Container Homes – A New Kind of Residential Architect Emerges

Some years, any residential architect would have deemed container homes idea as laughing matter. The concept of living inside an 8- by 20-ft steel box would have shocked homeowners. They would have stopped dead in their tracks. Cut to present, and people aren’t running for exits. Instead, they are now exploring this green architecture option as serious home alternative. Let’s see the rise and shine of the container homes. Container Homes – Another Great Green Home Alternative With the advent of the eco-friendly residential architecture, the versatile shipping containers are being transformed into lovely houses. These cozy places are now being chosen as full-time homes by many people. This in-vogue practice now means more and more residential architects Toronto are opting to build container homes and even communities. Constructing homes from containers is an excellent way of reusing the disposed containers. As per an estimate, there are close to 300 million shipping containers in the world. They perform important transportation function. But they can also be used to make single-family homes. In some cases, they also serve as emergency housing solutions. Easy availability and low prices are the two major factors contributing to the success of the container homes. No wonder why some dormitory complexes used container boxes. Here are some eye-catching container residences. They include full-time homes to off-the-grid vacation homes.

LOT-EK, Mobile Dwelling Unit, New York

Numerous shipping containers are collectively linked and stacked together to form a

great living space. However, in the ‘Mobile Dwelling Unit’, there is a proud single-decker

style that does not conform to the typical container homes. This helps avoid the

claustrophobic feeling of narrow long spaces. The pop-out features of this home

extends outside from the 40-ft long home. The home can be transported entirely

including storage space, desk, bed, sofa and nook.

The Ecopod - Toronto

This one’s in our home city and serves as vacation retreat. The distinct elements of the home

are fused together with the home. The sight is like a modern day rustic summer homes. This

rustic shipping container home is made to work off-the-grid. An electric winch powered by solar

energy operates the double-glazed window. The same thing works as deck for outdoor

activities. Recycled rubber is used for flooring and soy-based insulation keeps things cool inside.

Redondo Beach House – California

Unlike other homes, this house is made from 8 containers. So, you can imagine that

there’s no space shortage. The cramped homes are a thing of the past with more and

more residential architects exploring new designs. There’s also as outdoor pool for a

splash. The ceilings are incredible at 20 ft. not to mention the laid back Redondo Beach

community.

Besides the transportation function, these container homes are ideal for multiple uses. The cost

of constructing these homes is significantly less compared to the conventional homes. If you

happen to live near a port, the costs are further reduced. No wonder residential architects

Toronto are getting on the container bandwagon.