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dyssolve (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What if you set one down a couple feet below ground level?
sklarm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Windows and doors are easy. Just use angle iron to add support to the corregated steel. The structure won't will be compromised no matter how many doors/windows you add. The corners along with lower and upper beams provide the primary structural support.I've not tried the grey water system for cooling. Seems like a good idea. I've heard from others that spraying water ever 20 minutes or so keeps them very comfortable in hot weather.
sandgardendick (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Just wonderful work. Thanks.How tough is it to make windows/doors? Any chance greywater could bathe the container (creating swamp cooler effect)? A similar thought is to "roof" with passive water stills. Added advantage is they can also cool.
sklarm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You are right. Shipping containers that are not shaded get very hot. I cover mine by spraying papercrete on them which greatly reduces the rapid temperature rise. They still will eventually get as hot as it is outside. It does reduce the oven effect. Shading the south side is ideal.
HashyBee (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Fucking awesome !!But wont those things get really damn hot??? They always did when I used to work in a warehouse, unloading those containers.(it was the middle of the summer though, and I suppose you could shade them) Anyway, I subscribed. Nice work.
tomterahedrob (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
living roof a possibility?grow your food on top?are they strong enough?seems like a great way to make an Earthship quick!
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habitainer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I forgot to mention, in my opinion it is escencial that you make a window on the back wall in order to be able to get proper ventilation. Isolation is very important, but air renovation and movement is as well esecntial.keep up the good work!
habitainer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i belive it could do very well applied on inside (no water, less heat...) amazing inspiration!
sklarm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The insulation goes on the outside. Papercrete feels something like styrofoam when it hardens. Using straight paper with no additives would be rather quite flammable. Additions such as cement, lime, sand, prickly pear cactus, or flyash help reduce flammability. |
