What configurations are included in the standard container house?

Standard container houses(based on 20ft/40ft standard shipping containers,the most common for general use)are factory-prefabricated with a complete basic system,balancing practicality,durability and immediate usability.Configurations are unified and modular,adaptable to basic living/working needs(construction site dorms,temporary offices,simple homestays,etc.),with clear divisions of structural,decoration,water&electricity,and auxiliary facilities as follows:

Core Structural&Exterior Configurations

Main frame:Galvanized steel structure(20ft/40ft standard),anti-corrosion epoxy/polyurethane paint spraying for the whole house,load-bearing capacity compliant with temporary building norms.

Base&floor:Raised 30cm concrete pier support(moisture-proof),cement fiber floor slab with anti-slip wear-resistant finish(or plywood for light use).

Doors&windows:Anti-theft steel security door(1 set),aluminum alloy sliding/casement windows(1-2 sets)with anti-mosquito screen nets,silicone sealant for all gaps(windproof and waterproof).

Roof:Flat steel roof with waterproof roll and heat-insulating cotton,edge flashing to prevent rain leakage.

Interior Decoration Configurations

Walls&ceiling:Fireproof gypsum board cladding(interior),filled with single-layer rock wool insulation(basic thermal/sound insulation),white latex paint finish(movable and easy to clean).

Electrical base layout:Concealed wire routing(PVC pipe protection),fire-resistant wire,multiple 5-hole power sockets(20ft:4-6 sets;40ft:8-10 sets),2-3 ceiling lights(LED energy-saving),1 air conditioner socket(16A dedicated).

Water&Sanitation Basic Configurations

Water supply system:PE water supply pipeline(concealed),single cold water tap(1 set),water inlet/outlet interfaces(reserved for hot water device installation).

Washroom(optional basic version):Dry-wet separated simple washroom(for residential/dorm use)with ceramic wash basin,squatting toilet,aluminum alloy shower room,and waterproof floor/wall tiles.

Sewage system:PVC sewage pipeline,anti-odor water seal,reserved interface for septic tank/municipal sewage connection.

Auxiliary&Safety Configurations

Ventilation&lighting:Natural ventilation via windows,1 exhaust fan(for closed spaces like washrooms/bedrooms).

Fire safety:Fire-retardant paint for steel frame key parts,2 fire extinguishers,smoke alarm(1 set),reserved fire escape space.

Other basics:Door locks,window latches,power distribution box(with leakage protection switch),independent circuit control.

Key Specification Differentiation

20ft standard container house(18-20㎡):Compact configuration,suitable for single/double living/office,1 door+1 window,basic water&electricity only(or simple washroom).

40ft standard container house(38-40㎡):Expanded layout,suitable for multi-person dorms/small offices,1 door+2 windows,complete basic washroom,more sockets and lighting.

All standard configurations are modular and upgradeable—buyers can add high-performance insulation,solar water heaters,wooden cladding,balconies,etc.,based on actual scenarios(rural homestays,high-cold area use,etc.).

References

GB/T 7714:Pinilla-Melo J, Aira-Zunzunegui J R, La Ferla G, et al. Design of a Shipping Container-Based Home: Structural, Thermal, and Acoustic Conditioning[J]. Buildings, 2025, 15(17): 3127.

MLA:Pinilla-Melo, Javier, et al. "Design of a Shipping Container-Based Home: Structural, Thermal, and Acoustic Conditioning." Buildings 15.17 (2025): 3127.

APA:Pinilla-Melo, J., Aira-Zunzunegui, J. R., La Ferla, G., de la Prida, D., & Navacerrada, M. Á. (2025). Design of a Shipping Container-Based Home: Structural, Thermal, and Acoustic Conditioning. Buildings, 15(17), 3127.