The Future of Building with Steel Shipping Containers
Bob talks with David Cross (formerly of Tampa Armature Works) about the future of home construction with steel shipping containers.
Project: Storm-Ready Housing
Touring the Interior of the Container-Built Home
General contractor Buba Barrow joins Bob for a tour of the finish work and interior layout, starting on the tiled front porch, moving through the open-plan family, kitchen, and dining spaces, and then into the four bedrooms.
Installing Non-Slip Exterior Tiles and Impact-Resistant Windows
Bob discusses finishing touches with general contractor Buba Barrow. On the front porch, a non-slip, mildew-resistant tile is being installed. The installation of the windows, with impact-resistant glass and a sturdy frames, is virtually complete.
Finished Exterior of the Container-Built Home
The front of the home is complete and looks like the exterior of any home in the American suburbs. Bob talks with Ray Price, the project manager for the St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Services and Steve Armstrong, the architect.
Design Options for Container-Built Homes
Bob talks with David Cross from Tampa Armature Works. Cross reviews the versatility of designing houses with shipping containers. Both traditional and contemporary models are available using this method of construction.
Layout for a Container-Built Home
Bob joins Steve Armstrong, the project architect and engineer, to discuss the project. The challenge of building a home like this is marrying new methods of construction with traditional methods to create a conventional-looking family home.
Building a Hurricane-Resistant Home
Bob talks with Leslie Chapman-Henderson from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) about the technologies involved in securing a roof. Chapman-Henderson explains the importance of keeping a roof secure in high-wind situations.
Adding a Steel Partition and Creating a Stucco Surface
Bob talks to Derek Mercer and Delwin Carter of Tampa Armature Works about how to treat the steel exterior to make it look more like a conventional house. Bob then talks to the painter, who applies metal primer, then stucco finish, and finally ceramic insulating paint.
Revitalizing Bartlett Park
St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Servicesis encouraging first-time home buyers in Bartlett Park to take charge of their neighborhood in a sustainable way.
Historic Neighborhoods of St. Petersburg
Bob visits the historic neighborhoods and parks of St. Petersburg, FL.