Local architectural firm TRS Studio offers shipping container housing as a low-cost accommodation in Peru.
This is a trial run to provide "communities that struggle with housing issues and lack resources to devote to buying construction materials" with sustainable living spaces. Through the concept, TRS Studio fuses two shipping containers that are topped with a polycarbonate roof. The materials that are used in the construction of these dwellings are low-cost, durable and abundant.
In terms of the floor plan, the ground level of the shipping container housing boasts living necessities such as a kitchenette, a toilet, as well as a bedroom. In addition, TRS Studio some space available for residents to grow a small garden which will be able to thrive as plenty of natural light can enter through the polycarbonate ceiling.
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Affordable Shipping Container Housing
TRS Studio Attempts to Assist the Housing Crisis in Peru
Trend Themes
1. Shipping Container Housing - More architects and builders are exploring the use of shipping containers as a low-cost alternative in addressing affordable housing needs.
2. Sustainable Low-cost Housing - There is a growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly, and affordable housing solutions for those in need.
3. Compact Living Spaces - There is a trend towards compact, minimalist living spaces that make efficient use of limited resources.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore the use of low-cost and sustainable materials such as shipping containers to address affordable housing needs.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can consider building more eco-friendly and sustainable low-cost housing units to address the growing demand in certain areas.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate the concept of compact living spaces in their designs to address housing issues in densely populated cities.