Container Home Insulation

Energy Analysis of Standardized Shipping Containers for Housing

Energy Analysis of Standardized Shipping Containers for HousingAuthors: Fariña Elena Arce , Panait Mirela, Lago-Cabo José María , Raquel Fernández-González Abstract Shipping containers that remain in ports after exporting or importing products cause an environmental and logistical problem. Transporting them to the port of origin is costly; therefore, some of them are stored in the regions of destination. Recycling or reusing them in an efficient and sustainable way represents a… Read More »Energy Analysis of Standardized Shipping Containers for Housing

Stay Cool in a Box: Container Home Insulation for Hot and Humid Climates

Stay Cool in a Box: Container Home Insulation for Warm and Humid Climates

Before you commit to your dream container home, it’s essential to plan for container home insulation and climate control from the start. Steel containers absorb heat quickly, and without the right materials and techniques, your home could feel more like an oven than a retreat. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best ways to insulate your container home so it stays cool, energy-efficient, and comfortable—even in the harshest… Read More »Stay Cool in a Box: Container Home Insulation for Warm and Humid Climates

Assessing the thermal performance of upcycled shipping container as a sustainable building material in a Warm humid climate

K Oviya et al 2023 Abstract. The current trends in the construction sector are responsible for majority of the CO2 emissions in India. The sustainable methods to reduce the CO2 emissions should include not just recycling but also upcycling the materials, for instance – shipping containers. Despite the industry’s best efforts to minimize waste generation, millions of shipping containers end up as scrap materials, every year. This phenomenon can be… Read More »Assessing the thermal performance of upcycled shipping container as a sustainable building material in a Warm humid climate