How repurposed shipping containers play a part in a pandemic

Apr 14, 2020

Shipping containers to the rescue – from site offices to isolation wards

Repurposing shipping containers has become more prevalent over the years and especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. The dramatic number of cases led to urgent need of isolation wards and makeshift dormitories as well as temporary on-site working spaces for officials and medical staff to combat the situation.

Shipping containers were the perfect solution as they can be transported and set up quickly. As COVID-19 cases dwindle, the facility can be dismantled and removed quickly without much hassle.

We also witnessed similar events worldwide:

Container Hospital - Shipping containers to the rescue – from site offices to isolation wards Repurposing shipping containers has become more prevalent over the years and especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. The dramatic number of cases led to urgent need of isolation wards and makeshift dormitories as well as temporary on-site working spaces for officials and medical staff to combat the situation. Shipping containers were the perfect solution as they can be transported and set up quickly. As COVID-19 cases dwindle, the facility can be dismantled and removed quickly without much hassle. We also witnessed similar events worldwide:

Fully functional isolation hospital in China. Photo: Engineering News Record

Covid Container Modular System developed by WSP Hong Kong Engineers. Photo: WSP Global Inc.

Mobile containerized medical solution in the Netherlands. Photo: Hospitainer

A makeshift medical facility in Daegu, South Korea. Photo: The Wall Street Journal

Shipping-container intensive care unit at Turin hospital in Italy. Photo: Dezeen

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