Two-Container Renovated House

The renovation of a house using two containers can be achieved in various ways, covering aspects such as structural design, functional layout, material selection, and environmental protection and energy efficiency. Here is a detailed introduction:

Structural Design

• Foundation Types: Pile foundations can be used, such as in the container house in San Jose, Costa Rica, where containers are elevated on piles without touching the ground, providing moisture and heat insulation. Alternatively, shallow foundations can be employed, like in the 'Floating House', which uses metal columns for support and a V-shaped support system to reduce concrete usage and foundation area.
• Space Expansion: To enlarge the interior space, containers can be placed apart with a gap in between. The gap can be filled with wooden planks for the floor structure, and the roof can be raised using wooden frames fixed on both sides, followed by completing the top gap framework, as demonstrated by a couple who built a villa using two scrapped containers.

Functional Layout

• Casa Container designed by Brazilian architect Marilia Pellegrini: Two 12-meter-long containers are used, one for the living and dining room and the other for a bedroom with a private bathroom, with an additional courtyard outside.
• Container House in San Jose, Costa Rica: After splicing two containers, the living room, dining room, and kitchen are connected, along with two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Material Selection

• Exterior Materials: Hard, UV-resistant, and heat-resistant materials can be used, such as the white Dekton corrugated metal structure covering and renovating the exterior of Casa Container, which is made of quartz, porcelain, and glass.
• Interior Materials: Recycled wood from demolition can be primarily used for indoor walls and ceilings, as in the 'Floating House'; other materials can also be selected based on style preferences. Casa Container incorporates elements of new Chinese minimalist and Japanese styles.
• Window and Door Materials: Windows can feature a cross-style design and white Dekton shutters, as in Casa Container; large floor-to-ceiling windows and roof skylights can use triple-glazed windows for better insulation, as in the container house in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency

• Energy Utilization: Solar photovoltaic power generation systems can be installed on the roof to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity, as in the container house in San Jose, Costa Rica.
• Material Recycling: Recycled materials should be used as much as possible. In the 'Floating House', 80% of the materials are recycled, and 70% of the construction waste is reused.
• Other Energy-Saving Measures: Inner insulation layers should be installed on walls, roofs, and floors (excluding glass parts); roof greening and rainwater harvesting systems can also be implemented.