Differences in Types of Container Houses

Container houses can be differentiated from multiple dimensions such as structural source, forming process, spatial combination form, functional use, material, and mobility. Details are as follows:

1. By Structural Source and Construction Method

• Custom Fixed Box Modules: Newly built according to ISO modulus, some use thinned plates or material substitutions, corner fittings can be non-standard arranged, with a high degree of factory automation, suitable for scenarios requiring high structural stability.
• Variable Box Modules: Wall panels can be flipped, drawn out, or rotated (e.g., expandable shops, display boxes), generally used as single layers independently, with high flexibility, suitable for scenarios requiring rapid space adjustment.
• Integrally Welded (Dry Box Type): Strong overall structural integrity and deformation resistance, but high transportation and installation costs.
• Light Steel Keel Type: Uses cold-formed thin-walled light steel keels as the load-bearing structure, with insulation materials filled in the walls, allowing flexible customization of appearance and layout, suitable for self-built houses, homestays, etc.
• Plug-in, Foldable, Fixed Types: Plug-in types are easy to install, foldable types are convenient for transportation, and fixed types offer stable structures, suitable for different transportation and installation needs.

2. By Spatial Combination Form

• Single Box on Ground: Suitable for small-scale scenarios such as kiosks, sentry boxes, and temporary dormitories.
• Horizontal Box Assembly: Horizontally connected to create conference rooms, exhibition halls, and homestay lobbies, suitable for scenarios requiring large spaces.
• Vertical Box Stacking: Can build 6-story dormitories and hotels, relying on corner fittings for vertical load transfer, suitable for high-density housing needs.
• Staggered/Cantilevered/L-shaped/U-shaped Enclosures: Used for trendy homestays, cafes, etc. Cantilevered structures require diagonal bracing and no holes in the cantilevered section, suitable for personalized architectural needs.

3. By Functional Use

• Accommodation Type: Such as construction site dormitories and temporary residences, emphasizing comfort and practicality.
• Office Type: Such as temporary offices and conference rooms, focusing on spatial layout and functionality.
• Commercial Services: Such as pop-up shops and exhibition booths, requiring rapid adjustment of internal layout.
• Bathroom Type: Such as temporary restrooms, emphasizing airtightness and waterproofing.
• Special Types: Such as medical boxes, equipment boxes, laboratory boxes, explosion-proof/refrigerated boxes, designed for special needs.

4. By Material and Mobility

• Material: Steel is the most commonly used, aluminum alloy is light but expensive, and composite sandwich panel boxes offer good thermal insulation.
• Mobility: Fixed types require lifting, towable mobile types are flexible, and foldable transfer types are convenient for transportation.