Sunday, January 22, 2017

Wall Section

I am interested in investigating how to incorporate fabric into the project as an interior wall finish. Fabric has several characteristics the can be beneficial to this project. Most importantly, fabric has the ability to be very minimally intrusive into a space. This would allow the container interior dimensions to be maximized. Secondly, the fabric has properties that, when properly combined with the appropriate amount of air space, allow it to reduce sound reverberation and create a quieter more comfortable space. Depending on the final application of the shipping container, noise may be a consideration when designing inside a metal box.
Pictured below is an example project using fabric in an interior wall finish application.


Pictured below is a simple investigative sketch as to how a shipping container could be retrofitted using this technique in conjunction with an exterior cladding system. Using a panelized rain screen in the humid climate of Central Florida, will allow for the building skin to "breathe," or properly mitigate water more effectively. While anticipating natural water interaction with the building skin, rockwool insulation, which is naturally water and fire resistant, would be best suited to perform in this environment while protecting and maintaining the core of the shipping container.

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