Disadvantages of Living in Container Houses
The disadvantages of living in container houses are mainly reflected in living space, living experience, safety, and commuting.
Limited living space: The interior space of container houses is relatively narrow, with narrow aisles that only allow sideways movement. The ceiling height is low, making tall athletes feel oppressed. The length of the bed is usually only 195 centimeters, making it difficult for athletes over two meters tall to stretch their legs while lying down.
Poor living experience: The sound insulation in container houses is extremely poor, necessitating the use of earplugs at night to sleep. Air conditioning is insufficient, with each container house typically having only one unit, making it stuffy and unbearable in hot and humid weather. Additionally, the drainage and waterproofing capabilities of container houses are also tested, and in extreme rainfall conditions, problems such as water leakage and ponding can easily occur, affecting the living environment.
Safety hazards: As temporary structures, container houses pose certain fire safety risks. If the filling materials do not meet fire safety standards or if heat and fire sources are not properly managed during use, fires can easily break out. Moreover, container houses need to maintain a certain safety distance from each other to prevent the spread of fires, but this requirement may be difficult to fully meet in actual placement.
Inconvenient commuting: Since container houses are usually located in areas far from competition venues, athletes need to take shuttle buses for long commutes, with some even taking one and a half to two hours to reach the competition venues. This not only consumes additional physical energy from the athletes but also affects their rest and preparation for competitions.
