Cordell House is an exercise in building a green single family residence using repurposed shipping containers. In addition to using recycled or sustainable products for interior finishes, the house was designed to be dismantled into component parts for reuse at the end of its lifecycle.
But before then, the green elements include:
-A non toxic MBDC cradle to cradle certified insulating and fireproofing coating called SuperTherm
-Passive solar design
-High efficiency mechanical and plumbing systems
-A redwood screen to shade the containers and reduce heat gain
-A driveway made with FilterPave, a system made of postconsumer recycled glass, crushed granite and polyurethane binder which acts as a natural filter for spilled oil, which prevents contamination of groundwater.
Consisting of 4 shipping container modules arranged around a courtyard, which takes advantage of prevailing breezes in the summer, the house has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and guest quarters.
According to the Numan Development website, it appears that the modules can be purchased individually. Presumably, design consultation services will either be provided or as a completed house in a development. Although a feasible option for professional families in big cities, its application as low cost, rapidly deployable temporary housing is not readily apparent as presented.
