The Pros and Cons of Cargo Container Architecture | ArchDaily - 0 views
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There are copious benefits to the so-called shipping container architecture model. A few of these advantages include: strength, durability, availability, and cost.
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there are a lot of downsides to building with cargo containers. For instance, the coatings used to make the containers durable for ocean transport also happen to contain a number of harmful chemicals, such as chromate, phosphorous, and lead-based paints. Moreover, wood floors that line the majority of shipping container buildings are infused with hazardous chemical pesticides like arsenic and chromium to keep pests away.
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