“Given a compact power source, the house of the future would have no roots tying it to the ground. Gone would be water pipes, drains, power lines; the autonomous home could therefore move, or be moved to anywhere on Earth at the owner’s whim.” - Arthur C. Clarke 1966
" HYBRID CARGOTECTURE - TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION "
Vision & Values
About Us
Hybrid Cargotecture Development Private Limited is a company incorporated in Sri Lanka with the sole objective of conceptualizing, designing and marketing Hybrid Housing and other value for money buildings and accommodation solutions in Sri Lanka.
Hybrid Cargotecture Development Private Limited had designed, conceptualized and built many Hybrid housing and other accommodation solutions in Sri Lanka which had won several accolades from construction experts in Sri Lanka and abroad.
Our Services
At Hybrid Cargotecture Development, We strongly believe in the ability of Up-Cycled shipping containers being the future buildings blocks for various infrastructure needs.
HCD can transform all your imaginations into reality using these magic shipping container boxes. We utilize 20',40' ISO shipping containers and custom sized containers to create spaces like Luxury Hybrid Homes, Hybrid Buildings, Luxury and semi luxury Offices (Gold office, Silver office, Bronze office) Hybrid luxury, Boutique, Budget & Back packer Hotels, Ablutions, Industrial Units, Hybrid Villas, Retail Zones, Hybrid Restaurants, Hybrid Cafes & Kitchens, Hybrid Washrooms, Mobile Caravans, container Pop-up Shops, Mega Camps (for Mining, Military & Rehabilitation Purposes) and Container Homes for many other purposes.
The Notion of Sustainability Behind Hybrid Container Homes or Buildings
Hybrid Cargotecture or Shipping Container Architecture is usually labeled as a green, sustainable or eco-friendly form of building because it focuses on recycling or upcycling used shipping containers that would otherwise be nothing more than a discarded pile of steel taking up space in some port around the world. Furthermore by recycling these steel structures there is obviously less demand for brick, cement, wood and other building materials. This subsequently lowers the total embodied energetic cost associated with a home.
Using recycled materials is certainly a fundamental aspect of " Sustainable Architecture - In this era ".
What are the Advantages of Building a Hybrid House or a Building?
Value For Money
Hybrid Cargotecture shipping container homes comes with Luxury finishes at low cost. A two Bedroom house built from shipping containers can range in price from Rs. 2,800,000 to Rs. 3,500,000, which is about half the price per square foot of a conventional home. On the other hand, A Hybrid Bed Room can be bought and furnish for low as Rs. 950,000. The general consensus is that Hybrid Shipping Container homes are cheaper to build than conventional housing
Ready Made
Pre-designed Hybrid Cargotecture Houses ready to be purchased. Check with our customer service deprtment of our range of Ready Made Chalets and Offices
Safety & Comforts
Hybrid Shipping Containers Homes are as safe as any other Home.Temperature Controlled, No lightning or Tsunami risk. Shipping container homes are universally known for one key attribute: strength. They’re almost always made out of steel, a material that’s known to be resistant to the harshest weather conditions. Yes, this includes extreme forms of natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes as well.
Mobility
One of the benefits of Hybrid container homes is their mobility. Depending on how the home is built it can be transported, Relocated during its lifetime to another location at a minimal cost.
Minimum Investment in Land
Can be built in an extent less than 5 perches of owned or leased land
Life & Warranty
Built from ISO Cor-ten steel shipping containers which can be used for more than 100 years
Fast Delivery
Container Conversions could be done and Delivered with in 15 to 180 days depending on the design
Modern Styles
Range of designs to suit your lifestyle. Flexibility of adding units
Eco Friendly
Manufactured from Up-Cycled shipping containers and recyclable materials. Options to integrate solar power and rain water harvesting
Prices
Hybrid Housing, Container Homes, Container Office and Storage Price List
Hybrid Hotels, Homes, Offices are exactly what they sound like; Homes made from Corten steel shipping containers that you see carrying goods on Ships. From these giant Lego blocks, We are building homes of all shapes and sizes. 8ft X 20ft Container makes a Luxury Chalet with a Deck or a Bedroom. Two 20ft Containers makes 1 bedroom house with living pantry washroom. Eight containers together can make a two-storey large house. Hundreds of container micro-apartments together can make a huge apartment building.
*** Below prices are quoted in US $ payable in Sri Lankan rupees at the current exchange rate.
Hybrid Bedroom Unit (Bedroom with attached bathroom) - Starting from US $ 5,600/-
Hybrid Chalet Unit (Bedroom with attached bathroom and open Veranda) - Starting from US $ 7,700/-
Small Hybrid House (Sitting, Dining and 1 bedroom with attached bathroom) - Starting from US $ 10,600/-
Medium Hybrid House (Sitting, Dining and 2 bedrooms with attached bathrooms) - Starting from US $ 15,900/-
Large Hybrid House (Sitting, Dining and 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms) - Starting from US $ 21,200
HCD specialized in designing and manufacturing Container Office, Cabins and Storage Containers etc... We have mastered the art of converting a shipping Container to a Hybrid Office/Cabin using Hybrid Cargotecture Technology (HCT).
Hybrid office/ cabin - bronze (a door and a window) starting from US $ 3,700/-
Hybrid office/ cabin - silver (a door and two windows) starting from US $ 4,250/-
Hybrid office/ cabin - gold (office with toilet) starting from US $ 5,375/-
Hybrid office/ cabin - platinum (luxury with toilet) starting from US $ 7,000/-
Basic storage unit (20' empty container) starting from US $ 2,450/-
Filing/ storage unit (20 ft container with filing racks) starting from US $ 12,400/-
Kitchen unit (20 ft container with exhaust hoods/fans) starting from US $ 10,250/-
Bathroom solutions - standard toilet (20 ft container) starting from US $ 10,200/-
Bathroom solutions - standard toilet (40 ft container) stating from US $ 14,200/-
*Land & utility supplies to be provided by the buyer. Transport cost which may vary depending on the location is payable separately. Above prices are subject to change without notice. We offer various other accommodation and container conversion related products.
You may contact us for more information and prices.
Call us on +94 76 332 8888 or email enquiries@hybridcargotecture.com
Designs | Specifications
Sample Container Placing Designs
How big is a Shipping Container?
Standard 20ft shipping containers are 8ft (2.43m) wide, 8.5ft (2.59m) high and lengths; 20ft (6.06m)
Standard 40ft shipping containers are 8ft (2.43m) wide, 9.5ft (2.89m) high and lengths; 40ft (12.2m).
A standard 20ft shipping container has a capacity of 33.1m3 – enough room for almost 100 household washing machines!
Frequently Asked Questions
Hybrid houses are made from shipping containers. How would you control corrosion?
A shipping container is a special, non-corrosive Corten steel; then, when coated with appropriate primer , it becomes virtually rust proof and also prevents fungi, mold and is highly antiseptic.
Sri Lanka being a tropical country close to the equator, is very hot and humid. How would a hybrid house made from shipping containers control the temperature?
The 8mm thick insulation fixed to the internal panel which is further covered with internal cladding. The insulation increases the thermal efficiency and ensures room temperature. Moreover shipping containers have ventilation points. These are also being effectively used to reduce the heat within the container.
How could the hybrid shipping container house be protected from lightning and thunder?
During lighting shipping containers act as a Faraday cage by distributing the electrostatic charges around the exterior of the house structure. As a result there will be no harm on the people living inside the house. Protection is more than a conventional house since the whole structure is double earthed.
How a Shipping Container Constructed?
ISO Standerd containers are designed to withstand the rigors of marine transportation and are constructed with a high tensile steel rigid framework, with corrugated steel walls and doors. The floors are 28mm marine ply that is both rot and vermin proof, mounted on steel cross members. Standard containers have double doors fitted at one end, retained by 4 full height locking bars all fitted with lockable handles.
What is the durability of the house?
Shipping Containers have the strongest structure compared to wood, concrete or normal steel buildings and also it has a shelf life of over 20 years in the rough weather conditions during sea transportation. Containers when used for housing construction shall result in extension of its shelf life due to static environment and other conditions. Hybrid Cargotecture Development provide lifetime warranty on all its products subject to maintenance.
How will the hybrid house be protected from termites?
The house is completely termite free because the structure of the house is made out of steel and the interior cladding is done using gypsum boards which are resistant to termite attacks.
How many floors higher can it be built?
The HYBRID Building designs can be made up to 3 floors high without reinforcement and 6 floors higher with reinforcement. As we all know in a cargo vessel containers are stacked up to 8 levels with cargo inside.
How can you move the house?
First the house will have to be de-assembled into movable parts and transported to the required location using proper utility vehicles.
Why does it take less time to construct?
It takes less time to construct because we use shipping containers itself for the structure of the house and it is just the matter of adding the additional components to make it a complete house. Also our team of expert employees have been in this business for over a decade and are highly professional and experienced.
How safe is it against theft?
Hybrid functions just as any other conventional house. However it is much safer than a normal house. The walls of the house are entirely made out of steel and a thief cannot break through it unless he tries to cut the wall which requires heavy machinery. If the client requires more safety through the windows we are able to use Special glasses or fix grills as well.
Can it be insured?
Yes the house can be insured just as a normal conventional house.
How should the maintenance be done?
The house needs to be maintained properly just as any other house. If a client needs such assistance they can sign a maintenance agreement with our company to make sure the necessary actions are taken on time to increase the durability of the house.
How to get electricity and water?
Electricity and water supply can be obtained from the respective authorities without any problems through standard application process. HCD can provide necessary plans and technical details if required by the authorities. The client shall bear the cost of these utilities and undertake to provide it along with the land.
What about the foundation of the house?
There is no need to spend a large sum of money on putting the foundation like it is done for a conventional house since it only requires four corner posts to anchor a container.
How will the waste water be disposed?
The owner should do the necessary ground preparation to place the septic tanks to dispose the waste from the kitchen sink and the toilets and the pipe connections from the house will be connected to the tanks during the construction process.
Service & Maintainance
Warranty
Like any house that is unique and achieves extraordinary comforts and safety, my Hybrid House too requires regular service and maintenance. Hybrid Cargotecture’s 12-month warranty covers my entire Hybrid House, which is manufactured as per HCD guidelines using recommended materials. This warranty includes free workmanship for any repairs of my Hybrid House that becomes necessary during the warranty period.
Further, I am privileged to have lifetime service and maintenance from them at very attractive discounts.
Discounts
Period Discount
1st Year Free*
2-5 Year 10% for Materials & Labour
5-10 Year 20% for Materials & Labour
10–20 Years 25% for Materials & Labour
Over 20 Years 30% for Materials & Labour
*Conditions Apply
After Sales Service
I have acquired one of the most unique, innovative and iconic symbols of prestige and life style. And naturally, I deserve nothing less than comprehensive and competent service from Hybrid Cargotecture Product Development/ Service Centre owned and managed by Hybrid Cargotecture Development Private Limited (HCD ) . Having been in the forefront of innovative and luxurious housing solutions, Hybrid Cargotecture Service Centre is the only qualified service provider that I can rely on for authentic care for my Hybrid House in Sri Lanka.
Hybrid Housing posses wide range of exclusive housing features, thus only factory trained technical professional from HCD are qualified to service and maintain these specialized buildings with accuracy and care. Their exceptional skills and state of the art equipment’s shall ensure smooth diagnosis and speedy repairs of my Hybrid House.
When it comes to service standards, they are committed to restoring everything from an old shipping container to a latest Hybrid Hosing or a Building.
Every Hybrid House sold by Hybrid Cargotecture is backed by warranty and wide range of Hybrid Services, ensuring that my Hybrid House brings me lifetime happiness.
Service Packages for Paint
When it comes to my Hybrid House, Beauty is more than the skin deep. Its unique exterior with Marine/Auto grade paintwork offers significantly greater and improved gloss appearance in comparison to other houses. Further these specialized Marine/Auto grade paints keep the exterior wall panels protected from any form of corrosion that may occur during the lifetime of my house.
With My Paint Package, I can decide and change the exterior color of my hybrid house to any color of my choice.
This is why Hybrid Hosing offers a range of Paint Packages to keep my Hybrid House in dazzling condition and shape.
Service Packages for Interior
My Hybrid House interior is as important as its exterior, as it will affect my living comforts in more ways than one. With Hybrid Cargotecture Interior Package, I can be sure that the interior, walls, ceiling and the floors of my Hybrid House is cleaned and repaired for long-term durability and hygiene, to provide truly comfortable living.
With My Interior, I have the option to include the service and maintenance of my bathroom, which include service, and/or replacement of the interior floors, walls, windows, equipment’s, plumbing work, electrical work and other related work.
Service Packages for Doors & Windows
My Hybrid House comes with various types of eco friendly materials for its doors and windows. With the frequency of usage overtime, there is a tendency for high wear and tear of lock, latches and other parts of these doors and windows.
With My Doors & Windows Package, I can be sure that locks are properly lubricated if not replaced to ensure that my doors and windows are in perfect condition for long-term durability and security of my Hybrid House.
Transport & Site Handling
How To Check if a Container Can Take to My Land?
Can You Send a Technical Officer to Check if it Requires Special Transport Arrangements?
Once the Hybrid House is ready how do you transport the Home to my Land?
Things To Know about Transport and Delivery
Most customers ask us to deliver their containers using a Boom truck. These have an on-board crane which is used to off-load the containers and place them on the ground.
Containers are normally offloaded from the side of the vehicle and the required width for offloading is 25 foot. If necessary, we can arrange a Site Survey by our transport company to double-check. Should you have any concerns about the suitability of your site, please call us to discuss.
To assist you in checking your site we have compiled the following guidelines. Consider the following questions:
- Can your site take a 28ft Long x 9ft wide vehicle? (20ft units are normally delivered on this type of vehicle.)
- Can your site take a 60ft Long x 9ft wide vehicle? (40ft units are normally delivered on this type of vehicle.)
- Does your site have hard access? (Our vehicles will not normally drive over grass, fields, muddy areas or uneven ground, unless this has been pre-agreed.)
- Are there any underground cables or manholes?
- Are there any overhead cables? (If you have any overhead cables, please check height.)
- Are there any overhanging trees? (If you have any overhanging trees, please check height.)
- If you wish us to offload or load containers from a public road, then you will need to take responsibility for any legal implications.
- Delivery time required (site opening times)? (We are unable to guarantee an exact time, due to traffic and possible delays that are beyond our control.)
- Where access for a truck presents a problem we can normally come up with a solution, such as hiring a crane.
Delivery Over Grass or Wet Ground
By using Heavy Duty Ground Protection Plates, Hybrid Cargotecture is now able to offer ground protection on deliveries to locations where access is over soft or sensitive ground.
There are many benefits to using Ground Protection Plates, they:
- give fast temporary access to working areas.
- are quickly installed and removed leaving no damage.
- have an Anti-Slip, 80 Ton Capacity.
- are co-ordinated to meet our vehicle onsite for quick and trouble free delivery.
Worldwide Order Placement & Shipping
Could I Make a purchase and get the Hybrid Container delivered to My Country?
Is it safe for shipping after containers are Converted ?
What are the stranded size of a Container Home or Office Eligible for Shippping?
Hybrid Housing Comes in two container sizes eligible for worldwide shipping ,
20-Foot (6.1 m) containers are 20 feet (6.1 m) long, 8 feet (2.44 m) wide, and 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m) high.The floor area is 15 square meters (160 square feet)
The 40ft standard Hybrid shipping container is 12.192 meters (40ft) long, 2.438 meters (8ft) wide, and 2.896 meters (9ft 6 inches) high. The floor area is 29.724 square metres (320 square feet)
Do You arrange transport to port?
How do i get the Hybrid Container to my land when it arrives?
What is the order placing process?
Things To Know about Transport and Delivery
Most customers opt to deliver their containers using a Boom truck. These have an on-board crane which is used to off-load the containers and place them on the ground.
Containers are normally offloaded from the side of the vehicle and the required width for offloading is 25 foot. If necessary, Arrange a Site Survey by the transport company to double-check. Should you have any concerns about the suitability of your site, please call us to discuss.
To assist you in checking your site we have compiled the following guidelines. Consider the following questions:
- Can your site take a 28ft or 34ft Long x 9ft wide vehicle? (20ft units are normally delivered on this type of vehicle.)
- Can your site take a 60ft Long x 9ft wide vehicle? (40ft units are normally delivered on this type of vehicle.)
- Does your site have hard access which needs prearrangements? ( grass, fields, muddy areas or uneven ground)
- Are there any underground cables or manholes?
- Are there any overhead cables? (If you have any overhead cables, please check height.)
- Are there any overhanging trees? (If you have any overhanging trees, please check height.)
- Where access for a truck presents a problem consider a solution, such as hiring a crane.
Storage Containers Buy / Rent
What are storage containers?
They are steel shipping containers manufactured to a very high specification using high tensile Corten (anti-corrosion) steel; they are not only strong and very secure, but also capable of surviving in extreme conditions. These design qualities ensure our containers are ideal to use for storage.
How heavy are storage shipping containers?
Approximate Empty Tare Weight:
20 foot storage container: 2.25 tonnes or 2200kg
40 foot storage container: 4 tonnes or 3950kg
How secure are the storage containers?
Storage containers are very secure and virtually vandal proof. As standard, there is provision for the fitment of padlocks to the door handles. For extra security we recommend a steel ‘Lock Box’ to be fitted to the storage container doors. Our ‘Lock Box’ is designed to encase a high security container padlock and protect the lock from being tampered with. The padlocks we supply fit into our lock boxes with ease. They are supplied with numbered keys and we also offer a replacement key service on request.
Can you put a storage container anywhere?
We use ‘Boom’ trucks fitted with their own crane to deliver the containers. The trucks require a delivery site with ample access and solid ground. The on-board crane sets down the storage container from the side of the vehicle and therefore we need approximately a 25ft width to facilitate the offloading. Additionally, there must be no overhead cables or overhanging trees in the way.
The delivery truck will be a maximum size of approximately either 34ft or 60ft long by 8ft 6″ wide. With the storage container on the vehicle the height will be around 15ft and when the crane is extended to its full height this will be approximately 25ft.
If you are not sure about your site, then simply send us a drawing with dimensions and we will check that the delivery is feasible.
Within reason we can get a storage container almost anywhere. All our storage containers have specially designed corner castings for lifting and positioning, and the 20ft containers also have forklift truck pockets. If you have any doubts call us and we’ll arrange for an expert to visit your site and carry out a survey
Do I need permission to place for a storage container?
Storage containers are non-permanent so in most cases not. However if the storage container is going to be in a residential area, near a road junction, or likely to cause complaints from neighbors, we recommend you check with your local or relevent authorities.
What should I put underneath the storage container?
Storage containers are self-supporting and do not need any special foundations, however for the doors to operate properly they should be placed on level ground. Our drivers can help with the positioning, however, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the ground is adequately prepared and that you have the materials to make the storage container sit . Examples of suitable materials are railway sleepers underneath the storage container, or a concrete paving block under each corner. Once level you can load up to 30 tonnes in a container without problem.
If we rent storage containers, can we buy them at a later date?
It may be possible to buy your container at a later date. Please contact us for details.
If we purchase storage containers, will you buy them back at a later date?
Yes, we frequently buy back containers from clients. The price will be subject to the condition of the container and any transport costs associated with collection.
Do we have a choice of colour?
Yes, storage containers are available in various colours, although Blue and Green are the most common colours. Hybrid Cargotecture also offers an external repainting service, where we can repaint to any colour to suit your purpose. We use NC quality paint that can be matched to BS and RAL colours.
How and when do we pay for the storage container?
You can pay for a storage container in a variety of ways, including cash or company cheque. When hiring a storage container the first payment required is the first four months container rental, along with the delivery and collection charges.
Do the storage containers have a problem with condensation?
There is a general misconception that condensation is an issue. The basic rule is that if you don’t load damp materials there is not a problem. We guarantee all our equipment as being watertight and additionally we equip our storage containers with ventilators that allow the container to breathe. However if you are using the storage container to store sensitive goods we recommend you opt for a high vented container. These have 10 ventilators fitted (most companies only fit 2) and this ensures condensation can be easily avoided. By using this design, many of our customer use our containers for storing furniture, paper archives and electrical goods. If you have major concerns we can also provide an anti-humidity product that hangs inside the container to ensure it is kept dry.
What maintenance do I need to carry out?
Steel storage containers are very robust and require little or no maintenance. They are manufactured to a full marine specification and designed to endure harsh conditions at sea. The are constructed using full marine grade paint, rot proof marine ply floors and galvanized or stainless steel fitting. When used in a domestic environment they provide years of maintenance free life. To ensure the doors are kept in good working order they should be placed on level ground, and we recommend that you grease the door hinges and locking rods at regular intervals.