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Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Area: 90m2

Completion date: 2017

Design Company: IQ Container Homes Ltd

Photography: Lisa Clist

 

This client was impressed with the eco features our homes offer as standard. They desired a family home to fit on their existing site which already had a small tenanted dwelling. In addition their site had a major wastewater pipe running directly beneath which would have not been suitable for traditional concrete slab foundation system of traditional construction. Our 3-4 bed Paihia design fitted the bill perfectly.

As IQ Container Homes are designed for pile foundations, with a bit of additional engineering we were able to bridge the underground pipe and build a home on otherwise unutilised land.

Featuring a 3kw solar system, rainwater recycling and additional storm water detention tanks, superior insulation levels and radiant underfloor heating, this home is cosy and warm with low running costs.

Careful design and orientation made the most of the sites restricted size while meeting strict council requirements. A sunny outdoor living area was provided for both dwellings while maintaining privacy and ease of access. Offsite construction minimised disturbance to existing tenants.  

This 3-4 bedroom 2 bathroom design includes a large master which spans the width of 2 containers. The master bedroom, living area and additional bedroom all open onto the outdoor area. High windows on south facing sides maintain privacy from neighbours while letting in natural light and ventilation.

An internal trifold door between the living room and spare bedroom allows this room to be multifunctional, providing for an expanded living area when open and private bedroom or office when closed.

IQ Container Homes
Waikato

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Paihia Model 

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IQ Container Homes are the experts when it comes to Container construction with over 8 years experience in the design and supply of quality container based homes and structures.

Corten steel containers are incredibly strong and durable, recognised as earthquake, hurricane and fire resistant. A perfect low maintenance shell for the construction of a structurally sound, watertight, warm, energy efficient home that will last for many years.

Container homes can easily and affordably be transported and craned into position. They are suitable for pile foundations, making them an ideal solution for sloping sites.

We have a range of standard designs and can also assist with custom designs. Please Contact us for more information or to discuss how we can assist turn your container home dream into a reality