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Container Architecture as a Socialized and Economic Housing

Published by National Housing Authority(NHA) on Nov. 13, 2019.
Requested from NHA by M. Obiano at 10:30 AM on Nov. 13, 2019.
Purpose: Academic Research
Date of Coverage: 11/13/2019 - 11/13/2019
Tracking no: #NHA-030653331912

M.OBIANO Nov. 13, 2019, 10:30 a.m.

Hi! I'm a 5th-year architecture student and currently taking up my thesis about Micro-housing. May I ask what are your thoughts about making shipping containers as an innovative housing for socialized and economic subdivisions?

M.MANINIT Nov. 27, 2019, 8:47 p.m.

November 27, 2019 Dear Ms. Obiano: Greetings! Thank you for your request dated November 13, 2019 for information on Container Architecture as a Socialized and Economic Housing. Per coordination with our Housing Technology and Technical Research Department (HTTRD), we were informed that they already replied to your request thru email on November 18, 2019, to wit: "Dear Ms. Obiano: I am writing in reply to your query dated November 13, 2019 regarding your thesis about Micro-Housing and use of shipping containers as innovative housing for socialized and economic subdivision. Shipping container structures are a highly controversial architectural proposition. Container Housing may have a potential, however there are some considerations and I hope you will also try to research it further. 1. Availability of quality containers a. Are you considering new containers or reusing old containers which are commonly used in foodparks? 2. Handling, transportation and delivery a. Equipment requirements for transportation and installation methodologies. 3. Structural issues a. Integrity especially for multi-story design proposal. 4. Adaptability and flexibility in design a. How will you address thermal insulation. b. Treatment to corrosion c. Maintenance issues d. Construction technologies and connections to be used. I hope that I have answered some of your questions. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at our office at 929-5850 or email me at [email protected] Thank you! Best regards, Arch. Louise Chito B. Ranay Senior Architect Housing Technology and Technical Research Department 2nd Floor, HTREX Building, NHA Main Compound Elliptical Road, Diliman Quezon City Landline: +632.790.0800 loc 422 / +632.929.5850 Telefax" For your information and reference. Thank you. Very truly yours, MARICRIS G. MANINIT Head FOI Compliance and Monitoring Unit Information Chief A

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