Prefabricated containerized housing

Abstract

A single, self-contained housing core configured for containerization is provided. The housing core includes a first section having a floor and a first portion of walls. A second section is connected with the first section to define at least one cavity. The second section includes a ceiling and a second portion of the walls. The second section also includes a reservoir. Deployment items are disposed with the first and second sections. Implants are disposed within the first and second sections. Loose items are disposed with the first and second sections. Methods and systems of constructing a dwelling unit including the housing core and transporting the housing core via intermodal transport are also disclosed.

1 . A single, self-contained housing core configured for containerization, the housing core comprising:
 a first section including a floor and a first portion of walls;   a second section connected with the first section to define at least one cavity, the second section including a ceiling and a second portion of the walls, the second section also including a reservoir;   deployment items being disposed in the at least one cavity of the first and second sections; and   implants being disposed within the first and second sections.   
   
   
       2 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are fabricated from foam, plastic, wood, steel, aluminum or recycled waste material. 
   
   
       3 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein surfaces of the first and second sections are coated with a hard finishing compound. 
   
   
       4 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections include corner and/or edge reinforcements. 
   
   
       5 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core complies with ISO standards for intermodal freight transport. 
   
   
       6 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core is configured for standard containerization of a 20-foot container. 
   
   
       7 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core is configured for stand-alone operation. 
   
   
       8 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core includes water conservation components. 
   
   
       9 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core includes recycling components. 
   
   
       10 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the implants include high pressure laminate floor surfaces, plumbing pipe trees or receiver fittings. 
   
   
       11 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first section is injection molded. 
   
   
       12 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the second section is injection molded. 
   
   
       13 . A method for intermodal freight transport of a containerized housing core, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a single, self-contained housing core, the housing core including a first section and a second section;   injection molding a first section;   implanting components with the first section during injection molding;   injection molding a second section;   implanting components with the second section during injection molding;   joining the first section and the second section to define at least one cavity configured for disposal of deployment items and loose items therebetween;   disposing deployment items within the at least one cavity;   disposing loose items within the at least one cavity;   transporting the housing core via intermodal freight transport;   releasing the deployment items;   installing the deployment items with the first and second sections; and   constructing a dwelling unit with the housing core.   
   
   
       14 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first section and the second section are vacuum formed. 
   
   
       15 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first section is joined with the second section to define at least one cavity. 
   
   
       16 . A method for intermodal freight transport of a containerized housing core according to  claim 13 , further comprising the step of constructing exterior walls from materials stored within the housing core to construct the dwelling unit. 
   
   
       17 . A method for intermodal freight transport of a containerized housing core according to  claim 13 , further comprising the step of consolidating deployment items in the at least one cavity, whereby the step of consolidating includes partial installation of the deployment items and expansion of the deployment items during construction of the dwelling unit. 
   
   
       18 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core has a cross-sectional beam configuration to provide strength. 
   
   
       19 . A single, self-contained dwelling unit configured for containerization, the dwelling unit comprising:
 a lower half including a floor and a lower portion of walls;   an upper half joined with a lower half to define a plurality of cavities, the upper half including a ceiling and an upper portion of the walls; the upper half also including a reservoir configured for collection of water;   deployment items being disposed in the plurality of cavities;   implants being disposed with the lower half and the upper half;   loose items being disposed in the plurality of cavities, wherein the lower half and the upper half are joined in an I-beam configuration; and   extension walls being disposed in the plurality of cavities.   
   
   
       20 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the first section and the second section are connected to define a plurality of cavities. 
   
   
       21 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the deployment items are disposed with aligned openings of the first and second sections. 
   
   
       22 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , further comprising panels configured to protect the housing core and being removable from the housing core to form a wall extending from the housing core. 
   
   
       23 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured for assembly as a dwelling and provides immediate lateral stability of the dwelling. 
   
   
       24 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is configured to collect natural elements. 
   
   
       25 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , further comprising loose items being disposed in the at least one cavity of the first and second sections. 
   
   
       26 . A housing core according to  claim 25 , wherein the at least one cavity is configured to support materials for walls, which are constructed to enclose at least 1,000 square feet of enclosure. 
   
   
       27 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , further comprising installed components disposed with the first and second sections. 
   
   
       28 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the deployment items include a septic system. 
   
   
       29 . A housing core according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing core is configured for construction having solid walls at its corners.