‘octopod’ home is made of shipping containers - storage battery

Imagine it.
Grid, in recycled containers, arranged in the shape of a spider to prevent bugs --and burglars —in the woods.
That's what Jason Rioux and his family did.
By using recycled materials and the power of the Sun, Rioux has created a unique family cottage near Bobcaygeon.
Meet the octopus.
This structure is like a big spider. minus one leg —
Squat under the octagonal
White roof.
Containers stretch out from the central living room like spokes on wheels, each at 1,450-square-foot cabin.
Construction costs totaled about $130,000. Rioux, 38 pairs
President NRStor, Torontobased energy-
Storage project developers are passionate about sustainability and interested in container building.
When the carpenter ant destroyed the old cottage that used to be located on the waterfront, Rioux and his wife Victoria wanted to rebuild an energy-efficient home against the ravages of insects, mice and other animals.
Purchase shipping or shipping containers
Large corrugated steel box for air, sea or land freight-
This is not difficult because there are a few yards to sell near Toronto.
Rioux purchased all the containers a year ago for an average of $4,000, all manufactured on the same assembly line, in the same size and in good condition.
He chose 20-
Not 40-
Feet, because they can be transported by flat-panel trucks, and the longer version requires the transport of trucks.
He bought a very high container, so the height of the ceiling can reach 8 feet.
The dark gray containers were delivered before the collapse of the old cabin and have been used for storage before construction began. A full-
It took two hours for the large crane to put the container on the foundation.
When the container is on the concrete dock, the living room sits on the cement board.
Although it is not necessary, Rioux has built a white roof on the container to transfer heat and prevent the container from fading.
Initially, Rioux and Victoria considered using four containers to make X-
They used the Lego blocks of the three children to complete their ideas.
They live in an octagonal shape around a 15-foot ceiling (
Provide an area for tank storage)
And the priest's window.
They decided to use 7 containers instead of 8 so they could have a gap with a view of the lake. Their seven-year-
Old daughter is a fan of the British children's TV series octopus.
"The result is great," said Rioux . ".
"We know we think better.
We knew we wanted some features that were missing from the old cabin.
For example, it has an external water tank so we can't use it in winter, so we say, "Let's make sure we can run water in winter" and put the water tank on the ceiling of the living room.
Because most builders and merchants are unfamiliar with container buildings, Rioux has extensively studied the project and worked with designers, architects and structural engineers.
He tried to minimize the cutting and welding of containers to maintain the integrity of the structure and wanted to use solar energy as the main power source for the cabin.
"All local people put it together, and in a way it's a community project," Rioux said . ".
"The people are excited about the work because it is both interesting and new.
The other 10 points don't like this style. I think it's too strange.
"The biggest challenge is to find the right insulation to use with the metal, because condensation and mold can be a problem because the metal is below freezing point from hot to winter in summer.
Batt insulation and ceramic insulation paint do not work-
The right height-
A density foam insulation of $20,000.
The interior of the cottage is finished with plywood and looks rustic.
It is suitable for both the forest environment and can withstand freezing and thawing.
Benefits of containers
Ship Building is high that insects cannot penetrate-
Density foam and animals cannot chew into the interior through metal.
It also keeps another nasty thing in the Bay.
"It's annoying when people break in and steal your stuff," Rioux said . ".
"This place is like Fort Knox.
"When Rioux and his family don't use the octopus, he and Victoria rent it out to their guests on Airbnb.
"We have a lot of people left, and one will repeat it last year," he said . ".
"It's strange that not everyone has it.
This is not an ordinary house and the system is different.
Guests know that they have to protect and pay attention to the water level and use electricity only when they need it.
"For others interested in building their own container cabins, Rioux sells DIY shipping-
Container cabin seacontainer cabin kit. com. *Off-
Energy grid in octopus-
Jason Rioux was designed as his octopus cabin: air-tight building envelope: sealed and welded containers and high
The density spray foam insulation creates a tightly sealed building envelope.
The heat loss is reduced and the heating requirements are reduced.
Renewable heating system: heat supplied by wood stove and indoor heating system
Floor heating using the heat of the wood stove and the external solar collector.
Heated concrete floors store and adjust heat for a long time.
Passive cooling: Roof of center ceiling furnace with window in 15-
The foot height drains the warm air collected in the building and draws cool fresh air from the end of the external container through a natural circulation.
Fan or power is not required. Due to the 360-
Regardless of the wind direction, the octagonal cross-breeze is possible. Off-
Power grid energy: Power companies from 1-
KW photovoltaic solar array system connected to energy
Battery system.
Energy storage is an important part of energy storage.
Power grid system and rational use of energy. Gravity-
Water supply tank: two small solar panels power a pump that delivers water to a storage tank stored on the living ceiling.
Gravity brings water to the fixture of the cabin.
Wiring and lighting: Octopod in DC (direct current)instead of AC (
AC current)
Most households use inherent power losses. Highly energy-
Use DC power for efficient LED lighting;
Same is true for HVAC fans
High efficiency DC refrigerator.
White film roof: state-of-the-
The art thermoplastic roof system is a "cool" roof that exudes any heat from the sun, reducing the need for air conditioning.