Ship container architecture (otherwise known as cargo architecture) is a growing trend in the building design and construction industry. Many people are drawn to the idea because of its many benefits. Cargo architecture is used in many forms of construction, from homes to mobile headquarters as well as offices. The construction technique uses cargo containers as a foundation, reducing structural cost while building a high-strength construction that can withstand time and weather just as efficiently as traditional building materials and structural methods. If you are thinking about converting your office into a functional and architecturally sound cargo construction, purchase your materials only from high-end companies that offer the sturdiest, industrial-grade containers that can withstand the test of time.
More affordable structural costs – Cost is probably the biggest incentive of cargo constructions. Since shipping containers are cheap to produce, overall costs of construction is also lowered, especially since these constructions can practically be made solely from containers.
Flexible material that is easy to use, easy to find, and even easier to construct – Cargo containers are widely available, especially these days when cargo architecture is on the rise as an alternative building method. Whether you want an office that is entirely made from these 20 to 40-foot containers, or incorporate them into a more traditional design construction, cargo containers are easier to use and handle than most traditional building materials that require a lot of pre-fabrication to use.
Shorter construction time – Thanks to its availability and flexibility, cargo containers also make construction time shorter. Once the construction plan is designed, containers can be prepared and fitted out at a workshop before bringing them to the actual site for construction. With all the right parts in place, cargo offices can be built in as little as a couple of months, sometimes even shorter.
Unlimited potential – Imagination is the only limit when it comes to cargo architecture. Designs can be as simple as a small boxed office to as elaborate as a maze-like construction, and still be as structurally sound as your traditional wood and concrete building.
Environment friendly – Like other modern building methods, cargo architecture is also green. Reusing used cargo containers and repurposing shipping implements help save trees from excessive wood production, while also reducing waste from scrap cargo metals.
About the Author
This article is written by Karen Wentworth, consultant for Cleveland Containers, who specialize in offering shipping containers in UK. Cleveland Containers is one-stop shop for your entire container related needs whether buying or hiring is the right solution for your storage requirement. They also give their buyer a facility of providing a bespoke size container tailored to your specific requirements and can normally be delivered in 7 working days.
