[PDF] Home built from recycled shipping containers

What is a shipping container home?

A shipping container home is a house built using recycled (or new) shipping containers. As these are built to hold heavy cargo in rough sea conditions, they are very sturdy, as well as weather and water-resistant. Shipping containers are typically made of steel and are rectangular in shape.

Did Adam Kalkin build his own house from recycled shipping containers?

New Jersey architect Adam Kalkin designed and built his own house from recycled shipping containers. Among the many reasons to do that is durability, but also price: A used storage container costs under $1000. This house is huge and has many different levels.

What is custom container living?

Custom Container Living offers a variety of shipping container homes using 20? and 40? shipping containers. The Missouri-based company works with you to customize your home. You have your choice of siding, colors, flooring, cabinets, countertops, lofts and kitchens.

What is a prefabricated container house?

A prefabricated (prefab) container house is built off-site by a qualified manufacturer and arrives ready-made. The obvious benefit is owning an almost move-in ready home (you'll still have to take care of the land, foundation, and connect utilities) which eliminates nearly all of the heavy lifting and construction.