Everybody deserves a home. And if that home is affordable, made from recycled materials, and looks unique, that’s even more of a reason to move in! And don’t let the fact that you’ll live in a shipping container get you down—that’s part of the appeal for some people.
One of the biggest fans of this living on the net is the ‘Shipping Container World’ Instagram page devoted to the fantastic and gorgeous homes built out of industrial shipping containers. We’re featuring some of the most exciting and creative houses they’ve featured, so scroll down, upvote your fave photos, and let us know which homes you liked the most.
It looks like there’s a bit of everything for everyone; you need to know where to find it. Like with most architectural projects, however, luxury models are always available, too. Who knew living in a literal container could be considered chique as well?
More info: Instagram | LivingInAContainer.com | (H/T)
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Like all projects, shipping container homes have their fair share of pros and cons.
EMS explains that one significant upside of using recycled containers for a building project is the speed of the construction which can be done within a few weeks or months, depending on the size of the house.
Moreover, container houses tend to be more cost-effective than alternatives and durable. Not only that, they’re much more mobile, too. Transporting such a home is far easier if you decide to move elsewhere.
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shippingcontainerworldThere are a bunch of cons, though. Depending on the current state of the shipping containers you plan to use for your new home, the entire project might not be as eco-friendly as you hope.
Some containers are already worn down or rusted, meaning they must be refurbished. That means spending money on additional materials, some of which aren’t fantastic for the environment.
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shippingcontainerworldFurthermore, you must ensure that the containers don’t contain hazardous materials beforehand. So you have to take the time and energy to inspect the materials ahead if you’re not relying on a trusted company to do the work for you and are relying more on your DIY skills.
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shippingcontainerworldThe ‘Shipping Container World’ Instagram project also works as a blog called ‘Living in a Container.’ The blog’s founder explains that they’d fallen in love with container homes and wanted to share how awesome these projects can be with the world.
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shippingcontainerworld“This blog, initially fashioned from my very own enthusiasm for shipping container homes, has developed and is planned to be a noteworthy asset for every home aficionado/visionaries!” they share on their website.
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shippingcontainerworldHowever, the founder also highlights that their project is meant to document these fabulous shipping container homes and inform and entertain the public. They’re not a container home construction company.
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shippingcontainerworld“While we do our best to make sure our information is accurate, please contact a professional shipping container home builder for information,” they put things bluntly that you should still get in touch with a professional to double-check everything.
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shippingcontainerworldMoreover, the team behind the ‘Shipping Container World’ and ‘Living in a Container’ projects point out that they also don’t sell shipping container houses nor plan to build them. Gain, it’s all about infotainment and sharing their passion with the world.
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shippingcontainerworldThe project also aims to inspire others with the jaw-dropping designs it features by industry professionals worldwide. What do you think of these shipping container homes, dear A&D lovers? Did any stand out for you in particular? Would you like to give living in a container a shot or prefer a more traditional home? Share your thoughts and feelings in the comment section below.
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