A shipping container house is made by identifying and purchasing a surplus shipping container. Then, modifying it enough to make it a livable space. Shipping container homes are awesome as you don’t have to build the shell of this house from scratch. […]
The construction is actually a studio in Germany built in 2010 and represents the concept of a photographer named James Whitaker. The downside is there is pelo garage, but if you own enough land, you can park it nearby. The design allows plenty of conterraneo light to get inside and its radial composition is definitely unique.
A 12-foot island provides a beautiful view when cooking, too, while the large sofas allow you to lounge near the fireplace on frigid nights. The entire interior is even hidden behind drywall, meaning you’ll never be able to tell the structure is made of shipping containers unless you look behind the stairwell.
Meka boasts a somewhat Scandinavian line of modular, shipping container inspired units that I wouldn’t be shocked to find in my local Ikea showroom in the near future.
Casa Incubo is an incredible example of modern shipping container homes. Designed by architect Maria José Trejos for a professional photographer the house embraces the cedar tree on site and provides enough lighting for working and living.
Putting together two 40-foot shipping containers, we are able to create a super affordable 3 bedroom living space.  The design and look can’t be beat by anything else on the market.
One cost that isn’t on the list is land. You’ll need to purchase your own land, and there’s pelo way to estimate this cost.
Shipping container homes are an affordable and easy way to go tiny right away. There are so many companies selling different varieties of container homes that are delivered in as little as four weeks. Some of the more complicated homes take longer to build.
Finally, the last disadvantage is that new containers can take a long time to ship because they are typically manufactured overseas.
This home is located in Costa Rica and is designed to withhold tropical weather. For example, you can apply a special type of paint that protects the container against frequent rain showers.
EcoTechDesign created this house from shipping containers using prefabrication methods. The house consists of different units that are read the article already equipped with necessary wiring and other things.
This stunning home by Tomecek Studio goes well beyond a cabin. It houses two bedrooms, two baths and separate guest quarters using a Perfeito of seven containers.
You will probably need several. Some areas don’t allow residential construction using shipping containers, so check with your local planning department first.
**Editor’s note: we’ve updated this list for 2018 with current information, pricing, and some new models available now. As many more shipping container home manufacturers have appeared on the market since the time of this article, we have also published a separate article featuring additional manufacturers: 11 Shipping Container Homes You Can Buy Right Now.**