These funky homes are created out of recycled freight containers and are growing rapidly in popularity. The original idea by Dutch company TempoHousing was for the shelters to function as temporary housing, but the stackable units were quickly recognized for their innovative style and design. Ordinarily, unused crates like these would just sit around on a lot somewhere, so this is a much greener, more hip alternative!
The 332.9 square foot units come complete with standard living spaces including kitchen and bathrooms, some have balconies, and all have hot water and electricity. To top it off, they're easily transportable by by road, rail or even overseas by boat.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycled Housing
- The use of repurposed shipping containers as a housing alternative presents an opportunity to disrupt the traditional housing industry.
- Modular Living
- Stackable and transportable living units provide a flexible and cost-effective solution to traditional housing, opening doors for innovative housing startups.
- Sustainable Design
- Creating eco-friendly living spaces using recycled materials and green energy tech presents a growing market for sustainable design and architecture firms.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction
- Shipping container-based construction could be a game-changer in the building industry, with a quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly construction option.
- Real Estate
- Alternative housing units offer an opportunity for innovative disruption in the real estate industry, with the possibility of modular living spaces opening up new investment opportunities.
- Transportation
- Transporting homes by boat, truck and rail using upcycled containers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for transportation and logistics, as well as opening up more global transport options for the housing industry.
