0859 Unger Studio - structure clad, with balconies
We are winding down on the conceptual design work for the Unger Studio today. Posted are current images of the state of the design.
The building will be clad, as its location requires it to be insulated. The owner is considering steel insulated sandwich panels similar to what we use on the EcoSteel projects.
The balconies are intended to be made from an industrial mezzanine system. The roof is a self supporting corrugated steel arch, a very economical structure. Normally its used to create inexpensive space under roof and would come all the way down to the slab in a quonset hut like fashion. We are experimenting with several appropriated building technologies in this project to try and keep the cost to a minimum. We will continue to report on how that plays out.
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6 comments:
Hi,
I have a question about the necessity of cladding. What about the ceramic coatings I have heard so much about on other container house projects. The stuff is supposed to have an R-17 value? Is that too low? Also in the views provided I do not see details for plumbing or electrical how is that handled (between containers, along walls, etc)?
Thanks
The simple answer Chuck is the project is in Michigan, and the winter weather is too extreme to rely on the insulating paint, at least until there is standardized test data supporting its performance in such conditions.
I'm very optimistic about the material. But at the same time it would be imprudent for me to recommend it to a client without reference to any standard. If it failed to perform it would be totally my fault, a risk that I, nor my client can take.
Hi Lavardera,
I agree totally, I do networks for clients and I take a similar approach when a technology is unproven. That brings up another question - which type of ISO container are you using in the design. Are you using the standard 7'10" (measured on inside) or the Hi Cube which is 8'9" x 40' containers.
Thanks
We are using both sizes Chuck.
Hi Mr La Vardera,
I'm a great fan of your designs.
Any update on the Unger Studio. I would love to hear more about the insulation issues and interior construction issues (interior finishes, plumbing, electric.
Thanks,
RJ - Altanta
Hi RJ, basically we are in a holding pattern, waiting for credit to soften. Its a shame but this project came together as the economy came apart. Keep watching the blog - I'll pick up the story when it gets rolling again.
There is an outside chance that something may change regarding the testing of the insulation by the time we are ready to build. If the data supports the painted insulation we may be able to reduce or eliminate the the insulation layer.
Interior finishes within the boxes will be exposed electric. Plumbing is concealed behind chase walls within the bathrooms. That is the strategy for now.
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