Comparitive Precedent Study

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Container architecture 1. Description: Single container designed by student Joshua Friedman as temporary housing for disaster victims. Elevated off the ground on footings. Awnings over conventional sized windows and skylights provide extra light. Hotel-like modern interior, with metal interior of container lined with timber or gyprock.

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Container architecture 2. Description: The "Ecopod" is a single container with one long side folding down to create a deck. Behind this fold down deck, is a glass curtain wall with sliding doors, allowing abundant natural light into the living area. It is placed on a footing with timber deck. The short end of the container has its original swinging doors providing ample access and ventilation.

Comparison of features:
Similarities

• Both use single containers.
• Both are elevated off the ground.
• Both have modern interior lining of walls and ceiling.
• Both have original exterior of container.

Differences

• No. 1 has conventional openings while No. 2 has converted one side into a curtain wall.
• No. 1 uses skylights for additional light, while No. 2 uses a curtain wall and swinging container doors.
• No. 1 has minimal openings while No. 2 has two whole walls that open.
• No. 1 has awnings while No. 2 has no shading.
• No. 1 has no deck, while No. 2 has a generous deck.

Comparison of design approaches:
Similarities

• Both designs are based on a single elevated container.
• Both designs are easy to transport and put in place.
• Both have modern interiors.

Differences

• No. 1 is designed for indoor living, while No. 2 is designed for open living, combining indoor and outdoor spaces.
• No. 2 has more flexible access than No. 1.
• No. 1 has greater privacy.
• No. 2 is designed for recreational use and contact with the natural environment while No. 1 is more for basic accommodation requirements.
• No. 1 appears to be more suited to a colder climate, while No. 2 to a milder climate.

Set of features and design approaches which are relevant to relief disaster in Southern Greece.

• Single container for ease of transportation and placement in terms of aspect.
• Container must be elevated off ground to prevent water inundation and insects and reptiles gaining easy entry.
• Open living design to take advantage of mild to temperate mediterranean climate.
• Shading devices to protect from summer sun and rain.
• Maximum cross-ventilation for hot summer.
• Retain swinging container doors for access and ventilation.
• Generous windows for sufficient natural light and ventilation.
• Fold down wall to serve as deck.
• Access to roof from outside to extend living space.
• Space saving furniture and fittings.