​​The emphasis for this grant is to provide an alternative drying source for slabbed and dimensional lumber as opposed to industrial kiln drying. The goal is to recycle a retired shipping container which is air and water tight  to create a de-humidifying kiln powered by passive solar energy.​ ​​Another goal of this product is to create a permanent wood drying solution that can be powered completely off grid and entirely self-sustaining. Kiln drying is efficient, however the use of an industrial kiln can become costly in energy consumption.​ Moving forward, any fabrication technicians for the architecture woodshop, forestry graduate assistants, and specific classes pertaining to wood processing will be involved in the milling and drying processes. Generally that means at least one to three classes for each semester in architecture. ​​In a joint venture between the school of architecture and the natural resources department, students will be encouraged to monitor the de-humidification of wood, developing a knowledge of drying characteristics of various wood species. Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the moisture peaks in the drying process as well as understanding how wood may become compromised structurally under pressure.​