Shipping Container Home – Overview
The shipping container home is a modern, modular dwelling that emphasizes sustainability, durability, and cost control. Built from high-quality steel components and engineered for rapid deployment, it delivers a compact but functional living space that can expand or be combined to suit changing needs—ideal for residential use, remote accommodation, disaster relief, workstations, or vacation homes.
Design
A clean, minimalist aesthetic blends with natural surroundings while modular layouts support future expansion. Configurations range from studio-style plans to multi-bedroom options, with interior zones for cooking, dining, living, and sleeping. Stacking and linking allow the creation of larger footprints or multi-unit compounds.
Materials & Construction
The structure uses marine-grade steel elements for strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life. Integrated ventilation, heating, and cooling provisions support year-round comfort. Openings use PVC or aluminum-framed glazing for light and cross-ventilation.
Energy Efficiency
The envelope is designed to leverage passive solar gains and shading. Optional solar panels can supplement grid power to lower operating costs and reduce reliance on external utilities.
Durability
Engineered to withstand demanding conditions—heavy rain, high winds, and seismic events—while maintaining structural integrity with proper maintenance over decades.
Cost-Effectiveness
Standardized modules, efficient logistics, and scalable layouts reduce total project cost. Start small and add space over time; deploy units for temporary or permanent use with minimal site disruption.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Overall Size | 5800mm (L) × 6300mm (W) × 2500mm (H) |
| Packing Size | 5800mm (L) × 2250mm (W) × 2500mm (H) |
| Frame Structure | 2.0mm–4.0mm cold-formed profile steel / square tube |
| Coating – Primer | Epoxy zinc-rich primer, two layers |
| Coating – Finish | Alkyd honed painting, white color |
| Roof | Bending steel plate |
| Ceiling | 50mm color steel sandwich panel (or carved metal insulation board) |
| Wall | 50mm color steel sandwich panel (or 75mm/10mm) |
| Flooring | 15mm fiber cement board + 2mm PVC floor (or 12mm/18mm/20mm CCA + 10mm composite wood) |
| Door | 50mm metal composite door (glass wool / phenolic foam board) |
| Window | PVC glass sliding window (4mm thickness glass) |
| Packing | Flat down packing |
| Temperature Range | (-45°℃) to 50℃ |
| Anti-seismic | Grade 8 |
| Wind Resistance | 100km/h |
| Floor Live Load | 2KN/m2 |
| Roof Live Load | 0.5KN/m2 |
| Life Span | More than 15 years |
Description
This container home targets cost-conscious, eco‑minded users. It is stackable, configurable, and expandable for temporary or semi‑permanent housing across varied sites. Multiple exterior styles and sizes are available; units can connect to form studios, pool rooms, or rental homes. Interior planning includes kitchen, dining, living, and bedroom areas for comfortable daily use.
Features
- High-quality galvanized steel plate structure and PVC windows.
- Clear functional zoning with multi‑purpose counter and efficient storage.
- Compact footprint for easier handling, relocation, and reduced site impact.
- Rapid setup; supports sustainable, repeatable use.
Layout Options
One bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom
Two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom
Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom
Three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom
Three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom (alternative)
Bathroom Fixtures
Applications
- Residential living (primary or auxiliary dwelling).
- Temporary or remote accommodation for sites and projects.
- Rental units, studios, or guest suites.
- Disaster relief shelters and rapid-response housing.
Logistics & Installation (Key Info)
- Packing: Flat down packing for efficient transport.
- Deployment: Modules unfold on site; utilities connect via predefined points.
- Scalability: Stacking and linking enable phased expansion.
- Maintenance: Steel structure supports long service intervals with routine care.
