Building with Shipping Containers by Kelly Hart An idea whose time seems to have arrived is the use of stockpiled shipping containers as modular units for building homes. Because of the balance of trade in the United States, these hefty steel boxes are piling up in ports around the country and posing a storage problem. Several architects and builders are taking advantage of this surplus to recycle the containers. According to David Cross of www.sgblocks.com, "a container has 8000 lbs of steel which takes 8000 kwh of energy to melt down and make new beams etc... Each container measures 8 feet wide by 40 feet long by 9 feet tall. According to KPFF Consulting, a structural engineering firm in St. As for their energy efficiency, they claim that when the appropriate coatings are installed, the envelope reflects about 95 percent of outside radiation, resists the loss of interior heat, provides an excellent air infiltration barrier and does not allow water to migrate in.
Construye tu casa con contenedores | Juan Ignacio Acosta Hace tiempo que he escuchado a mi socio en bodegamia.com Gary Bedell y a Elias Simon (gran arquitecto y mejor amigo) hablar sobre edificar una casa con contenedores maritimos, si si .. de estos que se usan para transportar mercancias en barcos. La idea parece algo estrafalaria, pero tiene varias ventajas: 1. El precio, un contenedor maritimo Iso 40 está en el mercado de segunda mano por 1.800 € mas o menos, a esto habría que añadir los precios de gruas, soldadura, pintura y aislamiento, asi como solado y carpinteria metalica 2. 3. 4. Hay arquitectos que están especializados en este tipo de construcciones como Gregory La Vardera en EEUU, pronto Esimon será otro en España Me gusta la idea! Me caben algunas dudas.. esto se considera construcción efimera? Algunas fotos y planos de casas container (pulsar sobre ellas para verlas a mayor tamaño) Actualizacion, Kiko Marquez resuelve algunas dudas planteadas en los comentarios en el siguiente post:
Pristine Eco POD Hotel is a Snow-capped Getaway Cabin in Switzerland This gorgeous snow-capped eco POD hotel in Flims, Switzerland makes us want to pull out our coziest sweaters and snow boots and hit the slopes. Designed by Robust Outdoor Brands, the floors and walls of the 3 different pods are very well insulated to ensure maximum comfort during even the coldest Alpine months. Boasting low impact rooms that accommodate 2 people each, the hotel/camping destination aims to redefine sustainable tourism. And here's the best part: you can even own your very own Pod House! Robust Outdoor Brands builds their mini-houses with FSC-certified wood and use no glue or harmful chemicals in the process. They can be extended or equipped with an advanced solar ventilation system that helps to keep them nice and warm as well as double glazed windows. The Eco Pods may look simple, but they are actually quite sturdy and arrive fully assembled when you buy them directly from the designers. + Camping Flims + Robust Outdoor Brands Via Letmebeinspired
Texas Container Homes Secundaria Valladolid / Boutique de Arquitectura | ArchDaily Arquitectos: Boutique de Arquitectura Ubicación: Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México Equipo De Diseño: Alejandro Chávez Delgado, Luis Farfán Área: 240.0 m2 Año Proyecto: 2011 Fotografías: Cortesia de Boutique de Arquitectura Del arquitecto La Secundaria Valladolid es un proyecto de características únicas en el ámbito educativo de México. Desde el inicio del diseño la meta era hacer algo diferente y novedoso que además fuera atractivo para los estudiantes. El proyecto completo contempla 15 aulas. Para hacer cada una de las aulas o módulos, se utilizó un contenedor tipo High Cube de 40 pies (HC 40" Container) dividido por la mitad, la unión de las dos piezas se hizo a través de un núcleo de iluminación y ventilación natural a base de vidrio claro. La dificultad del proyecto nace de la escasez de información disponible y de métodos constructivos específicos para este tipo de construcciones en México. Courtesy of Boutique de Arquitectura Planta General Fachada Principal Esquema Ubicación Esquema
ArkHaus Shipping Container Housing Guide Welcome to Swimpond Landscape Design Inc ... where lifestyle is in harmony with nature The key to our success is the combination of our aquatic systems designs and technologies. The designs of SwimPond Landscape Design have been pioneered in Europe and installed in countless locations from individual residences, resorts and hotels to the largest of commercial projects since 1993. Aquatic System Design A swimpond operates according to the latest ecological principles and uses the biological cleaning power of natural waters. Our swimponds are basically divided into two areas - the usage area (swimming zone, 1.8m / 6ft - 5m / 15ft deep) and the treatment or regeneration area (filter zone, 0.30m / 1ft - 0.60m / 2ft deep). These areas can be also in two separate ponds which guarantees optimal water purification. The swimming zone includes all water areas that can be accessed by people for swimming, playing and fun. Sustainable Eco-Technologies All pumps, valves, and necessary equipment used are hidden centrally and require very low maintenance.
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