Slope Terrain Container House

A slope terrain container house is a type of housing that uses shipping containers as the main structure and is designed and constructed in accordance with the terrain characteristics. It is suitable for areas with uneven terrain and features durability, high space utilization, and customizable design.

Construction Method

When building a container house on a slope terrain, it is usually necessary to first pour a foundation composed of concrete, steel, and wood, and then fix the container on the foundation to ensure the stability of the house built on uneven terrain. For example, the container house in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, due to the uneven terrain, had a foundation poured on the ground and then the container was fixed. A single 20-foot shipping container was used to build a house for one person.

House Features

• Durability: Thanks to the durability of shipping containers, container houses can be used for at least over 20 years with maintenance.
• Space Utilization: The interior layout is compact, with high space utilization. For example, the container house in Puerto Rico includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and balcony. The kitchen is set in front of the bed and is equipped with a workbench, shelves, and household appliances such as a stove and refrigerator.
• Customizable Design: It can be customized according to needs. Some container houses have beautiful observation decks made of wood, surrounded by wooden railings, with wooden floors laid on the deck. Dining chairs, tables, and bathtubs are placed on the deck. Some houses emphasize the use of low-cost and low-maintenance materials in terms of color matching, making the building colors long-lasting and adding connotative value over time.

Application Scenarios

It is suitable for various scenarios, such as holiday village homestays, hotel RV holiday camps, and construction site dormitories. Some mountain hotels are composed of multiple containers and are built on the mountains according to the terrain. A courtyard is naturally formed between two blocks. The rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows, and the interior decoration is similar to that of a residence.