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Shipping Container Homes

Prized for their durability and versatility, shipping containers present an attractive and eco-friendly alternative to conventional construction materials. The applications for these repurposed building blocks are many—they can be used for add-ons, completely custom projects, or modular prefab dwellings that pop up in a snap.

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In addition to saving on construction costs, upcycling an old container can be an eco-friendly alternative to building from the ground up.
In addition to saving on construction costs, upcycling an old container can be an eco-friendly alternative to building from the ground up.
This prefabricated kit house by Adam Kalkin is designed from recycled shipping containers. Its 2,000-square-foot plan includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The shell of the Quik House can be assembled in one day, and the entire home can be built in three months or less.
This prefabricated kit house by Adam Kalkin is designed from recycled shipping containers. Its 2,000-square-foot plan includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The shell of the Quik House can be assembled in one day, and the entire home can be built in three months or less.