nakusp CargoSpace Living
The site is a steep embankment providing incredible, natural water and mountain views. Arrow Lake and Saddleback Mountains from the South-West to the Village of Nakusp in the North-West.
The clients were so enthusiatic to build with containers, that they contacted me after they had acquired a 5 40′ and 2 24′ containers.
The clients were so enthusiatic to build with containers, that they contacted me after they had acquired a 5 40′ and 2 24′ containers.
They required a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that took advantage of the views and provided them with a staging area for social gatherings. To that end, the most spectacular views are enjoyed in the main living areas and the rooftop deck. The stairwell is surrounded by glazing allowing natural light to flood in throughout all the floor levels.
The main floor structure provides a sheltered auto court allowing for comfortable coming and going in a climate that experiences snow, rain and intense sunlight.
A number of passive, energy saving elements make this home a successful, environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional sticks and stones buildings in the area.
Rob A says:
Have you researched any insulation solutions that would make your designs feasible for the sun-soaked Sonoran region of Phoenix?
keith says:
There are a number of issues to consider when dealing with extreme heat. The spray foam insulation will do a good job of isolating the exterior shell from the interior surfaces, but some passive solutions to prevent the UV from coming in contact with the steel of the container are also necessary. There are ceramic paints, exterior claddings, and other organic technologies that prevent thermal transmission from the sun’s rays to the steel shell. There are a number of companies that are working on materials that seem promising. I am looking forward to seeing real-world applications and performance data to start incorporating these technologies into zigloo designs and concepts.