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container-house-1 by KOOL-KINI.
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. 

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Chicas de MK con limon says:

It's not hot during summer?
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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 :)
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drcastro22 says:

Is it lightning hazard?
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kgmk99 says:

You could put magnets on your feet and walk on the ceiling.
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fefe84us says:

Where are the doors and isn't this material cold in the winter?
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shemhutch says:

The weather in California is pretty mild but is has been known to reach tempatures in the 100's ( October). I should know ,lived 5 mins from the beach.
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jfdutch says:

Queries: Cost to build from these "boxes"? Will "house" it rust easily? What is the exterior maintenance? Is it insulated already since they have been used to ship food, etc.? Are these boxes plentiful?
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incharge1 says:

First of all, it is not in front of the beach, it is North Redondo... So get it right. My mother live right around the corner and it is a ugly home. So there.
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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...
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incharge1 says:

Ladylouise2009- get a life.. I take it, you like crap like that in your neighborhood. The picture looks great with all the lighting. But in day light looks really bad. So there.
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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.
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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.
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incharge1 says:

Michelle_sabour,, no I don't think so... People who live there, don't take care of the property. So it is an eye sore. That picture is old... they finished that house year and half ago.
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bootzruz says:

It looks awesome here, however the people living there should really consider hiring a maid, sad to see all the junk they have piled up in front of the windows, obvisiously there isnt enough room in there.
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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!
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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.
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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...
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egypt_the_best says:

I am only having two inquires;

1) Why these houses are not popular .

2) For apprx. $180,000, I do not think they are cheap!
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egypt_the_best says:

I am only having two inquires;

1) Why these houses are not popular ?

2) For apprx. $180,000, I do not think they are cheap!
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+Andre says:

You are using this photograph in direct copyright violation. You took the photo from DeMaria Design website and are claiming as yours. I have notified yahoo since I am the photographer to address this issue.
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fefe84us says:

Why the hostility? if it were not for the photo we would not be having this conversation. i am also waiting for an answer for my question above. so i will repeat. is this container not cold in the winter ?
if no one have an answer please say so.
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saywhat88 says:

its almost scary at how serious people can take a picture, its just a house. the only one with a real gripe is the poor photographer and he was probably the most cool about the whole thing anywhoo whats up overthere?......
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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???
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+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.

Here everyone, hope some of your questions can be answered here within the publication links on the site below: www.demariadesign.com/index.php?option=com_co ntent&ta...
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fefe84us says:

I dont know if the person is taking credit for the picture or not . this is the only other place i saw pics of these homes. its a free site and is this site not part of yahoo? a link directly to the builder was not provided.
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bexgardenia says:

huum there are insulated boxes and rustole? if not
the needs required and voila a home form the box lover ! i have seen homes made out of so many types of materilas . Think out of the box and use your head and see how the box could fit in the inveirment, and meet the community standards first and then go form there. Ahome had to be built to standards and many socalled pretty homes do not meet them in new fabrications sadly. deladybex
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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
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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 ocean breeze.
BTW, sorry you got ripped off, Andre, I know what that's like. My old radio show is now syndicated, run by a big broadcast company. Not a thing I can do about it.
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