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“We decided to build the home out of shipping containers because it uses less energy to re-purpose them than to recycle them (melt them down and remold the metal into something else). They are also really cool looking and add a fun industrial feel to the home. They are metal so we can use magnets all over the walls and they are almost indestructible. It’s the first shipping container residence in our city... so we thought it would be cool to build the first one here in my hometown!”
Ryan Naylor, on why he decided to build a home out of shipping containers.
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Key Takeaway: Shipping containers are sturdy, durable containers that are used to transport goods by sea all over the globe. Many of these shipping containers are only used once, and as a result can be bought for a low price. This, combined with the eco-friendly aspect of it, has sparked the trend of shipping container homes: converting these big steel containers into living spaces. Shipping containers have been used to build living accommodations for students and even shopping malls. In this book you will learn how you can go about designing and building your own shipping container home.
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Purchasing or building a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, and possibly one of the most financially-taxing as well. There are many considerations you will need to put into account when selecting the type of house, how much space is necessary, design, materials, location, and other variables. It is a decision that has both short-term and long-term repercussions on your lifestyle, so you should equip yourself with as much knowledge and available options as possible.
In recent years, a trend that has grown in popularity among many home-buyers is the conversion of shipping containers into usable living spaces. How does that work?
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