Slater the Engineer, Oliver Austria the Architect & Elle Uy the Interior Decorator. I stan these professionals giving us essential infos about houses 🙌🏻💕
It's mobile, extremely strong and long-lasting. It's essentially fire-proof, earthquake-proof, hurricane-proof, termite-proof etc.. Partially-buried or underground designs can provide for excellent climate-control. These can be easily-stacked and expanded upon and will last much, much longer than a traditional build. The reason that these are not so commonly-used is because the idea is still relatively new and such homes may not be attractive to everyone, especially as most people are not educated to the full benefits that they can offer. Designs for container homes can be extremely modern and luxurious. You can spend just as much for a container home as you can for a traditional home, but unless buyers can understand the added value that it can offer, most will likely opt for something more traditional, especially as contractors and those that specialize in container builds may be difficult to find locally.
Building code and permitting are a significant barrier to these ever becoming mainstream. Toss in the fact the decking is sprayed with toxic chemicals to mitigate termites or residual existing pests it must be reflected.
@@Cerberus984 The container itself should not present many obstacles in terms of code requirements, as most are using traditional framing for the interior anyway. Foundation requirements may vary, but that may not be avoidable regardless. In terms of toxic chemicals being used, that is a matter of choice. Keeping the original flooring is a choice. Using different materials is a choice. The container itself is just a structural component/shell and should not replace the usual must-haves. That being said, there is some truth to harmful residuals in terms of buying a used container, as you do not know what has been shipped inside of the container in most cases. Perhaps sand-blasting and other methods can mitigate this issue, but I am no expert.
Sometimes the cost doesn't matter. I would rather build a 150,000 dollar container home with my own 2 hands and live in it than pay 150,000 for a home not made the way I want it. By building it yourself you know everything about your home which makes repair much easier.
I don't see the logic here? You can't exactly make a container home the way you want it, as your confined to the box shape and limited space. A conventional home typically has more shape, and is generally larger than these options. And on top of all that, you can still make just as many custom changes to a normal home. No one is stopping you from adding or removing walls in a standard house, or even adding additions. So I don't know how you came to that point. A 150,00 standard home has way more options than a container home. I have no clue how you arrived that it's the other way around. And Sure you can put two containers side by side, knock out the connecting walls, and make a double wide for more space, but at that point, does it really pay to use containers, when you're make such massive changes to them? You're better off building from scratch, and fully designing rooms for actual purpose rather than little hallway module rooms that require massive work to make them livable.
For people who love watching Tiny House videos from other countries (myself included), take note that they have a different climate, different weather conditions and different seismic activity than here in the Philippines. What can be done on their homes may not be as applicable and as practical here. Each country's building code is tailored to address conditions present in that specific country. To better get the best out of your investment, consult a team of Filipino professionals (Architect, Civil/Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Master Plumber, etc.) trained to address your needs as a client. 👌 Great video as always Engr. Slater! 🙌
LOL. I can imagine what is Kriz facial reaction when u had to point out the panels twice so she'll face the cam on that direction. I Love the support you give to each other. Great work SKY fam 👍
There's a container house here near and at first I thought it was just dumped there and after about one or about two years, they're now finishing it as a beautiful house
Thanks for this insight, I've been considering a container house and even sketched a plan for one but really building from scratch is the best option. Btw, I love your home design especially the kitchen.
As a student in online classes, local RUclipsrs like you really help us and our countrymen how important it is to be knowledgeable about our built environment. Your wife is so supportive and you guys are really a team of two. Kudos ❤️
I think the main appeal highlighted in reality shows and media of the dream container van home is the versatility, the concept of a movable tiny house as well as the concept of recycling/upcycling the van itself for home building. I wish those shows would give more insight to the pros & cons. It's always good to be well informed, Great video! :)
I was very fascinated with this concept mainly because of the Tiny House Nation series so I've been curious about this for a while! Very informative. Thank you 😊
Our science classroom when I was in middle school is a container classroom and it's place in the middle of a field it's so hot and not ventilated well, Thank God we survived that year
Finally, I saw a deep, technical and honest evaluation of container van homes/structures. Many will benefit from this video as you’ve allowed us to “experience” what it’s really like to be inside a yet unimproved or bare container. You’ve also given information generously. RUclips videos should be as helpful as they are entertaining, especially those who by their titles claim to offer information, know-hows, answers and the like. From another engineer YT creator, well done and keep at it.
thanks slater for this content, it gives me realization and open thoughts about container van homes, as I already set it on my mind hopefully by 2021 😉
I currently live in a container house here in La Union and we live 500m away from the beach. Our home is not traditionally built and designed. I think if you're thinking of building a traditional house using a container it will definitely not work. Our container house (3 20ft containers in a U shape ) sits under a anahaw roofing hence it's cool. There are a few establishments here in LU that uses containers, check it out. I feel that it's still an option given that you are open to out of the box ideas. It's definitely not for city life.
Container houses near the beach are good option bec they are already made to resist rusting against sea salt sprays. Also, when 1 wants to live in a container house, it should be located not in open area since it will not be protected from the heat of the sun. Slater forgot to mention that it gets cold at night since metal can easily adapt to changes in temperature outside. At night, a structure made of metal feels colder than a structure with concrete roofing and walls. Concrete can take more time to adjust to outside temperature than metal. 1 reason I do not like container houses is the chemicals they emit.
@@DD-vv5ws i watched 1 video of an engineer (she is indian but I forgot her name so I could credit her properly) wherein she cited the pros and cons of container homes. 1 suggestion she had was if you are going to do a container home, it’s best to buy a newly manufactured one rather than buying the old ones. Slater actually mentioned some of the reasons why, mainly, that we won’t be able to know what the container was carrying in its entire lifetime. We won’t know if there were wastes (worse if radioactive wastes) and it is harmful. And I think the 85k he mentioned here is for unused units. So maybe new ones would cost a 100k or more. 🤷🏻♀️
Using shipping containers for renting out storage space is a great idea ! Thanks for pointing out the truth, and all the details. Too many people make it sound like you can just plop a container anywhere you please, spend a few dollars, and voilà, you have a nice affordable home, and with the record high inflation these days, it has truly become out of reach for most people !
Thanks this was an eye opener on the pros and cons plus the feasibility of wether its worth going for a container home or build a low budget concrete house. For me, having seen your video and the cost involved with a container made me rule out the container for a more versatile concrete built house. Much appreciated
Thank you for the informative video, sir! I think the only topic that’s missing is how container homes or tiny homes in general were considered to help the environment. Not just having to recycle these huge chunks of metals instead of piling them to wastelands, the philosophy extends to having as little waste footprint as possible. Having smaller space will mean that we will be leaving more space for the environment especially when we are not around anymore. These container vans can be relocated, and therefore possibly portable enough for moving and i guess that’s where the efficiency comes from. You don’t also need a huge space and therefore there is no need to own a larger land as you can park it in other people’s backyards as well. Nevertheless, I agree that it’s not the cheapest option, but there is no doubt that it is more environmentally friendly especially when off-the-grid solar panels and water systems are integrated. I also agree that it needs a lot of thought and people needs to know what they really want before proceeding to decisions. Nevertheless, I was, and will always be a big fan, sir Slater!
It's cool to know deeper the type of "housing hacks" is still a lot of expenses and and even I'm still an engineering student it is a headstart for me to know those things because it may come in handy when the actual profession starts. Thank you Engineer Slater nakakainspire lalo mag aral at tapusin ko course ko 👌🔋
Good day slater. Your personality reflects you're an honest person and lucky are the people who can hire you as an engineer in making their house. Nowadays its hard to find someone like you. Your vlog is enlightening. Do you help middle class people for simple house extension? Where is construction office?
I'm interested in the pre-fabricated panels. Can you do another video focusing on the pros and cons of having a house built using pre-fabricated panels? Thanks. Just subscribed.
So I don't know about a primary house for living in, but I do like the idea of using them to build a farm house/hunting cabin or even a guest house on a large chunk of land. I also just like the idea of repurposing something and having to think outside the box (no pun intended) on how to construct the building given the size of the containers. Just a really cool concept.
There's also the additional expense of the transportation and placement of the container van unto the site (most likely via a crane). And not all site locations can really allow big equipment
More! More vlogs like this! I remember going to a small city park in Seoul which had a caravan of these containers that were converted into bookstores. They were all beautifully designed and were specialized. One featured children’s books that focused solely on nature. Outside, there were benches set in a pretty landscape. Could you please do a vlog on windows, expounding on subtopics such as whether paying the price of 3 pane glass vs 2 pane glass is worth it, jalousies, UV treatments, options for non-end unit condos such as clerestory windows to solve the problem of lack of natural light?
I'm an Industrial Engineer graduate but these kind of stuffs really excites me to learn more 😂 Especially of how he delivers informations for beginners in construction and made them to get into it or to draw them in, like me! 😂 Great video and subscribed! 😁
Japanese house are made of wooden joint the execution is different from civil engineering work they never use cement rebar and hallow blocks, that's why the japanese house never adapt in other country because is very difficult to make
Another disadvantage is you also need to spend for the heavy equipment to be used in mobilizing your container van and its really a challenge to mobilize them if you have a limited lot area.
Aaahhh this is what i've been waiting for! Because recently i've been watching tiny houses here in youtube too. Thankyou for making thid video love it💕
Back in archi school, using containers as the structure was really popular. It's good to know about the real cost of it. My fav project with containers is the shopping arcade in Christchurch they built after the 2011 earthquake.
One thing I appreciate about your content and Acht Austria's is that you guys generally instinctively/intuitively answer the question I have in mind as watch your videos... In a language illustrating it a manner easy for me to digest. :-)
It is great that someone pointing out this thing about container home (since people trying lots of DIY w/o realizing the cons) and speaking of affordable and easy built home would you try to react on Cubo modular if its can be lived for long term? I think it is great opportunity for those people who want to save and build a home.
We've always thought about making apartments made out of container vans. Thank you for this video! It's honestly hard to find good information since it's not very common here in CdO City.
Architect here. I commend that you mentioned one of the most important information with regards to building with convans: where does it came from and what was stored in there. Usually, the ones selling it should have a document/paper trail that contains information about the convan. As a designer, safety always comes first. Ive seen a lot of people selling this on really cheap prices and its very risky. Any kind of metal decking, if not properly waterproofed, is prone to leaking. And me personally, not a fan of prefab if its for a house. Anyway, good content! For all those who will be reading this, always hire a professional and don't give in to DIYS. Every mistake made in building your house will cost you a fortune.
Shipping containers have potential. It's sturdy enough and simple. People probably need to wait for Architects to propose treatments on how they can make it livable before investors bite into it 😆
If quarrying sites slow downs or quarrying sites got to be taken down due to environment awareness. Container homes will be the next market on building homes. It doesnt use much concrete as the typical house does. Its way cheaper because you just have to renovate it. Plus its earthquake proof.
I still think container vans still have their cons, at the end of the day, what you will be getting is an oversized steel rectangle, you and your architect would have to brainstorm for a while on how your elaborate your house blueprint will be, like rearranging tetris blocks. I think it serves its purpose well by being a housing alternative for stay in field workers, or a temporary shelter for evacuees.
I doubt this. The cost of the container may be cheap but the transport and positioning needs special cranes and that cost a bit. Not to mention that you'll need to find extra solutions to insulate it both inside and outside. Outside against corrosion. Inside against heat. Just imagine sleeping inside a metal box which has been under the radiant sun dor an entire day. Air-conditioning just wouldnt be enough to cool it down to comfortable levels. You may think windows would cool it down and let air in and out but putting a large window will only make it worse, as glass would let heat inside but not out, just like a greenhouse. In conclusion: it would feel like living inside an oven.
I used to construct shipping container buildings on a military base for training purposes. The one thing I've never seen anyone address is the heat issue. They're hot Really hot Metal conducts heat It's a giant heat conductor Do not put a giant heat conductor in a place like the desert & expect it to be livable. I worked on a project that insulated the entire container in a layer of hay bales. It helped, but not as much as a regular house made of plaster, wood,rock wool & drywall. Moral of the story,if you're some place cool like Colorado or Alaska, container building are a great idea If you're just outside of Phoenix Arizona, only consider a container building as a giant solar oven..... Oh,& yes,all those container buildings I worked on DID have insulation. It didn't help. They were still miserably hot.
Planning to have my own container van house, you gave me good points on explaining about container van. Lahat naman ng mga constructions for building a houses has its own pros and cons, hindi mawawala yan. Para sa desidido talaga, yung expense hindi mawawala yan, it is just we need to find ways to lessen the cost but not compromising the quality of things that should to buy for a house. Heto yung gusto kong sinabi nya, 'Rusts but does not rot'. I want to dig deep more about container van.
For like me thinking of retirement and a place to hang out after routines going around town for what I do as a minister, container improvised homes are one of my options to take. And I thank you for giving us tips like these, actually. Yeah! I’ve been sold out already those RUclips features from abroad. And this, this is enlightening and now remains in my considerations is one thing and that is its earthquake-typhoon proof. God bless
Thank you sir Slater Young at my age I wanted to build a container home but with the explanation you did on this video, I just want to have a simple amacan house! Thank you for explaining the don'ts of owning this type of homes. It was my home for 8 years in the Middle East. 👏👏👏👍
The price of the container home is very much dependent on the location (temperature, humidity), regulations for insulation etc.. But you can generally build container homes much cheaper because of reduced plannig and construction time, less expensive materials etc. I've read loads of studies and wrote a paper on the matter as well.
Wala kong balak bumili ng house or magpagawa kasi wala pa kong pera but this is really helpful and actually inspire me to work hard para makabili ng sarili kong bahay😅
I mentioned this in a comment, but I'll say it again in order to help you avoid a disaster. I used to construct whole towns outta shipping containers on a military base. They were insulated, wired & everything. They were completely Unlivable due to being massive heat conductors. If you're planning on settling in some place like Alaska, they'll serve you well. If you're planning on living in a shipping container home any where south of Colorado (not including high elevation areas ) then give it a skip & use something else. Even when completely covered by hay bales,they're hotter then a traditional home. If you want a giant solar oven on your property thou...
@@kristinemarietan7158 yes . You can place them side by side and cut openings in the wall . Which weakens the structure ..and the openings need to be framed /reenforced . The roof can and should be covered by a second roof , it rusts out . They aren't cheaper to build with . Maybe quicker to set up the container on the foundation . The ones on the barge in the sun where unbearable to be in . Roofing over it helps that . Another added expense . Here now the price for containers have rising to make it impractical .
You answered every question I had not even thought about yet. You, were fast and to the point, which for me, is always a plus. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Best wishes and stay safe! (You should be paying your camera operator more money!).
bingeing your videos right now since i wasn't able to watch them the time you uploaded them. you're really so good at this!!! the informations you've shared made me realise we weren't taught everything in school haha
I've been living in a shipping container for 13 years. Our offices and clinic are also from container. It's very durable and we can move anytime anywhere.
Thanks for the info. Cost is indeed a primary consideration, but what about sustainability considerations? Cement production is one of the most environment-unfriendly processes around as far as I'm aware.
I like the idea of using this as a part of emergency response, especially the notion of it being mobile. I hope the govt could look into this and incorporate it to our emergency respose system if it found cost-effective.
Grabe ang galing mo mag explain and very detailed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hindi ka madamot mag share kahit small details lang Engr. God bless you more! 😊😊😊
Wow thank you for making this video. I was actually thinking of having a container house, but upon watching the video, I’ll maybe have to think twice or changed plan. Thanks Slater, nice work!
Thank you for the very informative content. Containers are also very popular as a mobile commercial shops or stores as I've seen in other countries. It is very versatile and can easily stack up or joined. The industrial look of it added to its appeal. But you are absolutely right about the cost.
Container homes makes sense into developed countries such as the USA, Australia, and New Zealand where housing prices goes more than 500k - 1m usd (20-50 million pesos). A full container set up costs them from 30k to 100k+ (1.5m-5m+) pesos. Ang laki ng savings nila. That's the reason why it is a very popular alternative of shelter. Container house done right is not cheap in Philippine setting. But it is a perfect solution against typhoons and earthquakes.
So all in all, the main advantages of these 'containers' are being quick-and-easy yet sturdy shells for temporal/emergency indoor place and its portability. But if for full residential purpose, these are not that economical as others may think. Thanks for the knowledge. This video also has some housing basics 101 on what are the fundamental considerations on building a house. Nice!
Just a clarification. Its actually 10Ft, 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 50ft, 53ft and duocon 10s. Then the height is 8 feet 6 inches for standard and 9 feet 6 inches for High Cube. Then the grades are New One Trip (IICL), Cargo worthy , Wind and Water tight (15 years or older) and AS IS. Then there are Open sides, Double doors, easy open doors, Open top, Stadium, reefers and generator Conex boxes. The floors are typically marine plywood or it may be different depending on what was requested.
I know a couple that have used 3 containers to build their home. But the biggest drawback I have seen is, they are doing it all by themselves. They have been working on it for the last 3 years. They now have 2 kids and they are just now putting in the kitchen and bath. They don't even have the bedrooms set up yet. They have been living out of a 5th wheel camper. They have put in solar panels plus a windmill. Built a shed for all the equipment for electrical parts and the plumbing and such. They put a rooftop on with a lot of windows for ventilation. They have built a large deck on one side with front and back doors and of course windows for the rooms. They built porches for the entrances. Oh they have a lot of land so they had to fence a lot of it in with wood. Because they have cattle. They have a big pond. I can't wait to see it when they get it completed ☺️. Now I have seen some container homes and they really look cool. But I've also seen some that I don't think they either had much vision or not much money. I've also seen a lot of people buying them to make underground bunkers. I have noticed that the containers they buy are fairly cheap. Around $1,500. to $3,000. The cheaper ones haven't had anything done to them. So you see I guess you're only limited by your imagination or money ☺️❕
Showing his expertise in engineering and entrepreneurship. Bakit nga naman hindi ginagamit ang container houses for low-cost housing kung talagang mas mura yun? Niiice
tonight i shall declare that someday, i'll be working with you, Sir Slater. And then I'll be able to build my own home and with help of you as my inspiration to achieve greater things in life.
I recommend buying two small units instead of one big one because it then has more layout options.. outside living combining the two.. arranging them perpendicular create a large overhang for expansion or outdoor living
I was planning to buy one in the future and turn it into an outdoor office, after watching this video, I changed my mind haha.. Very informative! Thanks
YES ito yung hinihintay kong content. I actually asked about your opinion about container houses and I'm so happy na gumawa ka ng video. Thank you pooo ❤❤
I always thought of burying it mostly underground. Dig it into a hillside so it blends in. Sun and wind would be limited. Have one big window on the long wall facing out and insulate that one wall and make a veranda shade.
i like this idea very much, it’s the perfect alternative to submerging complete underground with the earth putting intense pressure on it. which it was not made for, lots of work digging the trench though
Thank you for your honest advice about advantage and disadvantage because I was unsure if the container home was the worth of money. It will save all my money! I have already changed my mind maybe I should order a prefab house.
I've always been fascinated with container van houses and I have a few models of my own (I like making few models every now and then). Just like you said, I've known for years that ConVans are not cheaper but besides from what you mention. I think ConVans are suitable also for people who works from home or people moves a lot, also those who loves traveling that wants to bring along their homes with them. I also want to add that it doesn't mean that you have a ConVan house that you don't need to purchase or even rent an area to place it. So yeah, it's not cheaper
Also to add something, the container van still needs structural framing inside in such necessary for windows & doors. Imagine, if you cut a hole in that metal sheet for doors and windows, the corrugated metal sheet looses its strength. I would never recommend container van in the Philippines, but if you live far away from the civilization; the *Price vs Efficiency* becomes closer. Where you can just construct you container van home anywhere efficient and then once it's done, just place it to the area(already with foundation of course) and connect such as those utilities(plumbing, electrical, etc) and you're done.
Yeah he forgot to mention that. Once you start cutting you need to reinforce or it will sag…it’s actually a major issue that he left out. Can’t do that when you try to educate people over the pros and cons
Finally thank you sir , you are so right . Container homes are way more expensive than a conventional concrete homes in my country with this much amount one can build a big luxury home .
I already assumed all my questions regarding this container house/van will be answered in the first 2mins of your video, exactly it was! Thanks for that very objectivable discussions/reactions/explanations regarding that matter. Luv it ❤️ Happy Holidays to you and your family sir...
Thanks for this very informative video. But does this cost less to maintain than a constructed home? I’m trying to compare the savings between both in the long run.
In other videos I have heard that you are able to buy single trip or clean trip containers. these are containers that have been used to ship cloths or food or other nontoxic substances. I think the cost depends on where in the world and how close to a shipping yard you are building. so consider adding the ,possible crane and a semitruck and driver, contractor, and welder to connect all the pieces as they are being connected to that cost. On the positive side the construction completed much faster, and the contractor isn't needed as long ( I think)
You dont know if corrugation would be interesting for us? Man you just earned this one subscriber for that crystal clear and precise explanation. I'm sure there are more!
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Might be fun if they all 3 have a colab on something. 😁
It's mobile, extremely strong and long-lasting. It's essentially fire-proof, earthquake-proof, hurricane-proof, termite-proof etc.. Partially-buried or underground designs can provide for excellent climate-control. These can be easily-stacked and expanded upon and will last much, much longer than a traditional build. The reason that these are not so commonly-used is because the idea is still relatively new and such homes may not be attractive to everyone, especially as most people are not educated to the full benefits that they can offer. Designs for container homes can be extremely modern and luxurious. You can spend just as much for a container home as you can for a traditional home, but unless buyers can understand the added value that it can offer, most will likely opt for something more traditional, especially as contractors and those that specialize in container builds may be difficult to find locally.
Building code and permitting are a significant barrier to these ever becoming mainstream. Toss in the fact the decking is sprayed with toxic chemicals to mitigate termites or residual existing pests it must be reflected.
@@Cerberus984 The container itself should not present many obstacles in terms of code requirements, as most are using traditional framing for the interior anyway. Foundation requirements may vary, but that may not be avoidable regardless. In terms of toxic chemicals being used, that is a matter of choice. Keeping the original flooring is a choice. Using different materials is a choice. The container itself is just a structural component/shell and should not replace the usual must-haves. That being said, there is some truth to harmful residuals in terms of buying a used container, as you do not know what has been shipped inside of the container in most cases. Perhaps sand-blasting and other methods can mitigate this issue, but I am no expert.
Thank you
Sometimes the cost doesn't matter. I would rather build a 150,000 dollar container home with my own 2 hands and live in it than pay 150,000 for a home not made the way I want it. By building it yourself you know everything about your home which makes repair much easier.
You're just like me. I hate someone else's style. Building from scratch gives that warmth, memories and comfort
I don't see the logic here? You can't exactly make a container home the way you want it, as your confined to the box shape and limited space. A conventional home typically has more shape, and is generally larger than these options. And on top of all that, you can still make just as many custom changes to a normal home. No one is stopping you from adding or removing walls in a standard house, or even adding additions. So I don't know how you came to that point. A 150,00 standard home has way more options than a container home. I have no clue how you arrived that it's the other way around.
And Sure you can put two containers side by side, knock out the connecting walls, and make a double wide for more space, but at that point, does it really pay to use containers, when you're make such massive changes to them? You're better off building from scratch, and fully designing rooms for actual purpose rather than little hallway module rooms that require massive work to make them livable.
I have no idea what he's talking about. They're 4k here
For people who love watching Tiny House videos from other countries (myself included), take note that they have a different climate, different weather conditions and different seismic activity than here in the Philippines. What can be done on their homes may not be as applicable and as practical here. Each country's building code is tailored to address conditions present in that specific country. To better get the best out of your investment, consult a team of Filipino professionals (Architect, Civil/Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Master Plumber, etc.) trained to address your needs as a client. 👌
Great video as always Engr. Slater! 🙌
Dude....I’ve been researching on container van homes these past few days, so far your input is tops. Thank you!
LOL. I can imagine what is Kriz facial reaction when u had to point out the panels twice so she'll face the cam on that direction. I Love the support you give to each other. Great work SKY fam 👍
There's a container house here near and at first I thought it was just dumped there and after about one or about two years, they're now finishing it as a beautiful house
I'm not studying Engineering courses but it excites me learning this field coming from sir Slater 🙌
Grabe. I am so happy that professionals like yourself have entered RUclips. The wealth of useful info na shina-share ninyo is astounding. Subscribed.
Thanks for this insight, I've been considering a container house and even sketched a plan for one but really building from scratch is the best option. Btw, I love your home design especially the kitchen.
I'm on the same page but in the desert on some man vs wild I am legend type shit
@@KleerVizionsTheForum would a sand bag based house be more affordable?
As a student in online classes, local RUclipsrs like you really help us and our countrymen how important it is to be knowledgeable about our built environment. Your wife is so supportive and you guys are really a team of two. Kudos ❤️
I think the main appeal highlighted in reality shows and media of the dream container van home is the versatility, the concept of a movable tiny house as well as the concept of recycling/upcycling the van itself for home building. I wish those shows would give more insight to the pros & cons. It's always good to be well informed, Great video! :)
I was very fascinated with this concept mainly because of the Tiny House Nation series so I've been curious about this for a while! Very informative. Thank you 😊
Our science classroom when I was in middle school is a container classroom and it's place in the middle of a field it's so hot and not ventilated well, Thank God we survived that year
Finally, I saw a deep, technical and honest evaluation of container van homes/structures. Many will benefit from this video as you’ve allowed us to “experience” what it’s really like to be inside a yet unimproved or bare container. You’ve also given information generously. RUclips videos should be as helpful as they are entertaining, especially those who by their titles claim to offer information, know-hows, answers and the like. From another engineer YT creator, well done and keep at it.
thanks slater for this content, it gives me realization and open thoughts about container van homes, as I already set it on my mind hopefully by 2021 😉
Ohhh. Amazed with the explanation ng corrugated! Make sense. Heheh.
Tips on buying pre-owned house, please! What to check, what to consider, etc.
Interesting points! We’ve definitely put a lot of work into our container build! The results have definitely been worth the effort. 🙂
I currently live in a container house here in La Union and we live 500m away from the beach. Our home is not traditionally built and designed. I think if you're thinking of building a traditional house using a container it will definitely not work. Our container house (3 20ft containers in a U shape ) sits under a anahaw roofing hence it's cool. There are a few establishments here in LU that uses containers, check it out. I feel that it's still an option given that you are open to out of the box ideas. It's definitely not for city life.
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Container houses near the beach are good option bec they are already made to resist rusting against sea salt sprays. Also, when 1 wants to live in a container house, it should be located not in open area since it will not be protected from the heat of the sun. Slater forgot to mention that it gets cold at night since metal can easily adapt to changes in temperature outside. At night, a structure made of metal feels colder than a structure with concrete roofing and walls. Concrete can take more time to adjust to outside temperature than metal. 1 reason I do not like container houses is the chemicals they emit.
do you live in San Juan or Bauang La Union by chance? I noticed some container houses in these two towns. From Agoo La Union.
This is cool!!!
@@DD-vv5ws i watched 1 video of an engineer (she is indian but I forgot her name so I could credit her properly) wherein she cited the pros and cons of container homes. 1 suggestion she had was if you are going to do a container home, it’s best to buy a newly manufactured one rather than buying the old ones. Slater actually mentioned some of the reasons why, mainly, that we won’t be able to know what the container was carrying in its entire lifetime. We won’t know if there were wastes (worse if radioactive wastes) and it is harmful. And I think the 85k he mentioned here is for unused units. So maybe new ones would cost a 100k or more. 🤷🏻♀️
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Using shipping containers for renting out storage space is a great idea ! Thanks for pointing out the truth, and all the details. Too many people make it sound like you can just plop a container anywhere you please, spend a few dollars, and voilà, you have a nice affordable home, and with the record high inflation these days, it has truly become out of reach for most people !
Thanks this was an eye opener on the pros and cons plus the feasibility of wether its worth going for a container home or build a low budget concrete house. For me, having seen your video and the cost involved with a container made me rule out the container for a more versatile concrete built house.
Much appreciated
Thank you for the informative video, sir! I think the only topic that’s missing is how container homes or tiny homes in general were considered to help the environment. Not just having to recycle these huge chunks of metals instead of piling them to wastelands, the philosophy extends to having as little waste footprint as possible. Having smaller space will mean that we will be leaving more space for the environment especially when we are not around anymore. These container vans can be relocated, and therefore possibly portable enough for moving and i guess that’s where the efficiency comes from. You don’t also need a huge space and therefore there is no need to own a larger land as you can park it in other people’s backyards as well. Nevertheless, I agree that it’s not the cheapest option, but there is no doubt that it is more environmentally friendly especially when off-the-grid solar panels and water systems are integrated. I also agree that it needs a lot of thought and people needs to know what they really want before proceeding to decisions. Nevertheless, I was, and will always be a big fan, sir Slater!
It's cool to know deeper the type of "housing hacks" is still a lot of expenses and and even I'm still an engineering student it is a headstart for me to know those things because it may come in handy when the actual profession starts.
Thank you Engineer Slater nakakainspire lalo mag aral at tapusin ko course ko 👌🔋
Good day slater.
Your personality reflects you're an honest person and lucky are the people who can hire you as an engineer in making their house. Nowadays its hard to find someone like you. Your vlog is enlightening.
Do you help middle class people for simple house extension? Where is construction office?
I'm interested in the pre-fabricated panels. Can you do another video focusing on the pros and cons of having a house built using pre-fabricated panels? Thanks. Just subscribed.
So I don't know about a primary house for living in, but I do like the idea of using them to build a farm house/hunting cabin or even a guest house on a large chunk of land. I also just like the idea of repurposing something and having to think outside the box (no pun intended) on how to construct the building given the size of the containers. Just a really cool concept.
There's also the additional expense of the transportation and placement of the container van unto the site (most likely via a crane). And not all site locations can really allow big equipment
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More! More vlogs like this! I remember going to a small city park in Seoul which had a caravan of these containers that were converted into bookstores. They were all beautifully designed and were specialized. One featured children’s books that focused solely on nature. Outside, there were benches set in a pretty landscape.
Could you please do a vlog on windows, expounding on subtopics such as whether paying the price of 3 pane glass vs 2 pane glass is worth it, jalousies, UV treatments, options for non-end unit condos such as clerestory windows to solve the problem of lack of natural light?
I'm an Industrial Engineer graduate but these kind of stuffs really excites me to learn more 😂 Especially of how he delivers informations for beginners in construction and made them to get into it or to draw them in, like me! 😂 Great video and subscribed! 😁
Please talk about Japanese houses. Like how they construct it.
This is interesting because i have seen so many nung nasa japan ako, pretty amazing and unique methods.
@@judeyao9213 I'm working as a CAD Engineer in a Japanese company. I wanted to know what are Slater's thoughts about Japanese houses.
Japanese house are made of wooden joint the execution is different from civil engineering work they never use cement rebar and hallow blocks, that's why the japanese house never adapt in other country because is very difficult to make
@@franz3230 what software they use there in Japan? As far as I knew, is it still microstation for 2D? what about 3D?
@@alberto2570 yes I agree it's all wooden joint.
I'm learning a lot from Mr. S. Young and Mr. O. Austria's videos... keep educating us... :)
Another disadvantage is you also need to spend for the heavy equipment to be used in mobilizing your container van and its really a challenge to mobilize them if you have a limited lot area.
Here is someone who can reasonably explain this thing with ease. Good job!
Aaahhh this is what i've been waiting for! Because recently i've been watching tiny houses here in youtube too. Thankyou for making thid video love it💕
Back in archi school, using containers as the structure was really popular. It's good to know about the real cost of it. My fav project with containers is the shopping arcade in Christchurch they built after the 2011 earthquake.
One thing I appreciate about your content and Acht Austria's is that you guys generally instinctively/intuitively answer the question I have in mind as watch your videos... In a language illustrating it a manner easy for me to digest. :-)
It is great that someone pointing out this thing about container home (since people trying lots of DIY w/o realizing the cons) and speaking of affordable and easy built home would you try to react on Cubo modular if its can be lived for long term? I think it is great opportunity for those people who want to save and build a home.
We've always thought about making apartments made out of container vans. Thank you for this video! It's honestly hard to find good information since it's not very common here in CdO City.
Kudos to the ever supportive wife for taking the filming the husband hehe..
In a muzzle! Stupid
For craftsman that has the tools and capability to develop this container for their personal project i think its worth it. 😊👌
Yeah i was thinking the same. Like if it was on the fly
Architect here. I commend that you mentioned one of the most important information with regards to building with convans: where does it came from and what was stored in there.
Usually, the ones selling it should have a document/paper trail that contains information about the convan. As a designer, safety always comes first. Ive seen a lot of people selling this on really cheap prices and its very risky.
Any kind of metal decking, if not properly waterproofed, is prone to leaking.
And me personally, not a fan of prefab if its for a house.
Anyway, good content!
For all those who will be reading this, always hire a professional and don't give in to DIYS. Every mistake made in building your house will cost you a fortune.
Shipping containers have potential. It's sturdy enough and simple. People probably need to wait for Architects to propose treatments on how they can make it livable before investors bite into it 😆
If quarrying sites slow downs or quarrying sites got to be taken down due to environment awareness. Container homes will be the next market on building homes. It doesnt use much concrete as the typical house does. Its way cheaper because you just have to renovate it. Plus its earthquake proof.
I still think container vans still have their cons, at the end of the day, what you will be getting is an oversized steel rectangle, you and your architect would have to brainstorm for a while on how your elaborate your house blueprint will be, like rearranging tetris blocks. I think it serves its purpose well by being a housing alternative for stay in field workers, or a temporary shelter for evacuees.
@@rdu239 If you watch the video above, he mentioned that this type of steel does not corrode.
It does not rot bro
I doubt this. The cost of the container may be cheap but the transport and positioning needs special cranes and that cost a bit. Not to mention that you'll need to find extra solutions to insulate it both inside and outside. Outside against corrosion. Inside against heat. Just imagine sleeping inside a metal box which has been under the radiant sun dor an entire day. Air-conditioning just wouldnt be enough to cool it down to comfortable levels. You may think windows would cool it down and let air in and out but putting a large window will only make it worse, as glass would let heat inside but not out, just like a greenhouse. In conclusion: it would feel like living inside an oven.
Not an engineer but why do I like watching this?
Because you're interested. You don't have to be an engineer to be interested on being an engineer.
I used to construct shipping container buildings on a military base for training purposes.
The one thing I've never seen anyone address is the heat issue.
They're hot
Really hot
Metal conducts heat
It's a giant heat conductor
Do not put a giant heat conductor in a place like the desert & expect it to be livable.
I worked on a project that insulated the entire container in a layer of hay bales.
It helped, but not as much as a regular house made of plaster, wood,rock wool & drywall.
Moral of the story,if you're some place cool like Colorado or Alaska, container building are a great idea
If you're just outside of Phoenix Arizona, only consider a container building as a giant solar oven.....
Oh,& yes,all those container buildings I worked on DID have insulation.
It didn't help.
They were still miserably hot.
Thank you for the good info. I always wondered about the temperature.
Planning to have my own container van house, you gave me good points on explaining about container van.
Lahat naman ng mga constructions for building a houses has its own pros and cons, hindi mawawala yan. Para sa desidido talaga, yung expense hindi mawawala yan, it is just we need to find ways to lessen the cost but not compromising the quality of things that should to buy for a house.
Heto yung gusto kong sinabi nya, 'Rusts but does not rot'.
I want to dig deep more about container van.
Im interested in this para sa beach house
Had a project on pre fab container van that was shipped overseas. It was really fast and efficient. Finished it in a week
Is it expensive than this one? Or more? Im guessing but by how much?
how much?
@@katherinekateactub1466 350k all in without the shipping includes bathroom
@@katdougable yeah, houses are about 150k around me.... I'm gonna pass.
@katdougable, actually 350k is not that bad with bathroom. can I see your container? I'm thinking to buy one. do you have link so that I can check?
Hundred amazing for ms. krizzie for being so so supportive wife camera women for slater. 👏🏻
I like the honesty and professionalism you put in your videos.
For like me thinking of retirement and a place to hang out after routines going around town for what I do as a minister, container improvised homes are one of my options to take. And I thank you for giving us tips like these, actually. Yeah! I’ve been sold out already those RUclips features from abroad. And this, this is enlightening and now remains in my considerations is one thing and that is its earthquake-typhoon proof. God bless
Love the info, and all the details. You've broaden my imagination about the possibilities contanership livability, yes my is blown...
Kryz from vlogger mom to Slater's cameraman 😂. All around staff and momshie 🤭❤❤ lovelots.
Thank you sir Slater Young at my age I wanted to build a container home but with the explanation you did on this video, I just want to have a simple amacan house! Thank you for explaining the don'ts of owning this type of homes. It was my home for 8 years in the Middle East. 👏👏👏👍
The price of the container home is very much dependent on the location (temperature, humidity), regulations for insulation etc.. But you can generally build container homes much cheaper because of reduced plannig and construction time, less expensive materials etc. I've read loads of studies and wrote a paper on the matter as well.
@TheDrumGuy Hi Guy. I just came across your comment. Where Can I read your paper please ?
I would like to read as well
Wala kong balak bumili ng house or magpagawa kasi wala pa kong pera but this is really helpful and actually inspire me to work hard para makabili ng sarili kong bahay😅
I really want to build my future house to be like this. But modernize.
They rust and leak like a sieve . We had them on barges . The roof was full of holes . They are very hot in the sun . And only 8 feet wide .
I mentioned this in a comment, but I'll say it again in order to help you avoid a disaster.
I used to construct whole towns outta shipping containers on a military base.
They were insulated, wired & everything.
They were completely Unlivable due to being massive heat conductors.
If you're planning on settling in some place like Alaska, they'll serve you well.
If you're planning on living in a shipping container home any where south of Colorado (not including high elevation areas ) then give it a skip & use something else.
Even when completely covered by hay bales,they're hotter then a traditional home.
If you want a giant solar oven on your property thou...
@@kristinemarietan7158 yes . You can place them side by side and cut openings in the wall . Which weakens the structure ..and the openings need to be framed /reenforced . The roof can and should be covered by a second roof , it rusts out . They aren't cheaper to build with . Maybe quicker to set up the container on the foundation . The ones on the barge in the sun where unbearable to be in . Roofing over it helps that . Another added expense . Here now the price for containers have rising to make it impractical .
Should look into boxable homes. Really cool and can be done in one day. They fold during transport, and customizable. Water and fire resistant as well
good idea
You answered every question I had not even thought about yet. You, were fast and to the point, which for me, is always a plus. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Best wishes and stay safe! (You should be paying your camera operator more money!).
bingeing your videos right now since i wasn't able to watch them the time you uploaded them. you're really so good at this!!! the informations you've shared made me realise we weren't taught everything in school haha
ow thank you! I was actually planning on buying it for our lot in Bicol. Thank you for the Pros and Cons, napaisip muna ako lol.
it's really fun to watch & lot of things I've learn from your vlogs!
Looking forward for more videos Engr. !
Yes i agree
I've been living in a shipping container for 13 years. Our offices and clinic are also from container. It's very durable and we can move anytime anywhere.
Thanks for the info. Cost is indeed a primary consideration, but what about sustainability considerations? Cement production is one of the most environment-unfriendly processes around as far as I'm aware.
You were born to do this jud. Ma feel namo ang passion! ❤️
I like the idea of using this as a part of emergency response, especially the notion of it being mobile. I hope the govt could look into this and incorporate it to our emergency respose system if it found cost-effective.
Nothing is cost effective when it comes to our government
Grabe ang galing mo mag explain and very detailed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hindi ka madamot mag share kahit small details lang Engr. God bless you more! 😊😊😊
Wow thank you for making this video. I was actually thinking of having a container house, but upon watching the video, I’ll maybe have to think twice or changed plan. Thanks Slater, nice work!
His eyes are glowing in excitement sharing his interests to us. Grabe, bantog ra buang kaayo si Kryz niya. Sanaol hahahaha
Dzai
Also, “ covid Isolation facility” na sya ngayon sa Navotas.
Immediately one of my fave youtubers! I'm really learning a lot
Thank you for the very informative content. Containers are also very popular as a mobile commercial shops or stores as I've seen in other countries. It is very versatile and can easily stack up or joined. The industrial look of it added to its appeal. But you are absolutely right about the cost.
Container homes makes sense into developed countries such as the USA, Australia, and New Zealand where housing prices goes more than 500k - 1m usd (20-50 million pesos). A full container set up costs them from 30k to 100k+ (1.5m-5m+) pesos. Ang laki ng savings nila. That's the reason why it is a very popular alternative of shelter.
Container house done right is not cheap in Philippine setting. But it is a perfect solution against typhoons and earthquakes.
So all in all, the main advantages of these 'containers' are being quick-and-easy yet sturdy shells for temporal/emergency indoor place and its portability. But if for full residential purpose, these are not that economical as others may think.
Thanks for the knowledge. This video also has some housing basics 101 on what are the fundamental considerations on building a house.
Nice!
Just a clarification. Its actually 10Ft, 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 50ft, 53ft and duocon 10s. Then the height is 8 feet 6 inches for standard and 9 feet 6 inches for High Cube. Then the grades are New One Trip (IICL), Cargo worthy , Wind and Water tight (15 years or older) and AS IS. Then there are Open sides, Double doors, easy open doors, Open top, Stadium, reefers and generator Conex boxes. The floors are typically marine plywood or it may be different depending on what was requested.
I know a couple that have used 3 containers to build their home. But the biggest drawback I have seen is, they are doing it all by themselves. They have been working on it for the last 3 years. They now have 2 kids and they are just now putting in the kitchen and bath. They don't even have the bedrooms set up yet. They have been living out of a 5th wheel camper. They have put in solar panels plus a windmill. Built a shed for all the equipment for electrical parts and the plumbing and such. They put a rooftop on with a lot of windows for ventilation. They have built a large deck on one side with front and back doors and of course windows for the rooms. They built porches for the entrances. Oh they have a lot of land so they had to fence a lot of it in with wood. Because they have cattle. They have a big pond. I can't wait to see it when they get it completed ☺️.
Now I have seen some container homes and they really look cool. But I've also seen some that I don't think they either had much vision or not much money.
I've also seen a lot of people buying them to make underground bunkers. I have noticed that the containers they buy are fairly cheap. Around $1,500. to $3,000. The cheaper ones haven't had anything done to them.
So you see I guess you're only limited by your imagination or money ☺️❕
Showing his expertise in engineering and entrepreneurship. Bakit nga naman hindi ginagamit ang container houses for low-cost housing kung talagang mas mura yun? Niiice
tonight i shall declare that someday, i'll be working with you, Sir Slater. And then I'll be able to build my own home and with help of you as my inspiration to achieve greater things in life.
Hold on to your knickers.
I recommend buying two small units instead of one big one because it then has more layout options.. outside living combining the two.. arranging them perpendicular create a large overhang for expansion or outdoor living
I was planning to buy one in the future and turn it into an outdoor office, after watching this video, I changed my mind haha.. Very informative! Thanks
YES ito yung hinihintay kong content. I actually asked about your opinion about container houses and I'm so happy na gumawa ka ng video. Thank you pooo ❤❤
Your videos make me more motivated to finish my course!! Currently 5th yr CE student here! More videos pa po
You had a very clear explanation on its advantages and disadvantages. Thank you very much for the infos. Keep it up ! More power to your show...
I love how he infuses his native language and somehow I understand still 🙂
I always thought of burying it mostly underground. Dig it into a hillside so it blends in. Sun and wind would be limited.
Have one big window on the long wall facing out and insulate that one wall and make a veranda shade.
i like this idea very much, it’s the perfect alternative to submerging complete underground with the earth putting intense pressure on it. which it was not made for, lots of work digging the trench though
You should look into earth berm homes. I live in one, and it's pretty much what you have described.
You also have to consider the mobilization of the convan which would cost you around 20-100k depending on your location.
Thank you for your honest advice about advantage and disadvantage because I was unsure if the container home was the worth of money. It will save all my money! I have already changed my mind maybe I should order a prefab house.
I just subscribed now. And on this video, I've learned a lot from you Slater, thank you.keep uploading.
the "it is for clinics.." first came into my mind was the kdrama descendants of the sun (dots) 😥🖤 my one of my fave kdrama
Haha. Correct.
Pls do a video on tiny houses here in the Philippines
A condo made out of shipping containers and bio plastic is just what we need for fancy low-income district makeover.
I've always been fascinated with container van houses and I have a few models of my own (I like making few models every now and then). Just like you said, I've known for years that ConVans are not cheaper but besides from what you mention. I think ConVans are suitable also for people who works from home or people moves a lot, also those who loves traveling that wants to bring along their homes with them. I also want to add that it doesn't mean that you have a ConVan house that you don't need to purchase or even rent an area to place it. So yeah, it's not cheaper
Also to add something, the container van still needs structural framing inside in such necessary for windows & doors. Imagine, if you cut a hole in that metal sheet for doors and windows, the corrugated metal sheet looses its strength. I would never recommend container van in the Philippines, but if you live far away from the civilization; the *Price vs Efficiency* becomes closer. Where you can just construct you container van home anywhere efficient and then once it's done, just place it to the area(already with foundation of course) and connect such as those utilities(plumbing, electrical, etc) and you're done.
Yeah he forgot to mention that.
Once you start cutting you need to reinforce or it will sag…it’s actually a major issue that he left out.
Can’t do that when you try to educate people over the pros and cons
It's much cheaper to build a 40ft concrete house
Finally thank you sir , you are so right . Container homes are way more expensive than a conventional concrete homes in my country with this much amount one can build a big luxury home .
In which currency he gives the costs? 145 000 and 85 000American Dollar?
@@l.maambo9640 i think it's Philippine peso
Thanks! This video is very informative. I thought about considering container homes but now I change my mind.
I already assumed all my questions regarding this container house/van will be answered in the first 2mins of your video, exactly it was! Thanks for that very objectivable discussions/reactions/explanations regarding that matter. Luv it ❤️
Happy Holidays to you and your family sir...
I think this is the most really talked about topic among designs in general, nice input from you sir!
Thanks for this very informative video. But does this cost less to maintain than a constructed home? I’m trying to compare the savings between both in the long run.
Would like to know as well
In other videos I have heard that you are able to buy single trip or clean trip containers. these are containers that have been used to ship cloths or food or other nontoxic substances. I think the cost depends on where in the world and how close to a shipping yard you are building. so consider adding the ,possible crane and a semitruck and driver, contractor, and welder to connect all the pieces as they are being connected to that cost. On the positive side the construction completed much faster, and the contractor isn't needed as long ( I think)
You dont know if corrugation would be interesting for us? Man you just earned this one subscriber for that crystal clear and precise explanation. I'm sure there are more!