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Pulling Construction Permits
XIII - Container Construction
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Necessary Tools and Equipment
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Site Preparation
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Selecting Choice Shipping Containers
