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Container Architecture as a Socialized and Economic Housing

Requested from NHA by M. Obiano at 10:30 AM on Nov 13, 2019.
Purpose: Academic Research
Date of Coverage: 11/13/2019 - 11/13/2019
Tracking no: #NHA-030653331912

Obiano 10:30 AM, Nov 13, 2019 

Hi! I'm a 5th-year architecture student and currently taking up my thesis about Micro-housing. May I ask what are your thoughts about making shipping containers as an innovative housing for socialized and economic subdivisions?

Decision Maker 06:51 PM, Nov 14, 2019 

November 14, 2019

Dear Ms. Obaino:

Thank you for your request dated November 13, 2019 for information on shipping container housing for socialized housing and economic subdivision development projects.

We shall endorsed your request to our Housing Technology & Technical Research Department for evaluation and action.

We shall update you on status of said request.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

JASON P. CASTRO SR.
FOI Receiving Officer

Maninit 08:47 PM, Nov 27, 2019 

November 27, 2019

Dear Ms. Obiano:

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated November 13, 2019 for information on Container Architecture as a Socialized and Economic Housing.

Per coordination with our Housing Technology and Technical Research Department (HTTRD), we were informed that they already replied to your request thru email on November 18, 2019, to wit:

"Dear Ms. Obiano:
I am writing in reply to your query dated November 13, 2019 regarding your thesis about Micro-Housing and use of shipping containers as innovative housing for socialized and economic subdivision.  Shipping container structures are a highly controversial architectural proposition.  Container Housing may have a potential, however there are some considerations and I hope you will also try to research it further.
1.       Availability of quality containers
a.       Are you considering new containers or reusing old containers which are commonly used in foodparks?
2.       Handling, transportation and delivery
a.       Equipment requirements for transportation and installation methodologies.
3.       Structural issues
a.       Integrity especially for multi-story design proposal.
4.       Adaptability and flexibility in design
a.       How will you address thermal insulation.
b.       Treatment to corrosion
c.       Maintenance issues
d.       Construction technologies and connections to be used.
I hope that I have answered some of your questions.  Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at our office at 929-5850 or email me at nhahttrd.hdd@gmail.com
Thank you!
Best regards,
Arch. Louise Chito B. Ranay
Senior Architect
Housing Technology and Technical Research Department
2nd Floor, HTREX Building, NHA Main Compound
Elliptical Road, Diliman Quezon City
Landline: +632.790.0800 loc 422 / +632.929.5850 Telefax"

For your information and reference.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

MARICRIS G. MANINIT
Head FOI Compliance and Monitoring Unit
Information Chief A

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