container-house-1 Overpopulation, migration and mobility characterize life and living today. Natural catastrophes frequently leave thousands of people homeless; indeed the very idea of home is less constant and more fluid today than it was just a generation ago, and personal space is now a luxury, making us reflect on how much space we really need.
Container homes are a fast, green, economical and surprisingly flexible alternative to traditional houses as they provide modern dwellings for any household size – from individual to family and community housing. We take a look at five container dwellings that show how living in a steel box can be stylish and environmentally friendly. 1. Multi-Container House, Redondo Beach, CA This luxury beachfront residence was constructed by DeMaria Design and Logical Homes in 2006 using a combination of eight prefabricated, recycled shipping containers of various sizes with traditional building materials. One container even functions as a swimming pool. The house is said to be strong, mold-free, fire and termite-proof and 70% of its construction occurred off site, therefore reducing construction waste. The architects are also working on more affordable container projects – a community center and multifamily housing. Comments
erin.mulholland says:Redondo Beach, CA never gets above mid 80's
(and that is rare). Plus, there is always a
breeze...can't imagine it would get too hot
:)
drcastro22 says:Is it lightning hazard?
ladylouise2009 says:Hmmm, let us use our heads for a moment.
Shipping containers are used to transport
cargo all over the world many times so i
would guess that rust was probably thought of
in the design, 2nd insulation! Like the stuff
that has been used in conventional houses for
decades.....and to "incharge1" Very
mature...so there...
michelle_sabour says:I believe this is a wonderful idea. If you
happen to live on a seaport and could obtain
a shipping container at a low cost. It could
be quite cost effective in the long run. I
would like to try it. If you are handy with
tools you just saved alot of money folks.
price a house lately with land?? I have.
michelle_sabour says:incharge1 maybe the house does not appear
beautiful to u, I think u could add siding to
the outside to add warmth and beauty to the
simple shape it is.
mmmmoulin says:incharge1 sounds to me like you never
understood the concept "beauty is in the
eye of the beholder" it's a cool idea
makes sense especially with how messed up the
economy and housing market is...it's not like
the beach cities are all of a sudden going to
tear down the houses and install the storage
container ones....i mean yikes get real...get
a clue...oh and a few more things check your
grammar before posting comments makes you
seem ignorant it's "my mother LIVES
right around...", and it's "AN ugly
home" SO THERE!
tanngo4 says:what different is it from a mobile home? i
live in a mobile home and the insulation
sucks. it too hot in the summer, too cold in
the winter. ac and heat just goes right out
the house. so i don't see anything green
about that other than the house itself is
cheap.
Andreia's pictures says:The container houses could be the solution
for those that took a loan and couldn't
afford it. Now they can sell it and buy the
container house. The "America
Dream" is now changing, who would ever
thought...
egypt_the_best says:I am only having two inquires;
egypt_the_best says:I am only having two inquires; 
lissa0130 says:I have to say that personally, I find the
structure and concept to be very appealing.
In any community, you have people who do not
take proper care of their property, so that
is a wasted point to make. If it is that bad
report the owners to the local authorties
that would handle the issue. I for one would
love to research the options and
possibilities of something like this.
Insulation and A/C are options that I am sure
could always be added. I seems amazing that
this has not been thought of sooner. As far
as heating goes, I live in an area where we
see temps -30 to -40 and with the mobile
homes here, you improve or accomodate for
those extremes. To be blunt, I think you
would be a fool and rather selfish to not be
open to all options that could improve the
environment that the good Lord gave us. Where
would you be if not for him???
+Andre says:Why the hostility you say? Well if you are
an up and coming photog and your work is
featured on the home page of yahoo, which it
still is as of now, and the credits are given
to someone else you would be pissed too
buddy. I also work for DeMaria Design so you
can understand where I am coming from.
+Andre says:hre is more info everyone:
bexgardenia says:huum there are insulated boxes and rustole?
if not
bexgardenia says:oops half of my commnet dissapeared?? I did
write that if prevented rustolium may be used
when putting up the home if requried as the
box may be weather proofed already. and
insulation can be fitted inot the hoem very
easily. as is plumbing and electrial and even
soalr or wind power. please add to my commnet
above that came through as garbeled a bit
deladyBex
Mighty Mike O. says:That "house" is in the city next to
the one in which I live. It's butt ugly.
Fits right into North Redundant Beach,
though. Before rents skyrocketed there,
junkies and hippies populated that area. Now
they are mostly gone, but the place in
general is still something that looks like it
belongs inland. And yes, the temps here
rarely reach the 40's and 100 is almost
unheard of. Right now it's 72 with a light
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Chicas de MK con limon says:
It's not hot during summer?
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