1. Standard container houses
Standard container houses are the most common form of container houses for living. This type of house is usually composed of one or more 20-foot, 40-foot or other standard-sized containers, and can be used for living or office purposes. They have a certain amount of internal space, low cost and construction speed, and excellent durability and mobility, so they are widely used around the world3.
2. Detachable container houses
Detachable container houses are another common form of container houses for living. They are usually designed to be quickly assembled and disassembled. This type of house is suitable for places that need to be used temporarily, such as exhibitions, festivals, sports events, etc., and has the advantages of strong mobility and reusability3.
3. Extended container houses
Extended container houses are solutions provided when space is limited. This type of house is usually composed of multiple containers, which can be connected and moved to expand the space. They can increase or decrease the number of rooms as needed to adapt to different scenarios3.
4. Super luxury container houses
Super luxury container houses are the most expensive and luxurious type of container houses. This type of house is designed and decorated in a sophisticated style, and is usually equipped with the highest quality furniture, appliances and advanced technology. Super luxury container houses are usually used in high-end places such as high-end residences, hotels, villas, etc.3.
5. Bathroom container houses
Bathroom container houses are mainly used in places such as outdoor camping and outdoor rescue, and contain facilities such as bathrooms, showers, and toilets. They often use water-saving and energy-saving technologies to reduce interference and pollution to the environment3.
6. Green container houses
Green container houses are an environmentally friendly and sustainable form of container houses for living. This type of house uses renewable energy, environmentally friendly building materials and energy-saving technologies to reduce the impact on the environment. Green container houses usually have high thermal insulation and natural ventilation characteristics, providing more comfort and health for the living environment3.
7. Cultural and creative container houses
Cultural and creative container houses have attracted more and more attention in recent years and have become a new cultural development direction in the world. In these houses, containers are used to create their own unique space and atmosphere, forming a strong ornamental and experiential3.
The advantages of container houses for living include:
Easy and quick assembly: The container for living can be moved as a whole without disassembly, which can better maintain the integrity of the container product for living2.
Environmental protection and energy saving: factory manufacturing, prefabricated construction, no wet operation on site, short construction period, no long-term and destructive impact on the environment; the product appearance can be coordinated according to the on-site environment; at the same time, more than 95% of the materials can be recycled or reused, which is in line with the environmental protection concept of "circular economy"5.
Low cost: Compared with traditional buildings, the cost of living in containers is lower3.
Earthquake resistance: The steel structure frame is adopted, and the earthquake resistance is good5.
Good thermal insulation performance: The wall adopts fireproof and thermal insulation materials, which can effectively improve the safety and comfort of the product
