Does a Container House Come with a Bed?

Container houses do come with beds, but there are many issues with the bed specifications and living experience.

Bed Specifications

In the container houses used for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, single beds are provided, with a length of 195 centimeters and a width of 90 centimeters. For athletes in most events, this size is relatively small. Especially for taller athletes, such as those on the basketball and volleyball teams, their feet will hang in the air when lying down, which seriously affects their rest quality and is not conducive to muscle recovery.

Living Space and Bed Layout

The living space in container houses is rather cramped. Each unit consists of two households, with each household having two bedrooms and a living room, but the space is limited. In double-bed rooms, there is only a walkway between the two beds that is just wide enough for one person to stand, making the space extremely narrow. When athletes move around in the room, they don't even have enough space to squat down and open their suitcases, which brings great inconvenience to their daily lives. Moreover, the height of container houses is a major drawback. The internal height of a standard container is generally around two meters and forty centimeters, and after installing the ceiling and floor, the net height may be only about two meters and ten centimeters. For tall athletes, standing inside can make them feel oppressed, and they may be able to touch the ceiling with their hands raised, further reducing their activity space.

Overall Living Experience Affected by Beds

Due to the unreasonable bed specifications and the cramped living space, athletes have a poor overall living experience. The sound insulation is extremely poor, and they have to wear earplugs to sleep at night. The air conditioning is insufficient, with only one air conditioner in each container house. The organizing committee even suggests that athletes open the door to cool the room before going to bed and then close it. In addition, during heavy rainfall, some container camps have encountered dangerous situations, such as waterlogging and house leakage, which also pose a threat to the athletes' living safety.