Traditional capsule housing is shipped as a whole, and transportation and hoisting are very troublesome. During transportation, due to its large size, large transport vehicles must be used, and it is also subject to road height and width restrictions, which is prone to problems. Large cranes or cranes are required for installation during loading and ground installation. And its ultra-high and ultra-wide design cannot be transported in shipping containers, so this greatly increases the cost of shipping.
Modular capsule housing divides the house into multiple standard modules. Take a 15-square-meter capsule house as an example. The overall shipment occupies 45 cubic meters of space; after modularization, stacked storage only occupies about 20 cubic meters, saving more than 50% of the space, so that it can be transported in a shipping container, and one shipping container can hold 2-3 sets, greatly saving transportation costs.
In terms of transportation, modularization has obvious advantages. Special equipment is required for overall transportation, which is costly and risky, and even more troublesome when the road conditions are bad. The modular modules can be transported by ordinary trucks for small ones and can be transported after disassembly for large ones, reducing the requirements and risks of transportation equipment. Data shows that modular transportation can reduce freight costs by 30% – 40%.
In addition to the advantages of space and freight, the material of modular space capsule houses also guarantees the quality of the houses. Its outer shell is made of aviation aluminum plate, which is not only light in weight, but also strong and corrosion-resistant. It can withstand bad weather and is not easy to deform or fade after long-term use. The insulation layer uses 50-150mm polyurethane. Polyurethane has the ability of efficient heat preservation and is currently a relatively high-quality material in the insulation layer of modular houses. It can effectively block heat transfer, insulate in summer and resist cold in winter, so that the house can maintain a comfortable temperature and reduce the energy consumption of equipment such as air conditioners.
The internal materials of the space capsule house focus on practicality and safety. The wall is made of carbon crystal plate. This plate not only does not contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde, is environmentally friendly and safe, but also has fire and moisture resistance, and has good sound insulation. It can effectively isolate external noise and create a quiet and comfortable environment for residents. The top surface is an aluminum integrated ceiling, which is light in material and does not require complex operations such as welding during installation. It can be quickly assembled by simply following the tutorial. The ceiling surface is smooth and textured, easy to clean daily, strong in anti-fouling ability, and can remain neat and beautiful after long-term use. The ground is paved with SPC fireproof flooring, which has a high fireproof grade and is not easy to burn even when encountering open flames. It also has wear-resistant, waterproof and anti-slip properties. Even in high-frequency trampling or humid environments, it can maintain stable performance and long service life. In addition, the modular space capsule house does not require welding as a whole. It can be built like building blocks according to the tutorial. And the construction time is 1/3 of that of traditional houses. It only takes 4-5 people a week to build a set.
However, modular houses are not without disadvantages. Although the overall prefabricated space capsule house has high shipping costs, the price of the house itself is lower than that of modular space capsules. Modular space capsules are more suitable for large-scale projects such as cultural tourism projects or landscape camps, because their construction requires the collaboration of multiple people to complete, but the overall transported space capsule house can be moved in as long as it is hoisted to the destination.
Although modular space capsule houses have achieved breakthroughs in space utilization and freight costs, they have not reduced costs in terms of materials. They have truly achieved both cost reduction and consumer experience without consumption, bringing a new direction to the industry. In addition, modular design also makes installation more convenient and efficient. After each module arrives at the site, there is no need for complex construction. Professionals can quickly assemble it with the help of simple tools, which greatly shortens the construction period and reduces the impact on the surrounding environment. It has incomparable advantages for projects that need to be put into use quickly, such as temporary accommodation in tourist attractions and emergency resettlement housing.
