Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Container
Community
Refurbished shipping containers help create social, community hubs.
5.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Container Community trend?
Container Community: Social and cultural hubs made from shipping containers offer eco-friendly alternatives to more traditional architectural forms. These communities offer elements of retail, nightlife, entertainment and spaces for start-ups.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Container Community trend
Today's consumers having shifted expectations for the products and services they choose to buy into. For many, eco-friendliness and unique experiences are two motivators for why they'd purchase something. Businesses that are able to merge the two appeal to modern consumers with high expectations for how brands speak to them and their interests.
Trend themes
Themes within the Container Community trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Shipping Container Architecture
Building structures out of repurposed shipping containers is a modern approach to architecture that offers versatility, sustainability and a unique aesthetic.
02
Eco-Friendliness
Environmentally conscious designs are a growing trend that appeal to modern consumers seeking greener alternatives to traditional structures and products.
03
Modularity
Modular designs that offer flexibility and portability are becoming increasingly popular in various industries, including construction, sports and entertainment.
Industry implications
What the Container Community trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture & Construction
Professionals in this industry can explore sustainable and modular designs to create eco-friendly and versatile structures, whether it's a backyard bar or a large stadium.
For
Entertainment & Sports
Businesses in these industries can utilize container-built modular designs to create flexible and portable stadiums, arenas or other event spaces.
For
Start-up Incubators
Shipping container-built start-up hubs offer low-cost and efficient solutions for entrepreneurs seeking flexible and collaborative work spaces.
Workshop question
How can you create more of a community feel around your current eco initiatives?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Container Community
Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity79%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Container Community trend
4 featured examples from Dec 8, 2017 to Apr 10, 2019CategoryEco
Low-Cost Start-Up Hubs
Julius Taminiau & Carl Turner Architects Made a Shipping Container Village
New designs, such as shipping container villages, can lead to more eco-friendly and budget-friendly solutions for clients in need of affordable housing or workspaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Shipping Container Backyard Bars
The Honomobar is a Small Bar That Can Be Built in Four Weeks
The hospitality industry can explore the concept of shipping container bars to create unique and sustainable drinking establishments.
CategoryEco
Shipping Container-Built Toronto Neighborhoods
stackt is a New Cultural & Community Hub in Toronto
Architects can explore the potential of using shipping containers as a building material to create innovative and eco-friendly structures.
CategoryEco
Shipping Container Stadiums
The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Can Be Taken Apart After the Match
The modular stadiums trend has the potential to disrupt the sports industry by providing a cost-effective and versatile way to build venues.
