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5 Transparent shipping container homes

Transparent shipping container home

Homes made in shipping containers are tough. These homes are made of weathrering steel and can withstand all kinds of things like strapping, stuffing, stacking, etc. Shipping container homes are usually portable and are relatively inexpensive. The concept, though quite old, is still not very popular.

The idea is picking up now and several people are using these homes for recreational purposes such as countryside holidays, weekend getaways or as a commercial space for events and parties.

Here is the list of transparent shipping container homes.

1. Ecopod

Ecopod

This substantially crafted home is designed to enjoy the natural environment without actually depleting natural resources. It is compact, energy efficient and is extremely cost saving as it protects you from electricity and oil bills. The home is portable and can be transported or readjusted to suit your particular needs. The security of this home is also top notch and leaves the owners hassle free. The only problem is that this home needs to be greatly insulated as the steel heats up very fast. This is a great place for people looking for a home away from home.

2. Greentainer

Greentainer

The Greentainer Project has been developed in Gandino, Italy and has been created for multiple uses. This 40-foot container is completely mobile and self sufficient. The rooftop panels provide all the energy necessary for the electrical requirements of the house. The home uses glass for its door and windows thus preventing the use of excess electricity by permitting the use of daylight.The container is mobile, flexible and extremely useful. It can be used as a spot for parties, openings, shows, or any other event that you want.

3. ESPACE MOBILE

ESPACE MOBILE

The ESPACE MOBILE has been created keeping the Austrian countryside in mind. Priced anywhere between €55,000 to €95,000, this home is can be completely customized. It has several features to choose from such as, roofing, balconies, interior design, etc. The house can easily be transported using the help of an aircraft or ship and is cost efficient. The structure is energy conservative and also provides a 3 year warranty! Now all one needs is an acre or two of the Austrian countryside to fit the 4 meter wide, 7-15 meter long ESPACE MOBILE home.

4. Port-a-Bach Shipping Container Holiday Home

Port-a-Bach

This 20 inch shipping container is portable, secure, inexpensive and extremely cleverly designed. Designed by Cecile Bonnifait and William Giesen of atelier workshop, this Bach ( holiday home) is foldable home and comes with includes bunk beds, double bed room, dressing room, kitchen and bathroom. Hence, during the day you could enjoy more space by folding out the container and at night you could fold it up for greater security.The container is designed to be environmentally clean and is power, water and sewer independent. The interiors too are well designed and would make your holiday complete.

5. Sustainable shipping container home by Jim Poteet

Sustainable shipping container home

Jim Poteet has created this unique container home keeping in mind Stacey Hill area in Texas. It is completely environment friendly and can be used as a playhouse, a garden home or a guest house. This 40 foot structure contains glass ceiling and windows, sink and shower, bamboo flooring and an excellent heating and cooling system. Due to its glass windows, the home conserves electricity as they receive ample sunlight and do not require lighting. This has been designed to be a model home for future container home designers.

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