# Record-Breaking Shipping Container Offices The 118 VR Building will Feature a Sustainable Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/118-vr References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/patalab-architecture-118-vr-shipping-container/60438/) & [patalab](https://www.patalab.com/news/planning-permission-for-worlds-tallest-shipping-container-building/) The 118 VR building has been given the planning go ahead for construction in London, UK and is set to be the world's tallest [shipping container building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model) once it has been completed. Designed by Patalab Architecture, the building will feature an industrial look that keeps some but not all of the characteristics of the shipping containers that are set to be used for construction. The building will be located on Vallance Road in East London and will feature a height of 85 feet and a total of nine floors. The building will be supported by a steel framework and will also have [sustainable energy benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil) thanks to solar panels that will be integrated onto the roof. Patalab Architecture spoke on the 118 VR building saying, "Alongside sustainability, an ethos of [affordability and flexibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-intersections) is hardwired into our design. Located just outside the City and away from Silicon Roundabout, the offices benefit from being well-connected but with the lower rents afforded by Whitechapel. Combined with the economy of pre fabrication, the construction cost will total around 30 percent less than traditional techniques, unlocking the viability of the site and enabling young businesses to flourish." Image Credit: Patalab Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shipping Container Architecture:** Exploring the use of shipping containers as a sustainable and cost-effective building material for innovative architectural designs. - **Sustainable Construction:** Utilizing renewable energy sources and eco-friendly materials to reduce the environmental impact of building projects. - **Affordable and Flexible Office Spaces:** Designing offices that are both affordable and adaptable to the changing needs of businesses, allowing for optimal productivity and cost-efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Reimagining traditional building practices by incorporating shipping containers into architectural designs to create unique and sustainable structures. - **Renewable Energy:** Integrating solar panels and other renewable energy technologies into building projects to generate sustainable and clean energy sources. - **Real Estate and Property Development:** Developing cost-effective and flexible office spaces that cater to the needs of young businesses and promote economic growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stepped Office Blocky Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landsec.md) - [Stacked Greenwich Industrial Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstack.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Container Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Cross-Laminated Timber Renovated Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/843-n-spring-street.md) - [Large Concrete Educational Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucl-east-marshgate.md)