Friday, March 23, 2012

Cove Park, Scotland


Cove Park is a centre for established artists situated on the west coast of Scotland in 50 acres of spectacular countryside.
In 2002, Container City created three en-suite accommodation units (known as 'cubes') to act as artist retreats. In order to blend into the rural surroundings sliding glass doors were installed that lead out onto the decked balcony that extends over a lake with beautiful views of Loch Long.
Due to the success of the first three units, six more were commissioned and completed in 2006.


http://www.containercity.com/cove-park.html

http://covepark.org/residencies/fielding-mentored





Friday, March 16, 2012

SPACE (Solar Powered Adaptive Container for Everyone)

SPACE (Solar Powered Adaptive Container for Everyone)


Employing patent-pending design and material innovation, SPACE is a sustainable workspace and mobile solar generator made up of four major components: 


an up-cycled 20’ x 8’ shipping container housing a climate controlled work/ storage space
a proprietary solar rack capable of producing up to 5 kW of solar power
a self-contained battery end-cap with 5 days of battery backup
an advanced renewable energy power management system. 
Fully integrated, SPACE units are capable of accommodating job site activities, special events, and emergency response operations.


http://www.adaptivecontainer.com/ 







Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Zigloo Domestique Victoria BC Canada

Zigloo Domestique Victoria BC Canada


Victoria's Greenest Home is For Sale.
Built in 2007, the structure is made of 8-20' shipping containers (excellent in Victoria's earthquake prone zone). The custom, Modern design incorporates super efficient heated floors, sustainably harvested wood products, energy efficient appliances and ultra efficient insulation. The open floor plan allows for efficient living/dining/kitchen main floor, 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms
http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/reo/2886881421.html