How Folding Houses Differ from Modular and Container Houses?
2026-02-05 02:40:51
Folding Houses vs Modular & Container Houses (Concise Version)
Folding houses：Core is foldable structure (steel/Al frame + foldable panels), ultra-compact when folded (easy transport/storage), quick on-site assembly (hours), light load, small to medium space, low cost; suitable for temporary use (camps, disaster relief, pop-ups).
Modular houses：Made of prefabricated 3D modular units (factory-integrated with full fittings), transported as whole modules, assembled by splicing; high customization, solid structure, permanent/long-term use (residential, offices), larger space, higher cost.
Container houses：Repurposed shipping containers or custom steel container units, rigid steel structure, fire/impact resistant, quick conversion; industrial style, fixed size (easily extended by stacking/splicing), medium cost, for temporary/long-term use (construction camps, cafes, small offices).
Key differences：Folding houses prioritize portability/foldability (temporary, low-cost); modular houses focus on customization/structural integrity (permanent, high-end); container houses feature durability/industrial reusability (versatile, medium cost).
References
GB/T 7714:Pérez-Valcárcel J, Aragón J, Muñiz S, et al. Transportable temporary homes with folding roof[J]. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2024, 20(2): 337-357.
MLA:Pérez-Valcárcel, Juan, et al. "Transportable temporary homes with folding roof." Architectural Engineering and Design Management 20.2 (2024): 337-357.
APA:Pérez-Valcárcel, J., Aragón, J., Muñiz, S., Freire-Tellado, M., & Mosquera, E. (2024). Transportable temporary homes with folding roof. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(2), 337-357.
