# Container Housing Shipping containers are combined with modern design to create edgy structures. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Jun 15, 2010 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/container-housing-architects-are-combining-shipping-containers-with-modern ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Container Housing trend? **Container Housing:** Renovating shipping containers to be used as living quarters or retail space is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Most commonly seen used as personal residences, they have also been used by businesses to set up stores. In France, they were used as make-shift hallways as a solution for loitering delinquents. Initially thought to be an affordable low-income housing alternative, recycled shipping containers have now been recognized for their architectural aesthetics and embraced by lovers of contemporary design. They are a reflection of environmental awareness and an appreciation for novelty. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 4, 2006 to Oct 12, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Container Housing trend ### Container Architecture The trend towards using shipping containers as an eco-friendly and innovative solution for various types of architecture. ### Recycling/Upcycling The growing focus on using eco-friendly and sustainable materials and construction techniques as part of an overall corporate social responsibility initiative. ### Mobile Living Solutions The trend towards creating low-cost, transportable, and customizable living spaces that can be set up just about anywhere. ## What the Container Housing trend means for industry ### For Real Estate/Construction Innovative solutions for sustainable and cost-effective housing are disrupting traditional real estate and construction practices. ### For Retail Design The trend towards using shipping containers as mobile and eco-friendly retail spaces is disrupting traditional brick and mortar retail design. ### For Hospitality/Travel The trend towards using shipping containers for mobile hotels, glamping sites, and other unique accommodations is disrupting traditional hospitality and travel industry practices. ## Trend signals for Container Housing Trend score 6.5 out of 10, from popularity 91%, activity 96%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 91% - Activity: 96% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Container Housing trend 5 featured examples from Oct 4, 2006 to Oct 12, 2007. - [Box-Car Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houses-made-from-shipping-containers): Houses Made From Shipping Containers (Category: Eco) Implication: Companies in the construction industry can explore using shipping containers for building affordable housing. - [Contained Living Anywhere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contained-living-anywhere-top-shipping-container-houses): Top 7 Shipping Container Houses (Category: Eco) Implication: The use of recycled shipping containers as a building material presents disruptive innovation opportunities in affordable housing and sustainable architecture. - [All Terrain Cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-atc): Life In A Shipping Container (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The shipping and logistics industry can explore new partnerships and services related to the repurposing and transportation of shipping containers for alternative uses like homes… - [Contained Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempohousing): TempoHousing In Sea Containers (Category: Eco) Implication: Shipping container-based construction could be a game-changer in the building industry, with a quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly construction option. - [Shipping Container Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-latest-in-shipping-container-architecture-the-freitag-store): The Freitag Store Brings New Light to Upcycling (Category: Business) Implication: Architecture firms can explore new avenues of using recycled materials and unconventional designs in constructing sustainable buildings that align with the evolving consumer prefe… ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)