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About Builder - Blok Studio
| Project | Blok Studio Container Resort |
| Designer and Builder | Blok Studio |
| Containers | 4 |
| Area | 1300 sqft Living Area + 1400 sqft Deck Area |
| Year | 2024 |
| Location | Joshua Tree, California, United States |
Welcome to Blok Studio. This is a new, modern one-of-a-kind container home, which features (4) 40ft high cube shipping containers, DirecTV, large wrap around deck, 20' container heated pool plus hot tub!
Great place to unwind in the serene outdoor living areas, complete with breathtaking views of the Joshua Tree landscape. Property is located on the south side of the 62 Highway. Just 1 mile from the downtown area and four miles minutes to the West entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park.
You will have access to the surrounding area around the property. Includes a hot tub, heated container pool, outdoor furniture, propane fire pit, BBQ grill, sun chairs on the deck plus more!
Location and Contact Info
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Address 7325 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Construction
Video
About Builder - Blok Studio
We work with clients to provide safe, durable, sustainable solutions that are faster and less expensive than traditional building methods. Blok Studio has been created by a team of entrepreneurs, design architects and general contractors with the goal of creating high quality modular structures with speed and at affordable prices.
Most of our design models include 20′ and 40′ size shipping containers, that in combinations can be great outstanding and quality spaces for residential and commercial use. Our process allows us to provide increased value to our clients through our proven preconstruction programs. The ability to provide preconstruction services upfront including early estimates, life cycle costing and value analysis enables us to provide a superior facility to our client at project completion.
We are located near the Port of Long Beach CA, one of the largest commercial transportation hubs in the world.
Why Containers
Containers are not only sustainable, but they save time and money. A prefabricated shipping container home makes the construction process much simpler and more efficient than ever before. Why spend months building when it could be weeks? Containers can reduce traditional construction time by up to 40%. A prefabricated shipping container structure makes the construction process much simpler and more efficient than ever before. They are pre-plubmed, pre-wired, and delivered completely assembled. As long as the required services (water, electric, sewer/septic) are onsite, they can be set, secured, and hooked up the same day. You can be up and running that night. Containers are much stronger than normal wood construction methods. Shipping containers are able to resist snow, wind, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. Hard and soft costs can also be lower by as much as 20%-25%.
Containers can substantially offset a development’s carbon footprint and reduce the use of natural resources by eliminating the need of millions of acres of forest in traditional building methods. With more containers being imported than exported, we have an opportunity to recycle something that is desperately looking for a new home.
Containers are much stronger than normal wood construction methods. Shipping containers are able to resist snow, wind, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. They were required to withstand all kinds of abuse as they journey through some of the world’s harshest climates. From salt water to freezing temperatures, a shipping container is meant to handle the worst of the worst while protecting some of the world’s most precious cargo. Comprised of Corten steel, it is in a shipping containers DNA to protect itself from any corrosion or rust. There not subject to rot or mold damage. Termites and other pests don’t like to eat steel.
When shipping containers were originally created, they were designed with modularity in mind. Imagine them as life-size lego blocks and you will start to see the vast possibilities and opportunities. Build a single level or multi-story building. Place one in your backyard and 10 years later move it somewhere new. Modular just means flexibility without jeopardizing quality. Pre-manufactured modular construction is a more versatile and predictable way to build.
When it comes to construction methods and building materials there are few alternatives that are as durable, portable and sustainable.
Process
At Blok Studio we understand that most jobs are unique. During the process, your project is analyzed by our team to ensure the completed design is one you’ll be happy with for many years to come.
Our projects are built efficiently in a matter of weeks and installed in most times in a matter of days, with all services, trades and materials project managed and architecturally supervised at our California based location.
Project Steps:
- Develop a Plan: Together, we develop a plan with a budget estimate.
- Design Planning & Approval: We develop all the set of Architectural Drawings, which are then submitted to your local jurisdiction’s building department for approval. All plans are drawn to The International Building Code.
- Construction: We prep and build the interior and exterior at our location.
- Final Inspection: We take time to review every detail of construction, test windows , plumbing pipes and Internal wired system to ensure 100% Quality before delivery.
- Delivery to your site: Prefabricated containers are delivered to your site by forklift or crane where the footings or foundation has been erected.
- Assembly: Blok Studio modules are erected on site. The utilities are connected. All kitchen -bathroom units and appliances are installed (when applicable).
Final Walkthrough.
You’re Done!
FAQ
WHO WANTS TO LIVE/WORK IN A STRUCTURE THAT LOOKS LILKE A CARGO CONTAINER?
Most of the homes/structures do not look like a Shipping Container. The ISBU is only the super-structure shell. It can be covered with anything used in traditional construction -wood, stucco, vinyl siding, limestone, shingles, brownstone, brick and aluminum siding. Second, the Cargo Container look is also becoming a bit trendy and some prefer all or part of the home/structure to remain natural.
ARE CONTAINER HOMES/STRUCTURES LESS EXPENSIVE?
Yes. In most occasions, you’ll save about 20%-25% from traditional stick built construction. Structures can range from simple to complex. Costs increase based on complexity of design and scope of work to perform.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD ONE?
The build process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for our prefab design upto 640sf with standard finish options. Custom build units can take longer. Much faster than traditional construction though. The permit process will vary upon the local code approval.
WHAT ABOUT CODES AND ZONING?
Codes and zoning will differ depending on the City/County that the unit will be placed and how it will be secured. Typical building code options are Factory Built Housing (FBH), Housing & Urban Development (HUD), and Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW). We work with your respective planning office to ensure compliance before building begins.
WHAT SIZES ARE OFFERED?
The measurements of the containers are generally categorized by their length and two options for height.
“Standard” = 8’6” or “High-cube” = 9’6”
20’ Long x 8’ Wide = 160 sf
40’ Long x 8’ Wide = 320 sf
45’ Long x 8’ Wide = 360 sf
Other sizes of containers are available such as 8′, 10′ and 53′. These are specially made but are a minority.
DO SHIPPING CONTAINERS GET VERY HOT OR COLD INSIDE?
No! Sure, if you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t insulate. The units are insulated using a combination of eco-BAT or closed-cell insulation and multi-ceramic thermal reflection exterior coatings (walls R-19, ceilings R-38). Our insulation practices typically meet or exceed most building requirements. In fact, if you build a home, office, emergency shelter or storage unit using Ceramic Insulation Paint (spray) the structure will probably be more energy efficient than a conventional home. Included AC/Heat provides cool air on hot summer days, and warm air on cold northern winter days.
WHAT ABOUT RUST AND CORROSION ON A SHIPPING CONTAINER?
No. Remember, an ISBU is a Shipping Container used for ocean shipping, humidity and saltwater. A shipping container is a special, non corrosive Corten steel; then, when coated with the Ceramic Insulation Paint, it becomes virtually rust proof and also prevents mildew, mold and is highly antiseptic.
ARE CONTAINER STRUCTURES SAFE?
Yes, ISBU (Inter-Modal Steel Building Unit) Homes can withstand 100 MPH winds on a foundation, or 175 MPH winds when easily anchored with pylons. Very solid in Tornados or Hurricanes. It would be the most perfect safety cocoon in an Earthquake. Even in a direct hit, the structure my possibly roll around a little but certainly not collapse. It’s much safer and stronger than a conventional housing structure. Shipping containers are also FIRE resistant.
WHAT ABOUT UTILITIES?
Plumbing is set up so that the container can be either hooked up to city approved drainage, or simply hooked up to both a blackwater and greywater portable tank. Water saving fixtures come standard in containers. Water supply can either be provided by city approved water hookup, or for “Off-grid”, a water reservoir tank in conjunction with a pump can be used.
Compact tankless water heaters are utilized for on demand hot water.
Electricity is set up so that the container can be either hooked up to city approved power, or for “Off-grid”, simply hooked up to an appropriate generator. Solar Power is also an excellent option for our containers.
WHAT TYPE OF FOUNDATIONS DO CONTAINERS REQUIRE?
There really is no difference between conventional construction and container-based construction in terms of foundations. Any type of foundation system used in a particular area that is dictated by the sub-surface soil conditions can be used. They can be placed on approved slab style foundation or concrete pier foundation (recommended). Concrete blocks and railroad ties also can work.
There are three main types of foundations: Pier, Slab and Strip. A Pier foundation is usually the cheapest and the fastest one to build. The piers are generally laid at each corner of the container. With a Slab Foundation, the weight of the container is spread over the entire slab, vs just the piers. However, because of the additional concrete used and the vast amount of space which needs excavating, slab foundations are significantly more expensive than pier foundations. A Strip foundation is just as the name implies: a strip of concrete which is laid to support the containers, is normally 1-2-foot-wide and 4-foot-deep and runs the perimeter of the container.
WHAT TYPES OF FACADES AND FINISHES CAN BE USED?
We can work with any façades used in traditional construction including limestone, stucco, shingles, brownstone, brick and aluminum siding. We work with standard or custom finishes throughout and fit doors and windows to meet the customer’s design.
CAN YOU FINANCE A CONTAINER HOME?
As container homes are becoming a more popular permanent housing alternative, lenders are beginning to take notice. There are some lenders that will offer construction loans that can be rolled in to a 30-year mortgage.
| Address | 5501 Engineer Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA |
| Phone | 949-887-4972 |
| Website | https://blokstudio.com/ |
| https://www.instagram.com/blokstudioliving/ |
Blok Studio Container Resort - 1300 sqft 2 Bedrooms Shipping Container Home, Heated Pool and Spa, Joshua Tree, California