Container Homes
We've all seen them whether being pulled by a train or on board a ship - what we're inspired by at the moment are containers. They transport Chinese goods, grain, and textiles, but could they be used for construction as well?
Well, the answer is yes! New modern and eco-friendly homes are currently being created out of recycled containers. According to Brian Clark Howard at The Daily Green, "Shipping containers can be readily modified with a range of creature comforts and can be connected and stacked to create modular, efficient spaces for a fraction of the cost, labor, and resources of more conventional materials".
Still not sure quite how it would stack up? (That shameful pun was intended.)
Here are a few photos that have got us smiling. You may be surprised by what you see...
Atelier Workshop’s Port-a-bach
The Ecopad
Espace Mobile home
Need a funky idea for an internet cafe? Look no further...
Exposure Architects project: The Greentainer
And De Maria Design’s stunning Redondo Beach Container House
We think these innovative designs are beyond creative! Not only are they sleek and modern but they're also eco-friendly: the future of construction!
All photos found at website: http://designcrave.com/2009-06-22/10-brilliant-boxy-and-sustainable-shipping-container-homes/