When looking at shipping containers, "home" is not the first thing that comes to most people's minds, but it does for architects Marcio Kogan and Mariana Simas from Studio mk27 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The shipping container idea is innovative enough on its own, but when paired with designers Diana Radomysler and Mariana Simas, the outcome is flawless.
The discarded shipping containers used in this eco-friendly project are ready-made objects just waiting to be used. Studio mk27 did an excellent job of taking advantage of the containers' linear design and contrasting volume. The house also includes an inner garden and polycarbonate sliding doors, but it's the use of vibrant paint on the shipping containers that is this green home's most radiating feature.
Shipping Container Abodes
Studio MK27 Transforms Discarded Containers Into a Stacked Eco Home
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Container Living - Transforming discarded shipping containers into eco-friendly homes to minimize waste and promote sustainability.
2. Modular Architecture - Using modular design and construction for affordable and customizable homes.
3. Creative Space Utilization - Exploring unconventional building materials and space-saving techniques to create unique living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Developing properties using sustainable and affordable materials and techniques to attract environmentally conscious buyers.
2. Architecture and Design - Innovating modular and unconventional building techniques and materials to create eco-friendly homes and commercial spaces.
3. Shipping and Logistics - Repurposing discarded shipping containers and exploring new ways to use them in construction projects to find new market opportunities.