I WANT A CONTAINER HOUSE !


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After perusing the internet I discovered an innovative "Green" construction alternative...A container home. I know I know the idea of living in something that is often seen on the highway during my morning commute to work wasn't my original idea of desirable home but these things are pretty cool! These houses are basically constructed from old shipping containers that shipyards ....*get this*... have to pay to get rid of! OOh I wan't one ...I want one ...I want one. HGTV also had a special on extreme homes in which it featured a container home as well. Check out the pics and let me know what you think. Could you see yourself living in one of these? I could .....seriously.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Did you happen to find any more realistic information on building one of these? I so want to build one .. visit me @ http://thecomingdepression.net

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  2. CDHOODJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I was not able to find more info on building these. From what I understand you would definitely need someone who has experience in steel building (i.e. welder) it would also need to be outfitted with a ventilation system, as well as decorative aspects on the interior. I will definitely do more research and get back with you.

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  3. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Well, I am actually going to live in a 40 feet container in an year or so. Here in Uruguay they are pretty rare, container homes, but as they are relatively cheap and easy to make (in comparison with tha mess that it is to build a "normal" brick and concrete house) some people is starting to consider the idea.
    But you should know a couple of things. They are not so cheap (mine is going to cost about 16.000 dollars, and I'm not counting the land)
    And yes, you need someone that know how to cut steel and such (for the windows and doors), and a good insulation system.
    But this houses are reeeeeeeeeeeally cool, I hope you get yours

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