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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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By Tobias Roberts, Rise Writer
Feb 1, 2025 · 3 min read
Honomobo M Studio
Honomobo is a leading company in container home design and offers several different models. The M Studio is one of the smaller container home models they offer, and also one of the most affordable. At 288 square feet, this home is photovoltaic ready, and also extremely energy efficient. Though pricing for 2018 has not been released, this home will most likely be well under the $70,000 price tag associated with other container homes this company sells.
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.
Custom Container Living Double Duo
Custom Container Living provides a large container homemade from two, forty-foot containers. This family-sized home has two complete bedrooms, a dining/living room, a full kitchen, bathroom, and storage room. A metal gable roof is included along with full electric and plumbing, a water heater, traditional HVAC, and other comforts making this a home completely ready to move in to for $92,900.
Kubed Living Kubed 160
Kubed Living offers several shipping container homes ranging between 160 and 960 square feet. Starting at $55,000, the Kubed 160 is a fully functional, 160 square foot flagship container home with full kitchen, air and heat, and a 5-foot closet. The home is insulated with closed-cell spray foam, offering R21, split air system, plumbing and electrical, tankless water heater, kitchen appliances, and bathroom fixtures. You can also add on other comforts and upgrades for an additional price.
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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.
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