Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Redeña, Diane Kirsten N.; Laygo, Noelle Therese I. |
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| Resource Title | Assessing the sustainability of the interiors of shipping container vans repurposed into residential units |
| Date Issued | 4 June 2025 |
| Abstract | The Philippines’ rapid urbanization, population growth, and surplus of shipping containers in ports pose a need to explore alternative housing solutions and reduce construction waste. This study assessed the sustainability of the interior design of selected shipping container vans repurposed into residential units in Quezon City, Philippines, in the context of thermal comfort, lighting, and energy efficiency. Using a qualitative multiple-case study, one manufacturer and two homeowners of shipping container vans were purposively selected to gather information about their experiences and perceptions on the sustainability of the shipping container van’s interior design. Aside from an interview guide, data gathering tools included an observation guide, and photo documentation to capture the interiors of the repurposed container vans. Guided by Rybczynski's Onion Theory of Comfort (1986), data was analyzed using grounded theory, thematic, and narrative analysis. Results and findings revealed that repurposed shipping container vans can provide sustainable housing when their interior design addresses thermal comfort, sufficient lighting, and energy efficiency through passive design strategies and responsible material selection. The study underscores the versatility of repurposed container vans beyond residential use, including commercial and temporary use. It recommends developing standardized design guidelines, exploring low-cost housing potential, and increasing collaboration among designers and stakeholders to enhance construction quality and public perception in repurposing shipping container vans. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Interior Design |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Interior design; Sustainable architecture; Adaptive reuse; Shipping container van; Sustainable design |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access