Industrial shipping containers are usually associated with confined spaces, but they have become quite popular among architects for creating very diverse buildings, including residential homes.

Which is better: container homes or tiny houses on wheels? This video compares a shipping container conversion to a tiny house on wheels, highlighting their similarities along with pros and cons. Topi ...

When Amy and Shane Cargo chose to invest in a shipping container as their dream home, neighbors of all kinds lent a hand to construct the 1,500-square-foot home in Mosier, a small city in rural Oregon ...

Shipping container homes are a wonderful alternative for those who want to get things done quickly. Instead of waiting months for a home on wheels to be built, they can opt for a container version ...

Anyone who has ever been a fan of The Boxcar Children book series may have found the thought of living in a railroad car intriguing. In fact, that is probably more likely the case now than ever before ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — The home you live in is likely made of wood, brick, stone, even plastic or glass. You probably can't trace its roots to coastal shipyards. But a single-family house under construction ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think about buying a home—or even renting one for a short period of time—your mind likely ...

Architectural firm Matt Elkan Architect has unveiled a beautiful home on Australia’s south coast, with a unique twist: it’s made out of four shipping containers. In addition to constructing the home ...

Shipping container homes aren't a new trend, but with soaring real estate prices, they're having their moment in the ...

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