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Sea freight containers feature a particularly sturdy design that allows these standardized units to transport freight over land and sea on a long-term basis. New, highly durable containers are being produced all the time, hence there is a large market for used freight containers. By making use of these, Cocoon Modules is making a sustainable contribution to improving the ecological balance. Instead of ending up in the scrap crusher, a new, long-term purpose for the containers has been found.
All container sizes are internationally standardised. We primarily use so-called “high cubes”:40-feet container without porch: 12.20m (length) x 2.44m (width) x 2.90m (height) = approx. 26m² interior, net weight = 3900kg40-feet container with porch: 12.20m (length) x 2.44m (width) x 2.90m (height) = approx. 22m² interior, net weight = 3900kgDouble container (two containers coupled together to form one room): 12.20m (length) x 4.88m (width) x 2.90m (height) = approx. 54m², net weight: 7300kg
Due to the use of Corten steel, freight containers are totally weatherproof and even resistant to saltwater. They, therefore, have an unlimited shelf life. Each container is structurally reinforced presenting therefore an extremely sturdy basic construction from which Cocoon Modules builds according to your specifications.
Cocoon Modules has developed a high-quality insulation system. By using this insulation material together with solar energy, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems, we are able to achieve the energy footprint of the passive house standard.
The cost of a building permit varies depending on the area and local rules and regulations. In Greece a building permit is necessary for all building constructions and can be issued by the local planning office.
On cargo ships that have to endure rough seas, wind and weather, containers can be stacked up to nine units high merely connected with twist locks and bridge fittings. This method has been tested daily for the past thirty years. With regard to residential construction, consideration must, however, also be given to fire prevention.Individual containers can be easily connected to one another from all sides to create a larger floor space. Modular expansion or partitioning can therefore also take place retrospectively. We create mobile structures that can change their location at any time using standardised means of transport; in principle like toy building blocks for adults.
Cocoon Modules uses PUR/PIR foam. It is the same material that is used in polyurethane mattresses and sneakers. From a health point of view it is completely harmless. All materials are identical to those used in conventional building and like these are also harmless.
Our container architecture allows all main surfaces, façades, furnishing materials and connecting insulation elements to be adapted. From basic dry lining to the finest of materials, Cocoon Modules can individually design the interior and exterior appearance of your container. Roof and façade greenery as well as solar technology and drainage systems are also possible.For the interior walls, there is the choice between mineral fibreboard and 3-layer wood panels. The mineral fibreboard can be painted or wallpapered, and the wood panels colour vanished.We work together with renowned manufacturers of prefabricated bathrooms. The layout of the bathrooms is fixed, but you are free to choose the surfaces, materials, colours and fittings.
The containers are connected with twist locks and bridge fittings and secured with horizontal and vertical stacking pins. Similar to conventional housing, all types of supply lines are connected to each other using installation shafts.
We offer off-grid options with solar panels on the roof for power autonomy, waste water or rainwater filtration and drinking water filtration.
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