Create list of frame elements

[ottiker]

We're looking into a new approach, which is building steel frames instead of modifying containers.
For that we need a list of frame mounted elements:

• Insulated floor panel
• Insulated side panel
• Insulated roof panel
• Water proof connections
• Door
• Window
• PV Panel
• Battery
• Inverter
• Water filter
• Heater
• Pluming
• Cabels
• Ventilation

[mauricebasement]

is this a made decision or an evaluation of a possibility? i am wondering because it seems like an abrupt paradigm shift. what is the advantage of the steelframes compared to the containers? is it intended to make the steel frames transportable in the same manner as the containers would be? if not, various other possibilities for construction with sustainable materials as clay for example could be considerd as well. for mobile solutions there is the tiny house trailer idea as well.

[ottiker]

Some of the benefits of a custom made steel frame are:

• Lower cost (offer is planned for next week)
• Less work to build a module
• Compatible sizes with ISO Intermodal containers
• Lighter
• Better mobility (can be disassembled and transported in a container)
• Grid size system for frame elements
• Any shape is possible
• Building a second or third floor becomes easy (compared to stacking 2t containers)

And containers are still used for storage and utility. Also some good ideas came up for wall/floor elements. For example:

• Wall chambers filled with dirt/sand or other local available soil.
• Use walls to filter water
• Walls that can be used to grow plants on it

Though those elements could also be implemented in a container, the amount of customization and heavy metal work, that would be needed makes it impractical.

[mauricebasement]

That sound like a lot of advantages. As well I love the idea to use clay or soil in the walls. Another not yet mentioned advantage is, that compared to working with containers,it is more innovative. The containers were often a subject to critique in disscusions.