Overview
A smaller capsule house in an all aluminium shell, inspired by spaceships. The one bedroom, one bathroom design saves on shipping, two units fit in one container, and every unit has 270 degree floor to ceiling windows and a large balcony.
Gallery
Photos and floor plans
Features & materials
Engineered, specified, finished
Structure & materials
- Main frame
- 100 × 100mm galvanised steel pipe, about 2.6 tonnes, rust and corrosion resistant, anti seismic, does not deform after repeated lifts
- Exterior wall
- 2.5mm aluminium plate, fluorocarbon baked paint, rated for 30 years
- Insulation
- 50mm extruded polystyrene board plus 50mm sprayed polyurethane foam
- Glazing
- 6+15A+6mm insulated Low E glass, coated for privacy
- Floor build up
- Cement fibre board base with a pearl cotton insulation layer
- Structural board
- 8mm oriented strand board
- Floor
- Composite wood flooring
- Interior walls
- 6mm carbon crystal panel
- Base
- 4 to 6 galvanised steel bases for any terrain
Standard configuration
- Structure
- Anti seismic hot dip galvanised steel structure; multi layer thermal insulation
- Cladding & panels
- Custom aluminium outer cladding and ceiling panels, interior wall/ceiling panels and cabinetry in standard colours
- Glazing
- Aluminium door and window system with hollow Low E tempered glass curtain wall; 180° to 360° floor to ceiling windows
- Bathroom
- Brand name high end fixtures, dry and wet separation
- Services
- Brand name water pipes and wiring; whole house HVAC and water heater
- Comfort
- Whole house electric curtain track and sunshade; indoor lighting and indoor/outdoor ambient lighting
- Entry
- Insulated fireproof entrance door with smart access control; smart control panel for lights and curtains
Options
- Air & heating
- Fresh air system; underfloor heating
- Power
- Solar power supply system
- Layout
- Exclusive customised layout plan
Delivery & installation
From factory to site
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Delivery
Capsules are too large for a standard 40ft container and usually ship on a 40ft flat rack. Two E3 units fit in one container.
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Foundation
Before delivery, prepare 4 to 6 concrete footings or a steel foundation. Detailed instructions and drawings are provided, and plumbing and electrical pipes are pre installed on the exterior.
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Installation
The capsule weighs 6 to 10 tonnes and is placed with a 25 to 35 tonne crane. For multi unit projects, engineers can attend to guide installation.
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Connection
Connect the pre installed services to your local water and electricity supply.
Questions
About this model
How is a capsule house delivered and installed?
Capsules ship complete, usually on a 40ft flat rack container, and are lifted onto 4 to 6 concrete footings or a steel foundation with a 25 to 35 tonne crane. They weigh 6 to 10 tonnes.
Can it suit a cold climate?
The E8 is also available without its balcony; the enclosed version is recommended for cold regions. Underfloor heating and a fresh air system are available as options.
What does it cost?
Pricing is confirmed per configuration, site and delivery location. Contact us for a quote.
E3 Capsule House
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