Container house
The first building in Granada with international sustainability certification.
Container house
Client’s needs
- Self-construction:
- Sustainability:
- Hobbies:
- Shipping containers:
Environmentally and economically sustainable
- Social:
The project aligns with the client’s needs, improving the connection with the surroundings. It also reflects the philosophy and image of Luz Arquitectos,
- Ecological:
The construction aims to meet the international sustainability certification (BREEAM) requirements. It also demonstrates compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and European objectives.
- Economic:
The project ensures that the execution cost remains within the market price despite its ambitious nature, focusing on energy self-sufficiency for the residence. Overall, this project serves as an opportunity to showcase the viability and imminent nature of the path towards sustainability, while meeting social, ecological, and economic objectives.
Final result
These features contribute to sustainable and efficient construction, maximizing space utilization, and promoting a comfortable and eco-friendly living environment.
- 6m Containers: Repurposed shipping containers commonly used in construction for various purposes, offering cost savings and design flexibility.
- Slope-based Housing Location: Optimal placement of the house on sloped terrain, minimizing earthwork and maximizing usable construction area.
- Dual-Sided Entrances: Convenient access with a main entrance on one side and a secondary entrance on the other, utilizing both street-facing sides of the property.
- No Garages: No dedicated private parking spaces, allowing for more green space and eliminating associated costs.
- Terrace: Spacious rooftop terrace designed for daily use and relaxation.
- Two Levels: Efficient use of land with containers arranged in double height, creating an additional versatile space.
- External Insulation: Thermal insulation applied on the exterior walls of the containers, enhancing energy efficiency and interior space utilization.
- Interior Cladding: Insulated walls with plasterboard finishing, providing visual appeal, accommodating installations, and improving acoustic comfort.
- Exterior Finishing: Utilizing a Japanese charred wood technique for an attractive, durable, and eco-friendly facade.
- Windows: High-performance windows with thermal insulation and solar control, enhancing comfort, natural lighting, and energy efficiency.
- Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls: Construction of sturdy walls to address terrain variations and ensure structural stability.
- Accessible Terrace: Open and connected terrace design with safe and low-maintenance flooring, offering a comfortable outdoor space.
- Facilities: Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and cooling, reverse osmosis water system, photovoltaic panels for electricity generation, biodigester for kitchen biogas, and smart lighting control for energy efficiency and remote access.
