June 2017
Carlos Ulloa1,*, María Elena Arce1, Guillermo Rey1, José Luis Míguez2 and José Hernández3
1 Defense University Center, Escuela Naval Militar, 36920 Marín, Spain; elena.arce@cud.uvigo.es (M.E.A.);
guillermo.rey@uvigo.es (G.R.)
2 Industrial Engineering School, Campus Lagoas Marcosende, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain;
jmiguez@uvigo.es
3 Armada Española, Escuela Naval Militar, 36920 Marín, Spain; jherse2@fn.mde.es
* Correspondence: carlos.ulloa@cud.uvigo.es; Tel.: +34-986-804-931
Academic Editor: Hua Li
Received: 1 June 2017; Accepted: 14 June 2017; Published: 17 June 2017
Abstract
It is thought that there are 14 million standardised sea containers out of order, equal
to 23.3 million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), which could be devoted for other purposes.
The COR-TEN®steel containers are the best, due to the features of the materials, to be used in
applications intended for the accommodation of people. One of the uses is framed in the area of
humanitarian help, as service modules in areas of social emergency. Moreover, the deployment of
these kinds of modules is quite simple, as the Army is generally able to transport containers in its
units. In this project we have selected three typologies of service modules and we have designed
modules based on sea containers which can fit into these typologies. The container chosen to be
recycled is the 1 TEU, to which the closings and divisions are defined, which must reflect the different
typologies of the service modules chosen. Afterwards, a study of thermal charges is carried out on
three different settings of service modules located in five locations spread in different climate areas.
Throughout a thermal simulation in Trnsys® (V17, Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC, Madison,
WI, USA), the consumption and maximum demand of heat and cold are analysed. Based on these
results, the best equipment to cover the energy demand of the modules analysed in this study could
be chosen. Moreover, the results can be used to estimate the operational costs of the deployment of
the modules.
Mountain Modern - Beautiful 2,275 sq ft Shipping Container Home, Lake Tahoe, California
About architect - Mountain Concepts
About builder - In-House Builders
| Project | Mountain Modern |
| Architect | Mountain Concepts |
| Builder | In-House Builders |
| Manufacturer | Honomobo |
| Containers | Five 40 ft |
| Area | 2,275 sq ft |
| Location | Lake Tahoe, California, United States |
| Photography | Tahoe Mountain Realty |
The second floor of this beautiful shipping container home in Lake Tahoe, California, is built from pre-made modules, five 40 ft shipping containers.
The 2,275 sq ft home is characterized by extensive use of exposed concrete and metal siding.
Energy Analysis of Standardized Shipping Containers for Housing
September 2024
Elena Arce Fariña1, Mirela Panait2,3,*, José María Lago-Cabo4 and Raquel Fernández-González5
1 Department of Industrial Engineering, CITIC, CTC, University of A Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, Spain; elena.arce@udc.es
2 Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, 39, Bd. Bucures, ti, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania
3 Institute of National Economy, Romanian Academy, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
4 Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; jose.maria.lago@alumnado.uvigo.gal
5 ERENEA-ECOBAS, Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; raquelf@uvigo.es
* Correspondence: mirela.matei@upg-ploiesti.ro
Abstract
Shipping containers that remain in ports after exporting or importing products cause an environmental and logistical problem. Transporting them to the port of origin is costly; therefore, some of them are stored in the regions of destination. Recycling or reusing them in an efficient and sustainable way represents a clean alternative. The purpose of this article is to analyze the feasibility and impact of implementing different insulating configurations on the energy demands required by a house based on a construction with standardized shipping containers. More specifically, it assesses the impact of the different orientations in which the dwelling can be arranged, depending on the location and its meteorological data. To this aim, a construction model will be developed in which first, the geometrical parameters are defined, and second, the energy characteristics are identified. The results show that, in Southwest Europe, the western orientation generates a saving of 10% of the energy demand compared to the less favourable orientation, which is the southern one.
Elena Arce Fariña1, Mirela Panait2,3,*, José María Lago-Cabo4 and Raquel Fernández-González5
1 Department of Industrial Engineering, CITIC, CTC, University of A Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, Spain; elena.arce@udc.es
2 Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, 39, Bd. Bucures, ti, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania
3 Institute of National Economy, Romanian Academy, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
4 Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; jose.maria.lago@alumnado.uvigo.gal
5 ERENEA-ECOBAS, Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; raquelf@uvigo.es
* Correspondence: mirela.matei@upg-ploiesti.ro
Abstract
Shipping containers that remain in ports after exporting or importing products cause an environmental and logistical problem. Transporting them to the port of origin is costly; therefore, some of them are stored in the regions of destination. Recycling or reusing them in an efficient and sustainable way represents a clean alternative. The purpose of this article is to analyze the feasibility and impact of implementing different insulating configurations on the energy demands required by a house based on a construction with standardized shipping containers. More specifically, it assesses the impact of the different orientations in which the dwelling can be arranged, depending on the location and its meteorological data. To this aim, a construction model will be developed in which first, the geometrical parameters are defined, and second, the energy characteristics are identified. The results show that, in Southwest Europe, the western orientation generates a saving of 10% of the energy demand compared to the less favourable orientation, which is the southern one.
$250,000 800 sqft 3 Bedrooms Shipping Container Home, Port Charlotte, Florida
Floor Plans
Location
| Containers | Two 40 ft, one 20 ft |
| Area | 800 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Cost | $250,000 (2025) |
| Location | Port Charlotte, Florida, United States |
| Year | 2021 |
Zillow:
Simplistic living in a reliable and strong shipping container home at its finest! This solid metal structure comes equip with a metal roof and all impact windows and doors providing the ultimate hurricane proof protection that you're looking for in Florida. Completely energy efficient with spray insulated walls and ceilings and 3 mini split AC system. No HOA and no DEED restrictions + city water. The property features a detached bungalow (20 ft shipping container) with a kitchenette, bathroom and private entrance. The current owner (2025) uses it as a short-term rental where it rents out consistently.
The property backs up to a beautiful preserve that nobody can ever build on and since the property front faces east, you get a spectacular sunset view in the evening. This 20,000 square foot piece of property features approximately 7000 square feet of gravel parking area for ample space to bring your cars, boats, RVs and much more, graveled area includes two sunshade spots providing covered parking + a concrete driveway out front.
The kitchen features modern-style quartz countertops and soft close cabinetry. The master bathroom features a gorgeous river rock shower. The shipping container home has an open floorplan with a super cute and spacious living area. Home is outfitted with waterproof luxury vinyl flooring with a double water barrier.
Tons of solar light around the property creating a super Zen area to relax. Firepit included. Vinyl fence separates yourself from any neighbors providing pure privacy. The back permiter of the property is outfitted with 140 feet of rip rap that is designed to turn into a creek when it rains. Outdoor shower on the breezeway and enough space to extend the shipping container structure if you ever have ambitions to do so!
Using shipping containers to provide temporary housing in post-disaster recovery: Social case studies
4th International Conference on Building Resilience, Building Resilience 2014, 8-10 September 2014, Salford Quays, United Kingdom
Guomin Zhang*, Sujeeva Setunge, Stefanie van Elmpt
School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC3001, Australia
School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC3001, Australia
* Corresponding author. Tel.: +61-3-99253824; fax: +61-3-96390138.
E-mail address: kevin.zhang@rmit.edu.au
Abstract
Housing that makes use of the ubiquitous general purpose shipping container is becoming more commonly seen as a useful way of reusing the empty vessels as valuable accommodation. In particular, the application of shipping container temporary housing is suited to post-disaster situations, design examples of which can be found in the literature. However, ensuring the success of implementing such projects in a post-disaster setting requires investigation into the social considerations of temporary housing. This research takes a qualitative approach, focusing particularly on case studies of temporary housing experiences following the Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Christchurch Earthquake in 2011 and a field study of 2009 Black Saturday bushfire-affected communities in Victoria, Australia. Key social factors found to be significant to the success of shipping container temporary housing projects relate to flexibility in ownership, reuse and siting arrangement, in addition to robust pre-disaster planning by authorities, taking into account the varying characteristics of different types of disasters.