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“My advice would be to do as much research as possible before the start of the project. It’s all about preparation. There isn’t a silver bullet approach to research. I guess the more you know and learn about shipping container homes before you start making decisions will help you to fail less. But again, there isn’t a silver bullet approach to this. Failures along the way are inevitable.”
Marek Kuziel, owner of a shipping container home.
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Key Takeaway: There are many benefits to converting a shipping container into a home. However, there are also some things you need to consider before going ahead. Old shipping containers could contain toxic chemicals. Your best option would be to purchase a new or one-trip container. Furthermore, allocate some funds in your budget for proper insulation, as it can get scorching hot or arctic cold inside without it. Finally, read up on local building and safety regulations to save yourself from a lot of headaches later on.
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In 2016, the floating student residence Urban Rigger was delivered in Copenhagen, Denmark. This carbon neutral property is entirely made from shipping containers. It was created to provide sustainable, affordable homes for students in European cities that are costly to live in.
Urban Rigger, Copenhagen
The Urban Rigger has been nominated for the Danish Design Award 2017 and Edison Awards 2017. This is yet another example of the creative use of shipping containers in order to provide homes to people who cannot afford a traditional home.
We just covered the many benefits of shipping container homes. Are you starting to get excited? I hope you are a few steps closer now to realizing your dream of living in one, some day soon.
However, it is not all rainbows and butterflies. There are some things you need to consider before going ahead and purchasing a shipping container.
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