The realization of the need to adapt to eco-friendly and green principles in the present day world has given rise to a series of developments and inventions. Joining the club is the Container Cubed House, which has accommodated hi-tech renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy as a natural part of its being.
Essentially, this CO3 house has been designed by making use of three used 40’ ISO shipping containers. Shipping containers are made of heavy-gauge marine grade steel and are found in abundance on almost all ports across the US.
Advantage of using the steel derived from these containers is durability. These tough-nut containers are made in a way to be able to sustain the constant wear and tear they are subjected to on their life on the ship and while they are relocated by other means of transportation.
These extra thick containers, insulated with ceramic based spray were cut, melted and welded and were re-established as a highly durable, air-tight, strong structure in creating the Container Cubed House.
VAST pavers, a socially responsible replacement for all concrete paver bricks has been used at the driveway and at-grade patios. These are non-skid surface materials, having a 100% guarantee against cracks, are created out of composite masonry bricks and base and are fully self-recyclable.
The house receives hot water through a 100 gallon storage tank and an evacuated tube solar collector that have been placed on the roof. An in-floor heating system, inclusive of tubes that are enclosed in a polished concrete floor, also aids in heating, providing it to all areas of the house.
The house is kept cool with an Energy Recovery Ventilation system, which is a low-tech, open type, geothermal system. This system sucks the hot and heavy air from near the roof and locks its four to six feet underneath the earth. As the warm air cools and loses within the pipe on its journey towards the depth of the earth, it is re-pumped to the surface, thus causing the cooling effect. The remains generated within this process are collected in the reservoir. Of the remains, water is separated and made to flow in the gray-water systems.
The advantages of this system include conservation of electricity along with a secured breathing environment around the year.
High efficiency Energy Star appliances such as LED lightings make this home completely ‘green’ and safe for the earth. These lights have a capacity of 100,000 hours and are a savior when it comes to grid dependency.
Via: designbymany
