Images of 13-meter Container Houses
Currently, images of 13-meter container houses cannot be directly provided, but their common exterior appearances and structural features can be described in text, along with relevant case reference links.
Common Exterior Features of Container Houses
Container houses are typically modified from standard shipping containers. Common sizes are 20 feet (about 6.1 meters) or 40 feet (about 12.2 meters), and 13-meter containers may be custom-made or combined sizes. Their exteriors retain the original corrugated metal structure of the containers, but windows, doors, balconies, or decorative panels are added through cutting and welding. For example, a Danish man's residence, renovated from nine containers, retains the corrugated metal interior walls while introducing natural light through large windows; the "Quartz Cottage" in Cornwall, UK, features a blue container as the main body, paired with glass doors and windows and external spruce wood decorations.
Interior Structure and Functional Zoning
The interior of container houses can achieve flexible layouts through modular design. A single container is usually divided into a living area, sleeping area, and bathroom area, while multiple containers can be combined to form multi-story residences or public buildings. For example:
- Container Hotel in the Czech Republic: Stacked from 20-foot and 40-foot containers, it has guest rooms and bathrooms on the ground floor, with four rooms connected by a shared terrace on the upper floor. The interior uses birch plywood and custom furniture.
- Container Residence in a Jiangsu Town: The homeowner assembled containers on the original foundation, planning the interior as a living space with natural wood furniture, a separate bedroom, and a wet-dry separated bathroom, with air conditioning installed for comfort.
Renovation Styles and Material Choices
Container houses can be renovated in various styles, ranging from industrial to pastoral. Common renovations include:
- Exterior Decorations: Spray-painting with colorful coatings, wrapping with wood or stone panels, or adding green walls.
- Interior Decorations: Using eco-friendly materials such as bamboo fiber boards and reclaimed wood, paired with energy-efficient lighting and smart home systems.
- Structural Optimizations: Improving energy efficiency by adding insulation layers, double-glazed windows, or solar panels, such as in the Danish case where containers are lined with decorative series and designed with numerous windows.
Related Case Reference Links
For further details on design or visual references, check the images and cases in the following links:
