Capsule houses for snow, desert heat and humidity
The same capsule house can be specified for an alpine winter or a desert summer. Which options matter, and what to tell us about your site.
Capsule houses for snow, desert heat and humidity
The same capsule house can be specified for an alpine winter or a desert summer. Which options matter, and what to tell us about your site.
- Topic:
- Configuration
- Models:
- Any
- Read time:
- 4 min
Insulated walls and double-glazed Low-E units are standard. Beyond that, the site's climate decides the options.
Cold and snow
For cold regions the manufacturer offers thicker insulation, triple glazing, trace-heated water lines and auxiliary electric heating. Snow load and access for clearing snow from decks and steps also shape the layout.
Heat and sun
In hot climates, orientation matters as much as specification: point the main glass away from the afternoon sun where possible, add shade over decks and size the air conditioning for full occupancy.
Humidity and coast
Near the sea, ask about coatings and fixings suited to salt air, and allow for ventilation to manage humidity inside.
Tell us the site's temperature range, snow and wind conditions and distance to the coast; the configuration is confirmed in the quotation.
