News of interest. Ecological House. Another point of view.

Since some years, shipping contaires have reinvented the concept of housing. The shipping contaires offer great benefits. 

Nowadays, these are already being used by architects, designers,etc.

Shipping contaires are steel structures that can be reused. They have a large space whithout pilars and their distribution is free. In turn, they can add windows, walls, glass to create enviroment comfortable and original.

10 Benefits

1. Robustness

Sea containers are perfect as structural system for construction. They are designed to carry tons of weight and height can be stacked thanks to its tough structural frame. In addition, they are virtually unbreakable and have a very long life.

2. Durability

They are designed to withstand the worst weather conditions, wind, waves, salinity, which makes them durable. They are recyclable and reusable.

3. modular

They must meet a number of ISO (International Standards Organization) standards regarding size, weight and capacity. Because of its measures can be combined to obtain the designs they want.

4. Easy to transport

They can be transported without problems by ships, trucks or trains.

5. Lightness

A container structure is lighter than a normal steel or concrete, and has greater resistance, which is a great advantage against earthquakes and requires much less foundation and site preparation.

6. Availability

You can find shipping containers in virtually all locations. In addition, they can be installed in any accessible location.

7. Modern

The architecture with container is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional buildings. Allows designs ranging from minimalist to contemporary.

8. Cost

Used containers are relatively low cost compared with conventional building construction. Cost reduction is also simpler because foundations are required. The container ship can reach purchased from carriers from 1,000 € used, up to € 4,800 new.

9. Adaptable

You can expand the house without major complications, according to the needs and budget of each.

10. Ecological

Its durability and strength, among other factors, make the architecture of containers comply with the design concept of the "3 R": Reuse, recycle and reduce.

LINKS

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