Field Container House Design Drawing Translation

Currently, there is no specific content directly provided for the design drawings of field container houses, but design ideas and key points can be offered by combining relevant cases and the characteristics of containers.

Overall Planning and Layout

• Combining Site and Requirements: First, consider the terrain, area, and usage requirements of the field. For example, a family of four in a small town in Jiangsu used containers to build a rural residence. They planned it on the existing foundation, which reduced the workload of land leveling. If the field area is large, multiple containers can be combined to create a house with more functional areas, such as living areas and leisure areas. If the area is limited, functions need to be streamlined, and space should be planned reasonably.
• Determining the Number and Size of Containers: Containers have a fixed width, and their lengths are optional. Common specifications include 20 feet (about 6.06 meters) and 40 feet (about 12.19 meters). The appropriate number and size can be selected and combined according to requirements. For example, a Danish guy used 9 containers to renovate a family residence, meeting his living needs through different numbers and arrangements.

Structural Renovation and Treatment

• Cutting and Removing Side Walls: To achieve specific spatial layouts and functional requirements, containers can be cut or have one or two side walls removed. For example, to create an open living and dining area, part of the side walls of adjacent containers can be removed to make the space more transparent.
• Sealing and Thermal Insulation Treatment: Containers are made of metal, which has strong thermal conductivity, so sealing and thermal insulation treatment are essential. Insulation layers can be added. For example, the container house of the owner in the small town in Jiangsu has an insulation layer, making it comfortable in both hot and cold conditions after installing an air conditioner. Common insulation materials include rock wool and polystyrene boards.

Appearance and Interior Decoration

• Appearance Decoration: Containers can be painted or clad in various ways to blend in with the rural environment. For example, a rural residence in South Korea was renovated using containers and decorated with wooden boards on the outside, which is both beautiful and thermally insulating. Colors that match the rural style can also be chosen for painting, such as green and brown.
• Interior Decoration: The interior walls and ceilings can retain the unique corrugated metal of the containers to add an industrial-style texture, or they can be flattened and then wallpapered or fitted with wall panels. The Danish guy's residence retained the unique corrugated metal of the containers and also laid decorations to create a unique living atmosphere.

Lighting and Ventilation Design

• Installing Large Windows: Design a large number of large windows to provide natural light, such as in the Danish guy's residence. Windows can be opened on the sides and ends of the containers, and they should be reasonably arranged according to the orientation and functional requirements of the house to ensure sufficient indoor lighting.
• Ventilation Design: In addition to natural ventilation through windows, ventilation equipment such as exhaust fans can also be considered to ensure indoor air circulation, especially in areas such as kitchens and bathrooms that are prone to odors and moisture.