Charity Needs Shipping Containers

Charity Needs Shipping Containers

We need 20' or 40' shipping containers to convert to single unit houses for the Homeless, Elderly and those who can't qualify for a loan. I am going to try again to raise money to build a 20' demonstration container home as an example to show what a Container Home looks like.  Jesse Smith

One of my favorite Container Homes.

This is one of my favorites. 2 40'S

FALCON STRUCTURES

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Container Home/Grig Stamate

Container Home With Pool

Picture is blurred but would be a nice setup.

BIG SPRINGS, TEXAS

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This has really turned  out to  be a 
    wise idea. All the units are occupied 96% of the time.

INTERMODAL ASIA 1-3 APRIL 2014

Intermodal Asia 2014: Container Financing
The Intermodal Asia 2014 conference, entitled Container Financing: Options and Views From a Financier, will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Centre on April 1st to the 3rd, and will address the current economic situation

Multi-Level Shipping Container Offices: Stack and Combine

This is a very good blog about all the things you can do with shipping containers by Stephen Shang

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Multi-Level Shipping Container Offices: Stack and Combine

Posted by Stephen Shang on Wed, Jul 24, 2013 @ 03:32 PM

  

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Shipping containers come in lengths of up to 53 feet, meaning that relatively large offices and living spaces can be created within a single shipping container. However, for practicality in cost and shipping, the 40-foot length is what’s typically used.  When a larger office space is needed, you can create a shipping container office using stacked Conex boxes, creating a multi-level building that fits a great deal of office space into a compact area.
Multi-level shipping container offices can be equipped with numerous features to make communication and access between the various parts of the office effortless. For example, the office can be equipped with both interior and exterior stairways. This allows for travel between office spaces that mimics the functionality of traditional office buildings.
While Conex boxes can be stacked, they can also be joined to create wider office spaces. The choice will depend on your business needs. For example, if you are placing your shipping container office in an environment with limited surface area, or if you would like stricter partitions between each component of the office, a multi-story office may be best. On the other hand, if you have concerns about mobility or just prefer a single-level office, you need not sacrifice space or utility.
What Can a Conex Office Hold?
A shipping container office can hold all the amenities that a traditional office holds, while being portable and efficient. Examples include:

• HVAC systems to keep workers comfortable 
• Windows to improve lighting and ventilation
• Electricity to run copiers, computers, and other office essentials
• Security to ensure the safety and confidentiality of important files and equipment 
• Personnel doors for ease of access

In addition to these basic amenities, you can choose more advanced options to make your office more customized and homey if needed. For example, you might opt for a custom paint job either inside or outside of the container. Floors, lighting, and windows can all be adjusted to meet each individual company's needs, which tend to vary based on environment, budget, and personal preferences. You can choose specialized wall coverings or floor finishes, specialty shelving or cabinetry, even advanced security features.
When your office is built inside a shipping container, it can easily move from worksite to worksite, to accommodate your company's changing locations. In addition, a shipping container office can be a great investment for any small or mid-sized business.
If you are interested in using a shipping container office for your company, please click here for a quote from Falcon Containers.

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Modified Shipping Container - Your Next Interior Design Project Posted by Stephen Shang on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 @ 08:00 AM

 


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The use of a modified shipping container for your business’ operation has been decided.  The steel structure has the ideal exterior dimensions. The inherent strength of the corrugated steel combined with its overall stability and mobility has made it the perfect base structure for the extra space you need.
Now comes the interior layout and the placement of openings, personnel stations, electrical hook-up or bathroom facilities. Whatever the intended use of your conex box is, there are some Questions to consider to assist in the interior design of your 20 or 40 foot repurposed shipping container.
What Are You Using the Space for?

• Be aware of the dimensions of the interior space. While the exterior dimensions are standard, the addition of insulation, finished ceilings or ductwork reduces the maximum interior height and width.

• Consider the square footage of the interior space after the addition of modifications when determining the amount of items that can be contained inside a Falcon Utility Box.
• In the case of the Falcon Office Box, ideally 2 individuals to one 20-foot container and 4 to a 40-foot container is ideal if the space is used for a full 40-hour workweek.

• Are you in a client-facing business and is the office furniture you plan on using sized to accommodate this?
• Interior space planning through modeling is recommended for the placement of workstations and interior equipment.

How Often Will the Space Be Used?

• If the Utility or Office Box is used intermittently, consider the maintenance steps to insure ventilation is continuous and the interior space is cared for.
  • Using interior cooling and heating occasionally without continuous humidity control can create moisture build up.

How Much Heating and Cooling is Required?

• You have taken into consideration the use of the conex box and the amount of items or personnel that will be using it. It is important to consider the interior climate needs.

• If the interior space is broken up into rooms or workstations, it will be important to design airflow through duct work or wall placement to maintain uniform temperature.
• The Boxperts at Falcon Container will work with you to determine the correct amount of air conditioning combined with the insulation type to use to create a climate-controlled environment.
• Different HVAC units have different space requirements and energy source needs. Depending on your needs this will be taken into consideration.

What is the Climate Where the Conex Box Will Be Located?

• The exterior climate will be a factor when deciding on a few of the interior design elements of your repurposed shipping container.

• The exterior climate will help determine how much heating or cooling needs to be supplied to the interior structure.

• The elements of snow, wind and rain should be taken into consideration when considering floor insulation and interior ceiling finish outs.
• The use of a steel repurposed shipping container is ideal due to its exterior strength and water and wind resistant structure. The amount of snow, rain and ice will be factors in insulation, ceiling structure and opening protections.

Where Should We Position the Openings?

• The standard repurposed shipping container comes with cargo doors at one end. These doors swing open and hinge flat against the sidewalls.
  • These doors may or may not be used and can be disabled.
• Additional openings such as personnel doors and roll up doors should be positioned to accommodate the cargo doors if they are enabled for use.

• Personnel door placement will need to be reviewed.
• Door handles and exterior facades can add inches to the overall dimensions and should be taken into consideration.
• These structures are moved via forklift operation and additional dimensions can affect those supports.

There is a lot to consider when planning out the interior space for your conex box project. While we have touched on some key questions to consider at the onset of your next project, your business operation may have unique circumstances. You may not be aware of areas to consider in addition to the above questions when planning the interior space of your repurposed shipping container. The Boxperts here at Falcon Containers have a wealth of industry experience and have worked with a wide variety of businesses. Our staff is ready to assist you in your product selection and any additional interior design elements to create the ideal solution to simplify your business. Visit us at Falconcontainers.com  

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20' Storage/Cargo/Shipping Container (Beltway 8 & Hwy 59 North) $500

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Bright Cargo Container Casa in Chile By Preston

Bright Cargo Container Casa in Chile

By Preston | Topics: Container Design, Modern architecture | Comments (1)

This bright orange home was made with two 40-foot and three 20-foot shipping containers in Santiago, Chile.  Due to our publication of various shipping container homes, the architect, Rubén Rivera Peede, shared Liray House with Jetson Green recently, and you’ll find more vibrant photos and a floor plan below.

As background, the owners wanted an earthquake-resistant home at an affordable price, and Peede was able to deliver a design to suit those needs using the container units as the structure.  Proyecto ARQtainer built Liray House in three months for about $75,000 USD.

The three short containers have the living room and kitchen, while the two long containers have the bedrooms and bathrooms.  The home was raised off the ground and plumbing was placed in the crawl space.

Original container flooring was removed and replaced with hardwood flooring.  Existing container doors were used to structure the balconies.  The builder installed energy-efficient windows, insulated the walls and ceiling with spray-applied cellulose to avoid thermal and acoustic bridges, and then finished the interior with drywall.