Comments on: Dominican Authorities Approve Container Cities For Haiti Housing Relief

By: Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:38:56 +0000

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By: Bathroom Renovations Brisbane

Bathroom Renovations Brisbane — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:12:23 +0000

As a bathroom renovator and in the building industry I have worked on several shipping containers turned into homes and are continually in awe of them. I tend to only do Bathroom Renovations in Brisbane but would love to eventually turn my business green making and selling these types of containers. Such a cheap and eco friendly building solution.... love it and thanks for sharing the info, there is not enough of it on the net

By: gregboan

gregboan — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:49:34 +0000

wouldnt the temperatures in these containers bake the residents?

By: russelldurant

russelldurant — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:32:05 +0000

This makes perfect sense; they have been using shipping containers in vancouver as housing for homeless people, so why not try something like this too? I'd love to see these used in more relief efforts around the world.

By: Jayprakash Shukla

Jayprakash Shukla — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:22:24 +0000

I would like to Export Container city houses to other third world countries, please contact me soon.

By: tfm

tfm — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:11:51 +0000

Yes they will be sturdy ehough but I would not build to high. What would be good is if a list was made up of furnature building materials and extr supplys then have cities sponsor houses or clinics. The containers would be shipped o the city then filled and shipped to hatie.

By: beatriz

beatriz — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:06:20 +0000

By the way, I referred to Chile in my earlier comment because the same container “solution” was suggested for Chile.

By: beatriz

beatriz — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:03:24 +0000

Chile has plenty of derelict containers, for instance those that were thrown around during the earthquake in Talcahuano (one of the main ports). Chile has also experience in seismic construction technology which is what assisted to save lives during the earthquake. Before coming up with solutions (such as the container designs), it would be important for the architectural community to learn about the realities of the countries in question–countries differ.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8543324.stm

By: bernie

bernie — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:20:10 +0000

Having made a few of these in So. FLorida, I have found the heat to be the biggest obstacle. I overcame most of it by using shade cloth, 83% blockage, It becomes a ‘hat’ over the units, held in place by telephone poles.

By: melbwatson

melbwatson — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:32:34 +0000

Interesting idea, but I also have reservations about how hot they’ll get, and whether Haitian residents will find the design convenient or attractive. Did any Haitians participate in the design process? Will Haitians be employed to manufacture and install the units? I used to live in the Dominican Republic, and the thought of living in a metal box with few windows and no shade from trees sounds almost unbearable in the hot Caribbean sun.

By: jenymar

jenymar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:08:48 +0000

containers may be fine near a port, but they had a great deal of trouble getting even small pickups through the streets after the earthquake. what is your plan for the uphill victims?

By: sager

sager — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:18:41 +0000

How will you manage your team as well as your team member

By: katiebee

katiebee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:25:07 +0000

I wonder just how hot they will get. They are made of metal, won’t they cook in the sun?

By: Christopher Tingus

Christopher Tingus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:01:14 +0000

We, too are offering a proven design, a 200 sq. ft. eco-friendly, earthquake resistant housing unit as a permanent solution with rain water retention system as well as solar. Inittially we will be shipping (75) housing units per each 40′ container, however planning focuses on having the housing manufactured locally.

christopher tingus

We are also well versed in offering portable water purification units as well as globally experienced in addressing substantial waste water project requirements as we work with authorities….

By: Christopher Tingus

Christopher Tingus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:56:35 +0000

We wish your group much success as folks desperatly require assistance.

We, too have a 200 sq. ft. eco-friendly housing unit with rain water retention system and solar as well as earthquake resistant and much more….Initially (75) units will be shipped in each 40′ container, however within a short time, such housing will be manufactured locally.

chris.tingus@gmail.com

By: cadgod101

cadgod101 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:00:28 +0000

I built one in Colorado and it survived a tornado they can be reinforced for earthquakes if necessary. After all they stack can stack them, loaded 5 high on rolling deck at sea.

By: attilaimre

attilaimre — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:29:07 +0000

I appreciade that, because i sell shipping containers to in my country. If it posbile, we can help to in this project.

Whit regards,
Attila imre.

By: SgS

SgS — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:53:28 +0000

Looks interesting enough but is it really feasible? I’m not convinced.

By: davidwayneosedach

davidwayneosedach — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:30:49 +0000

Excellent design! I hope they can get as many as possible up and rolling before the rainy season starts.

By: falch313

falch313 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:41:10 +0000

I have been hoping for something along the lines of shipping containers for Haiti. I do worry a bit about how earthquake proof they are if stacked though.