Handicapped Accessible

This custom build by Backcountry Containers comprises two 40-foot-long containers connected by a more traditional stick-built great room.

Colorful teal and green cushions decorate the built-in wood furniture. Simple open shelves extend along the living space, providing additional storage.

The Sparrow 208 has a bump-out on one side that measures 16’ x 3’. The extra square footage goes a long way, allowing for additional storage, a seating area, a washer/dryer, and an air conditioning unit.

The shipping container guest house has three distinct spaces: a living area with glass doors that open to a front porch, a bathroom with a composting toilet, and an air-conditioned garden shed with a separate entrance.

With multiple entrances on three sides of the home, the Vor 640 emphasizes connections to the outdoors. The main bedroom is a comfortable 16 feet long and features a large closet at one end. The living area could easily accommodate a sleeper sofa.

The 32’ x 24’ H4 is made of four separate shipping containers. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area has a 29-foot-long glass wall that opens to the exterior.

At 220 square feet, The Wheel Pad's mission is to build socially-conscious, environmentally-friendly transitional housing for people newly using wheelchairs. Their universally accessible design can connect to an existing house or be accessed via an independent ramp and they offer customization options such as a composting toilet, and solar panels. Pricing starts at $60,000 with leasing available at $3,000 a month.

Melanie and David spend a lot of time outside, so indoor/outdoor accessibility was key.