Unbelievable home built out of two shipping containers (38 Photos), page 1


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Topic started on 21-9-2011 @ 09:57 AM by DaddyBare
The title is wrong... in looking at the photo's it looks like this wilderness retreat was built from 4 shipping containers...

Anyway here is a cool idea for a remote cost effective Survival getaway... there's no how too but lots of photos of every step of the process... maybe not bullet resistant but its steel structure means it can weather some pretty bad storms...
Click here to see this project start to finish at Chive

Although it’s not clear whether the home was designed by an architect, it appears to be a clever project that make efficient use of space. The Chive has tons of pictures of the construction of the home – from the containers being dropped on the lots and buried into the hill all the way through final construction and the addition of furniture and decor. Two containers were set next to each other, and a large arched hole was cut in-between to connect them together and create a larger living space. The interior was framed with 2×4′s then insulated and paneled with wood, and double-paned windows were installed on 3 sides.

The two-bedroom, one-bath house features a composting toilet to save water and makes use of both photovoltaic panels and solar hot water heaters to reduce energy demands. The home is partially buried into a hill in the back, which helps moderate interior temperatures while a wood-fired stove provides heating. Although we’d certainly have liked to see a skylight or two for more daylighting, the resident’s hunting trophies are at least adequately lit. Vintage and antique furniture pieces pair nicely with the camo decor, creating unified redneck aesthetic.

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reply posted on 21-9-2011 @ 10:07 AM by DaddyBare
reply to post by TechUnique


Building down doesn't always work...
in my part of the world the first water table is only a few feet deep...
dig a hole deep enough for one of these shipping containers and 24 hours later the hole will be a pond...

not a bad idea... if where you live will allow..


reply posted on 21-9-2011 @ 10:09 AM by benrl
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My wife and I have been looking at land and construction cost, we actually are considering building a cargo container home in the near future (4-9 months) depending on how some investments turn out.

Its a great Idea and ridiculously cheap for the sq ft you get. we have been looking at Earthship type homes, and Earth Sheltered homes as well, these seem to be the best method for us.
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reply posted on 21-9-2011 @ 10:12 AM by TechUnique
Originally posted by DaddyBare
reply to post by TechUnique


Building down doesn't always work...
in my part of the world the first water table is only a few feet deep...
dig a hole deep enough for one of these shipping containers and 24 hours later the hole will be a pond...

not a bad idea... if where you live will allow..


Didn't think of that.. I know nothing of construction so I'd probably end up opening a sinkhole..


reply posted on 21-9-2011 @ 11:34 AM by jibeho
God knows we have plenty of empty shipping containers sitting around these days. I like this concept and the possibilities are really endless. Combine enough of these pods connected with corridors and you could have quite the compound. Kind of like this but without the helicopter.

www.cleveland.com...

This is really a great solution to many problems associated with new construction of a weekend retreat or a primary residence. I'd probably configure them like a houseboat.





Here is a cool site all about downsizing and living on the small. Some great ideas.

www.relaxshacks.blogspot.com...


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