Simple Container House Design

The design of simple container houses requires comprehensive consideration of aspects such as structure, functionality, installation, and decoration. Here are the specific design points:

Structural Design

• Specification Selection: Common specifications include 20-foot and 40-foot standard containers, which can be used individually or combined based on needs. For example, combining two containers can create a single-story house of about 100 square meters, including functional areas such as a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
• Structural Types: There are two types: welded integral containers and bolt-connected modular containers. Welded containers are formed by factory welding, with a direct load path and strong resistance to deformation, suitable for frequent lifting and moving. Modular containers use standard panels connected by bolts, with multiple load-bearing nodes. When purchasing, check the steel wall thickness of the columns and bottom beams, commonly ranging from 1.5 mm to 3 mm. Thicker walls provide greater load redundancy but also increase self-weight.
• Expansion Design: Side or end expansion modules can be added to the container, increasing usable area by 30%-50% when expanded, suitable for long-term on-site office use with higher space comfort requirements.

Functional Design

• Spatial Layout: Reasonably divide areas based on usage scenarios and the number of people. For example, office scenarios can have independent workstations, small meeting tables, and multiple storage spaces; living scenarios can include a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
• Facility Allocation: Equip corresponding facilities based on functional needs. For example, office scenarios require office desks, chairs, and file cabinets; living scenarios need beds, wardrobes, kitchenware, and bathroom fixtures.

Installation Design

• Ground Preparation: Clear the ground of loose soil and debris, compact the original soil layer to provide a uniform load-bearing foundation for the container house, preventing uneven settlement caused by local pressure, which can lead to door and window deformation and wall cracks.
• Installation Methods: Can be installed by integral lifting or on-site assembly. Integral lifting is fast but requires professional lifting equipment; on-site assembly offers high flexibility but takes longer.

Decoration Design

• Wall Materials: Choose materials such as wall panels or wood-grain finishes to meet different scenario needs. For example, a simple style is suitable for construction site dormitories, while a high-end homestay style can include ceiling decorations and wooden floors.
• Door and Window Design: Use large glass doors and windows to increase indoor lighting and views. For example, install large floor-to-ceiling windows and roof skylights, and choose triple-glazed windows, which provide better insulation than brick walls, keeping the house warm in winter and cool in summer.
• Simultaneous Interior and Exterior Customization: Most interior decoration work is completed in the factory, reducing on-site construction. Customers can select wall materials, floor styles, and lighting fixtures. After delivery to the site, simple water and electricity connections allow immediate occupancy for office use.