LIVING IN A BOX
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
LUCAS GRIFFIN
Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc.
WHAT IS A CONTAINER?
The Shipping Container Revolution was
started by Malcolm McLean, who, in 1956
changed the world by inventing the first
shipping container concept.
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There are now
approximately 20
million TEU in
service in the
shipping lines
today, with over 55
million TEU on the
planet.
MV Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller has the largest cargo capacity
of any ship yet constructed, and is the longest ship in service
worldwide as of 2013. She can carry 18,270 TEU.
A Busy Container Port - these units are all in service!
Basic Features of a Container
THE MATERIALS
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Most containers are now made of Corten Steel.
Corten Steel is an anti-corrosive blend of metals that
is 40% stronger than mild steel.
Superior bonding properties with paints and coatings
Corten steel is mold resistant.
Containers are adaptive to any type of insulation.
A 1 1/4" plywood floor made of teak or mahogany
hardwood.
WHY CONTAINERS?
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The strongest self-standing structure in the world.
Form of recycling - every shipping line and leasing
company can only use these containers for ten
years before recertification or resale.
Very quick build time as structure already exists.
Container buildings can fit on small properties,
unusable by traditional construction.
Lower building costs. 20-30% cheaper than
traditional construction. Approx $100/sq.ft.
MODIFYING CONTAINERS
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In Amsterdam and the UK, shipping containers have been
popular for student housing and apartments since 2005.
At about the same time in the US, people like Adam
Kalkin, Peter De Maria, and the Lo-Tek company in New
York began using the shipping container in contemporary
homes.
In mid 2006, David Cross of SG Block was featured by Bob
Vila and on many news programs because his company
built the first conventional looking container home for a
government project in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Jerusalem Orphanage
Adam Kalkin – Bunny Lane House Exterior
Adam Kalkin – Bunny Lane House Interior
12 Container House by Adam Kalkin
Redondo House by Peter DeMaria, California.
8 containers with traditional materials, in ground container pool
Amazing Brisbane property, made out of 31 shipping containers,
by experienced builder Todd Miller of Zeigler Build
Keetwonen Student Housing, Amsterdam
1,000 containers in 12 Five-Storey Buildings
Cite-a-Docks, Le Havre, France. A four-story building that
houses 100 apartments made of shipping containers.
Container City, London, UK
This fantastic development took just 8 days to install, and
cost around 2/3 that of a traditional building.
Clothing Store, San Francisco
Starbucks Drive-Thru, Seattle WA
Atira Women’s Resource Society, Vancouver, BC
Six 40ft containers divided into12 self contained units
Waldorf School, Costa Mesa, California
Acrylic Stucco Finish
Wood Siding with covered and open decks
Park Model with vinyl Siding with Hardie Plank Trim
KottageRV by Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc.
Luxurious KottageRV by Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
16 x 40 Container Office with Kitchen, HVAC system
20ft Washcar Container with toilets, sinks, showers
WHY CONTAINERS?
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Form of recycling.
Very strong structure.
Very quick build time.
Container buildings can fit anywhere.
Lower building costs.
Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc.
ANY QUESTIONS?
I HOPE YOU ARE INSPIRED!
LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO
BUILD SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES!
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