Sustainable architecture that looks good and is realistically designed is one of my favorite things; this probably explains why I like Entry 7455 of the USGBC 2010 Natural Talent Design Competition so much.
Entry 7455 is a 880 square-foot home constructed entirely out of shipping crates, FSC-approved wood and solar panels. The home has a contemporary design and was created specifically for elderly residents of New Orleans. The four shipping containers that make up Entry 7455 are designed to withstand strong winds and rain, two features that make Entry 7455 ideal for residents of New Orleans.
Senior Shipping Container Homes
Entry 7455 is Designed for Elderly Residents of the Big Easy
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Container Homes - Opportunity to innovate in shipping container home designs that are sustainable and well-designed.
2. Elderly-friendly Architecture - Opportunity to create more architectural designs that are both accessible and geared towards senior citizens.
3. Extreme Weather-resistant Homes - Opportunity to create homes more capable of withstanding natural disasters.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Industry that can innovate and design sustainable, elderly-friendly, natural disaster-resistant homes.
2. Shipping and Logistics - Industry that can innovate and create more eco-friendly and sustainable shipping materials and designs.
3. Renewable Energy - Industry that can continue to develop innovative methods of integrating solar power and other renewable energy sources into homes and communities.