Use of Refurbished Shipping Containers for the Construction of Housing Buildings: Details for the Structural Project

Bernardo, Luís; Oliveira, Luiz António Pereira de; Nepomuceno, Miguel; Andrade, Jorge M. A.

doi:10.3846/13923730.2013.795185

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“…Achieving sustainability through the shipping container architecture (SCA) comes from "upcycling", which means obtaining a higher-quality product with few modifications [17]. The contribution of CBBs in sustainability is thus attributed to reusing and recycling, which reduce embodied energy, carbon footprints, steel waste, and harmful greenhouse gas emissions [1,3,4,18]. For example, waste produced onsite by CBB construction is 70% less than that produced by traditional counterparts [1].…”

Section: A Literature Review 1) the Green Aspect Of Cbb :Mixed Litermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Thermal Performance Assessment of Shipping Container Architecture in Hot and Humid Climates

Elrayies¹

2017

International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology

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The reuse of shipping containers (SCs) in architecture has grown in popularity worldwide. However, few studies have focused on the thermal performance of buildings constructed with the use of refurbished SCs in hot and humid climates. This paper intends to (1) present a foundation for the understanding of environmental issues related to container-based buildings (CBBs) and (2) assess the thermal performance of CBBs in Port Said, a hot and humid region. To meet those targets, this paper first highlights the literature concerning such construction systems to identify gaps in related research areas. Second, this paper presents a comparative analysis of six simulation models, including a conventional building as a base model, an uninsulated SC, and four externally insulated SCs with four different thermal insulation materials: rock wool, wool, closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF), and straw. The paper concludes that thermal insulation is irreplaceable in SCs reused as habitable spaces and that the most compatible thermal insulation for CBBs in the hot and humid climate of Port Said is ccSPF. Whereas straw performs more effectively than ccSPF as a cooler in the summer, it performs less effectively as a heater in the winter.

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Section: A Literature Review 1) the Green Aspect Of Cbb :Mixed Litermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Instead of ship empty containers back to Asia and Europe at considerable expense, manufacturing new containers is considered more economic. Once these containers have served their purpose, they are thus stored at seaports in large numbers before they are recycled as scrap or reused as spatial modules in architecture [1][2][3][4][5][6].…”

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Thermal Performance Assessment of Shipping Container Architecture in Hot and Humid Climates

Elrayies¹

2017

International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology

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“…The project uses the container as a structural resource. The employed module ensures high-structural performances, without introducing additional elements for the system stability (Bernardo et al 2013).…”

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Extra-Ordinary Solutions for Useful Smart Living

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Chesi

Pozzi

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The project 'cHOMgenius. PrototipeSystem and SharedProject. Soluzioni straordinarie per l'abitare intelligente' studies a modular constructional system and experiments with design solutions, examining constructive, structural and plant engineering techniques for OFF-GRID dwellings featuring home automation control and managed by digital tools with relevant verification and monitoring instruments, in a logic of complete disassembly, reuse and recycling according to the most recent European directive. This project, which includes as partners two Lombard companies together with the Politecnico di Milano, is supported by 20 national and international companies and by the UNI 'Ente Italiano di Normazione'. The OFF-GRID prototype consists of entirely 'clamping' technical-constructive solutions, digital management/energetic solutions, innovative maintainability solutions for seismic safety and economic sustainability, in relation to the high-energetic performance offered and the technical solutions adopted. cHOMgenius is a shipping container building totally placing itself within the circular economy, through the reuse of HC 20 and 40 containers made of corten steel as supporting structure of the dwelling. The approach to the theme of circular economy pursued is intrinsically linked to the 3Rs concept, understood as: (i) reduction of material in terms of quantity, embodied energy and time, resulting in a better use of products and giving them a multi-functionality character; (ii) recycling of products and materials through the use of dry technologies, offering the option to use decoupling materials in order to avoid not only dismantling costs, often uneconomical, but also to avoid polluting industrial cycles due to recycling; (iii) reuse/reapplication, seen as the most evident plus of the circular chain as it is considered synonymous with the increase of products' life.

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“…Amongst the most recent forms of modular housing gaining popularity in the construction industry is the application of shipping containers as building blocks. A number of research studies point to the potential of achieving affordable, energy efficient modular structures employing container-based structures (see for e.gs ;Slawik, et al 2010;Robinson et al 2011;Bernardo et al 2013;Lim et al 2013;and Ganiron and Almarwae 2014). The main focus of existing research is on ways to improve the thermal performance of container-based structures (Pena and Kurt 2012; Alemdag and Aydin 2015).…”

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Towards net zero energy modular housing: a case study

Hachem-Vermette

Dara

Kane³

2018

mocs

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The paper summarizes an investigation of the performance of container based housing units developed by Ladacor Ltd, and compares this performance to traditional housing constructed according to existing standards and codes. The results indicate that the case study housing system can reduce thermal loads (heating and cooling) by about 57% as compared to the same house designed according to the code. Implementing additional efficiency measures and solar design strategies such as increased south window size, suitable shading devices, thermal mass, and more airtight construction, leads to improved performance. This enhanced scenario can reduce the thermal load by 72% as compared to the code scenario and by about 35% as compared to the original case study system. Achieving a net-zero energy status can be reached by integrating photovoltaics on the south roof of the single-family housing designed with Ladacor roof, assuming energy efficient appliances, lighting and domestic hot water. The optimal case can reach a net positive energy status, with a PV system integrated on the south facing roof surface. Results from this investigation can serve in developing innovative design concepts and guidelines for the design of low cost, self-sufficient modular housing.

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Use of Refurbished Shipping Containers for the Construction of Housing Buildings: Details for the Structural Project

Cited by 24 publications

References 8 publications

Thermal Performance Assessment of Shipping Container Architecture in Hot and Humid Climates

Thermal Performance Assessment of Shipping Container Architecture in Hot and Humid Climates

Extra-Ordinary Solutions for Useful Smart Living

Towards net zero energy modular housing: a case study

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