Container House Renovation Program

There are two well-known cases of container house renovation programs as follows:

1. Australia's 'Better Home and Garden' Program This program once followed up on a container house renovation project. The renovation period was only one to two weeks, and the total cost was less than 50,000 Australian dollars, demonstrating the fast and low-cost characteristics of container houses. The renovation process was carried out by three professional teams working together:

• Design Team: Led by Australian 'New Concept' architect Peter Colquhoun, responsible for overall planning, including spatial layout, functional zoning, and aesthetic design, ensuring that the container structure met both living needs and building codes.
• Construction Team: Adam Dovile, a skilled craftsman, was in charge of the specific renovation work, including container cutting, reinforcement, door and window installation, and internal partitions. He needed to address issues such as rust prevention and thermal insulation of metal materials and coordinate the laying of water and electricity lines.
• Gardening Team: After the renovation, gardening expert Jason Hodges took over the external landscape design, enhancing the comfort of the living environment through greening and hard paving, creating a harmonious transition between 'architecture and nature'. This case emphasized multidisciplinary collaboration and full-process transparency from design to delivery, making it suitable for viewers interested in the container house renovation process.

2. iQiyi Life Channel's Video 'Container Renovation: From Scrap Metal to a House' This video, released by creator Meizi Restoration on September 13, 2026, focuses on the transformation process of containers from scrap metal to livable spaces, highlighting the contrast effect of the renovation through before-and-after comparisons. The content may cover:

• Material Processing: Demonstrating the cutting and welding repair of rusted parts of the container, as well as the spraying process of anti-rust coatings on the surface to ensure structural safety.
• Spatial Reconstruction: Optimizing space utilization through internal partitions and floor construction, possibly involving techniques such as stair installation and high-ceiling design.
• Functional Upgrades: Introducing the filling of thermal insulation materials, the design of ventilation systems, and the concealed work of water and electricity lines to address the deficiencies of the original container structure in terms of living comfort. This video mainly focuses on practical content, making it suitable for DIY enthusiasts or renovators with limited budgets to learn specific technical details.

The above two cases provide references from the perspectives of process standardization and technical practicality respectively, and can be selected according to needs.