Simple Style Container House
The simple style container house typically focuses on practicality and basic functionality, enabling rapid construction through modular design and factory prefabrication. It is suitable for scenarios such as construction site dormitories and temporary offices, with a finish that can closely resemble that of ordinary houses but at a lower cost.
1. Basic Configuration and Functionality
The simple style container house aims to meet basic living or office needs and typically includes wall panels (such as PVC panels, metal panels, or fireproof panels), basic flooring (such as PVC flooring or composite flooring), and complete infrastructure including switches, sockets, and lighting fixtures. Some designs incorporate integrated bathroom or simple kitchen modules, but more often feature separate “dry and wet” spaces to avoid complex piping layouts. For example, Zhongye Zhichuang's simple style solution explicitly mentions “wall paneling and complete switch and socket installation,” directly addressing the practical needs of construction site dormitories.
2. Material and Process Selection
To control costs, the simple style predominantly uses standardized, easy-to-install materials. Walls are primarily constructed with light steel frames and panels, ensuring structural stability while facilitating factory prefabrication; flooring may omit wooden floors, opting instead for non-slip tiles or durable PVC; roofs typically remain unfinished, exposing the container's original corrugated metal structure, with only rust-proof coating applied. Additionally, doors and windows are made of broken bridge aluminum or ordinary aluminum alloy, balancing airtightness and cost, avoiding the system doors and windows used in high-end models.
3. Spatial Layout Optimization
The simple style enhances space utilization through modular combinations. For instance, a single container (20 feet or 40 feet) can be divided into resting, office, or storage areas, with functional switching achieved through foldable furniture (such as wall beds and folding tables); when multiple containers are joined, corridors or glass walkways connect them, forming “L-shaped” or “U-shaped” layouts to increase natural light and ventilation. Although Taiwan's Zhuo·House project is a custom design, its concept of “dividing public and private spaces with 40+20-foot specifications” is equally applicable to the spatial planning of simple style container houses.
4. Cost and Efficiency Advantages
The core advantages of the simple style lie in low cost and rapid deployment. Factory-prefabricated interior modules (such as wall panels, electrical circuits, and bathrooms) require only water and electricity connections on-site for occupancy, with construction periods shortened to just a few days; material selection prioritizes cost-effectiveness, with single-container costs ranging from several thousand to ten thousand yuan (e.g., cases on the 1688 platform showing 300-3000 yuan per container), significantly lower than traditional construction. Furthermore, modular design supports future functional upgrades (such as adding air conditioning units or solar panels), balancing initial investment with long-term usage needs.
