Its been a long time coming, but we have started the EI House build starting with the dining room table.The goal was to create an epic center piece that would show case what is capable with the right mind set and a little time. I...
Something a little different this week.----------------------------------------------------------Modpools’ patent pending pool utilizes the structural rigidity of a modified shipping container to provide end users with a relocatable hot pool. Set up your pool in minutes and take advantage of Modpools’ built in spa. Enjoy your pool all...
Great use of pulley systems!-------------------------------------The goal of this project was to transform an existing storage on the roof of a residential apartment to a livable place. Considering the fact that existing space was very limited, design team initial concept was to incorporate all the residential...
Deciding the factors of how to use natural flow of air in the EI House to limit need for traditional cooling.--------------------Nothing is more rational than using the wind, a natural, free, renewable and healthy resource, to improve the thermal comfort of our projects. The awareness...
This is a video we produced from inside a Chinese factory showing the building of an intermodal shipping container. These containers are purpose built for BigSteelBox and are are painted our colors and branded with decals in the factory.Full Video on YoutubeFrom BigBoxSteel ...
We decided to use Corten as the major siding component, as it meets our keep the maintenance minimal and industrial looking requirement. Have a look:--------------------------------------------------Weathering steel, best-known under the trademark COR-TEN steel and sometimes written without the hyphen as corten steel, is a group of...
Advantages of green roofs Research from around the world indicates that green roofs reduce annual run-off from roofs by at least 50%, and more usually by 60-70% – contributing to urban drainage and flood alleviation schemes. Moreover, the rate of release following heavy rainfall is slowed,...