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Contained Living Anywhere

Top 7 Shipping Container Houses

— October 12, 2007 — Eco
Trend Hunter has watched a sharp increase in demand for recycled houses constructed of old shipping containers. We can hardly contain our excitement on this one! Initially thought to be an affordable low-income housing alternative, like a modernized trailer, these houses consist of old freight containers which have been remodeled to include living quarters, complete with electricity and even running water options. They are hauled to location by semi trucks and can be popped up just about anywhere.

After several companies began building these innovative mobile homes, architectural aesthetes recognized them for their unique design and highly modernized functionality. They often house up to eight residents and can get extremely luxurious. Some even choose to stack them to create larger dwellings. A few environmentally aware retail stores have set up shop in these.

Lofts were the "it" abode for a while, but it looks as if a shift is occurring; this eco-friendly architecture may just be the next big thing in home design.

Check out some of the top shipping container homes featured on Trend Hunter:
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Container Homes - The trend of constructing houses out of old freight containers is on the rise, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in affordable housing and eco-friendly architecture.
2. Mobile Modular Housing - The use of shipping containers as a mobile housing solution offers disruptive innovation opportunities for emergency housing and temporary living arrangements, as well as for those seeking a minimalist and mobile lifestyle.
3. Stackable Container Homes - The trend of stacking shipping containers to create larger dwellings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for flexible housing solutions and urban development projects.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - The use of recycled shipping containers as a building material presents disruptive innovation opportunities in affordable housing and sustainable architecture.
2. Real Estate Industry - The trend of using recycled shipping containers for housing offers disruptive innovation opportunities for real estate companies to cater to clients seeking eco-friendly, mobile, and minimalist living options.
3. Retail Industry - The use of shipping container homes as a commercial space presents disruptive innovation opportunities in retail design and sustainability as few environmentally aware retail stores have already set up shop in these homes.
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