OBI Comparison to Industry Standards

Links

• See list of Kit Houses

Qualities

Product Level

List different companies and grade them by:

• Open Source vs Proprietary
• SF?
• Cost?
• Off grid, electric?
• Off grid, waste?
• Green building materials?
• Availability of Design Software
• Are turnkey designs available, or is this a building system only?
• Is a Design Guide available?
• Needs Crane to assemble?
• Concept or real?
• DIY, Contractor, Turnkey?
• Includes Foundation?
• Is it a shell structure, or does it inlude utilities and interior finish?
• Includes Heating?
• is it insulated for cold climates?
• Does it accept snow loading?
• Includes land?
• Includes legal compliance?
• Is a rapid parallel build possible?
• Are open source building materials available for this model?
• Are designs crowdsourced?
• Build on Site or in a factory?
• Is the build model self-funded, or a subsidized charity?
• Do franchise opportunities exist?