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8 Shipping Container Homes You Can Buy Right Now
When thinking about designing sustainable homes, finding innovative uses for otherwise discarded materials is fundamental. There are over 17 million shipping containers in the world, and only about 6 million of them are in use. That means that over 11 million shipping containers could potentially be upcycled into stunning homes made from materials that might otherwise end up in the landfill. Container homes can also be less expensive than other homes with similar square footage (see: Pros, Cons, and Pricing article). If you're looking for an inexpensive house that makes the most of this upcycling opportunity, here are eight container homes that you can buy right now.
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Meka ALP 320
The Meka ALP 320 designed and built by Meka Homes. It is a one-floor, 320 square foot container home that includes a bedroom/studio, bathroom, kitchen, living area, and an outdoor terrace. The $85,500 price tag includes shipping estimates, a foundation, roof, and assembly costs. You can also choose from several different exterior siding finishes included in the price. This ensures your modular home not look like it is a recycled shipping container.
Backcountry Containers Single Container Home
Backcountry Containers specializes in custom designing container homes. Each container home that they build is tailored to the specific land layout, context, and needs of each client. Single container homes start around $65,000. The company fully insulates each container home they build and offers exceptional interior design to make your container home look stunning.
Tobias Roberts
Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.