CONTAINER HOUSES

CONTAINER HOUSES

NITYA DURVE , YASHI JAIN , AR. MONIKA SARAF, AR. RUPALI GAWDE

IPS ACADEMY

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDORE

ABSTRACT

The concept of reusing and recycling materials has long been recognized as an important value in sustainable design and architecture. From reusing stone, wood, and marble columns in historical buildings to the more recent reuse of paper and steel shipping containers, there have been various attempts to explore the possibilities and opportunities of creating functional spaces while reducing waste and environmental impact.

One specific example of this trend is container architecture, which repurposes shipping containers that would otherwise be left unused or require costly and energy-intensive recycling processes. Container architecture aims to create architectural spaces that can host different functions and human activities, both at the scale of individual buildings and on a larger scale that can help provide quick or temporary solutions for structurally stable and safe environments that are also environmentally friendly.

In this study, we will explore and analyze container architecture projects and case studies from various perspectives, including geometry, architecture, structure, finance, and the environment. While container architecture provides benefits such as speed of construction and lower costs, it also presents challenges such as limited interior space and the need for additional insulation and ventilation in certain climates and weather conditions.

Overall, container architecture is an intriguing and important development in sustainable design and architecture, and its continued evolution will likely contribute to more innovative and environmentally conscious building practices in the future