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Container Project Collect Info-2
Container Project Collect Info-2
Carlisle
Architecture
29 April 2020
Collect Info
Try This
● Start the project by analyzing what you already know about container architecture and
Container housing is an alternate housing choice that has many advantages, but also some
disadvantages. The containers are easily shipped and can be easily stacked and combined,
in order to build a larger house. However, as these are shipping containers, and not meant
for human habitation, they are not good in places with certain weather variations, as they
don’t have insulation, and since the use of steel is not common in residential structures,
getting the building permits might be difficult. In addition, the container may have had
cargo spillages, been treated with insecticides, been damaged, or have paint and sealants
● Make a list of the features you want this home to have. What is important? Remember,
you only have up to 4 containers. Is living space most important, or the number and size
of bedrooms?
I want this home to have a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. I think the
living space is the most important because a larger living space with smaller bedrooms
could make the home look larger. Also, I don’t think there will be that many people
living in the home since the containers are pretty small, so there won’t be a need for a lot
of bedrooms or bathrooms.
● Consider the size of your site. There may only be a certain way the shipping containers
can fit on the site, so try a few different combinations of the containers, including putting
them in multiple levels. You can use the same lot we were planning to use for your
“small lots big ideas” project. Information is on class web site. If you are using the lot
from this project, include all information that you previously gather about the site.
This site is 17 feet across, with a depth of 100 feet, and the lot is approximately 1,665
113 west 136th street. The containers would probably fit with two on ground level, and
https://www.archdaily.com/440170/low-cost-house-jya-rchitects/
These architects connected the house to the outdoors to make it larger, which I found
interesting.
Think About
● How many people will be living in this home? What are their ages and genders? What do
they do? How much space does each person need? What kinds of living spaces will this
I think that at most, a family of 6 could live in this home, since it will be a single family
home. They could be of any gender, and adults with young kids or teens would probably
live in this home. Each person needs a good amount of space, since the home will be
about 1,280 square feet. This family would need a living room, kitchen, bedrooms,
bathrooms, and a backyard. This home would probably have two to three bedrooms, and
● Where is the site for this container house? What makes this site unique? Is it narrow?
Square? This will dictate how you can configure multiple containers.
This site is in Manhattan, New York, at 113 West 136th Street. This site is unique
because it is very narrow, but also very long, so it has a good amount of space to fit the
containers very well, with room for a backyard. The site is also unique because it is
surrounded by brownstones, so a small home without a lot of floors could fit the area.
● What necessities will you need to add to make this space livable? For example, you will
Plumbing, electricity, and insulation are definitely needed, but also a foundation, air
conditioning, heating, and hot water is needed. In addition, a roof, windows, a door,
floors, and paint are needed. The containers should also be abrasive blasted and removed