Is the Latest Container House Leaking?

The latest container houses are experiencing leakage issues. During the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the container-style temporary accommodation area at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf encountered relatively serious leakage problems, with the following specific manifestations:

Leakage in the sink and toilet areas

A video released by Korean basketball player Byun Jun-hyung clearly shows the leakage situation in the sink and toilet areas inside the container house. There is a leak in the pipe below the sink, with water flowing along the cabinet to the floor, causing water accumulation at the entrance of the toilet. This kind of leakage not only affects the normal use by athletes but may also cause damage to the facilities inside the house. At the same time, it brings inconvenience and safety hazards to the occupants. For example, the accumulated water may make the floor slippery, increasing the risk of people slipping and getting injured.

Leakage at the top seams

When Nagoya experienced heavy rainfall on September 8, rainwater poured in through the top seams of some container dormitories. This indicates that there are problems with the top sealing of the container houses. When facing bad weather, they cannot effectively block the intrusion of rainwater. After the rainwater pours in from the top, it forms a water flow inside the house, turning the aisles into small streams and seriously affecting the normal use and living environment of the house.

Leakage situations reflected on social media

There are also videos of leakage shot by athletes on social media, further confirming the prevalence of leakage problems in container houses. Some videos show that the sink in the container house is spewing water, and the accumulated water on the floor can even cover the ankles. These situations suggest that there may also be defects in the drainage system of the container houses, which cannot discharge the accumulated water in a timely manner, leading to more serious water accumulation.

As a new type of building form, container houses have advantages such as fast construction speed and strong mobility. However, their waterproof performance may still need further improvement and refinement. During the design and construction process, more attention should be paid to the sealing of the house and the design of the drainage system to improve its waterproof ability and avoid similar leakage problems.