This is genius! I have been reading recently about the newest craze in "green" living. Several companies are using recycled shipping containers to create prefab modern homes. Not only are they cheaper than the traditional building costs of a new home, they are strong...and easily transported. That is why companies are springing up all over the world that are beginning to specialize in this niche market. Addis Containers, a New Zealand company that specializes in container house design and construction, has created a website where you can not only learn about the benefits of building with shipping containers, but you can actually browse layouts to find the design that best fits you and your lifestyle.
In addition to homes, recycled shipping containers have been used to create student housing, "portable" hotels, artist studios, and on-site camping for special outdoor events.
Click here to read a great article on container homes by Ecoble.
Visit Addis Containers website here.
Images from Ecoble and Addis Containers.
In addition to homes, recycled shipping containers have been used to create student housing, "portable" hotels, artist studios, and on-site camping for special outdoor events.
Click here to read a great article on container homes by Ecoble.
Visit Addis Containers website here.
Images from Ecoble and Addis Containers.
More and more architects would be searching for ways on how to build affordable homes from these shipping containers with the intention to provide an alternative home especially for those who might find it hard to fund for a home made out of bricks and stones.
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