Design Drawings of Tank Container Houses

Currently, no complete design drawings specifically for tank container houses have been found, but design ideas for tank container houses can be expanded by referring to design cases of ordinary container houses.

Reference Design Cases of Ordinary Container Houses

• A 100-square-meter single-story mansion formed by joining two containers: In this case, two ordinary containers are joined to create a 100-square-meter single-story space. The internal functional areas are clearly divided, including a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom with a bathtub. This design idea has certain reference value for the design of tank container houses. Tank containers have a unique cylindrical shape. When joining them, it may be necessary to consider how to better utilize their spatial characteristics. For example, two tank containers can be joined horizontally, and their curved sides can be used to create unique rest areas or storage spaces, while other functional areas can be reasonably planned.
• A creative villa in Melbourne built by stacking three containers in a staggered manner: This case adopts the method of stacking three containers in a staggered manner and also incorporates characteristic elements such as high-strength glass walls at the front and back and a circular tree hole on the roof. For the design of tank container houses, the method of staggered stacking can also be considered. However, due to the special shape of tank containers, more attention should be paid to structural stability and safety during stacking. At the same time, the design of glass walls can be borrowed to increase indoor lighting and transparency. The characteristic design of the roof can also be innovated according to the characteristics of tank containers, such as setting up an observation deck on the roof.

Speculated Design Points for Tank Container Houses

• Space Utilization: The cylindrical shape of tank containers makes their internal space different from that of ordinary containers, requiring ingenious planning. Wall-niche storage spaces can be set up using their curved sides, or unique rest corners can be created.
• Structural Safety: Due to the differences in shape and weight distribution between tank containers and ordinary containers, when carrying out joining or stacking designs, it is necessary to ensure structural stability, and additional support structures may be required.
• Ventilation and Lighting: Reasonably set up windows and vents to ensure indoor air circulation and sufficient natural lighting, and avoid a poor indoor environment due to the enclosed nature of tank containers.