# Shipping Container Homes Christopher Nogry Expands Living Space with Shipping Containers By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-04-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Christopher-Nogry References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/03/31/house-extension-by-christophe-nogry.php) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/54092/house-extension-christophe-nogry/) Used shipping containers are an unusual source for home-building materials, but architect Christopher Nogry has made good use of them. This shipping container architecture is located in France. The containers were used to build an addition to a pre-existing structure. The containers aren't particularly pretty, but they are functional and modern. They're also fun. The shipping container architecture was photographed by Stéphane Chalmeau. **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has inspired designers all over the world to search for ways to repurpose old or underused structures such as shipping containers. The durability and industrial aesthetic of these storage vessels is perfect for the architecture world, and shipping containers are now a component of many modern additions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shipping Container Architecture:** Rising interest in environmentally conscious and cost-efficient building practices is driving a trend toward using repurposed shipping containers in architectural design. - **Industrial Aesthetic Design:** The use of shipping containers for building projects is fueling a trend in modern, industrial-inspired architectural design. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** The use of recycled shipping containers in construction highlights a trend towards using sustainable building materials in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry has an opportunity to embrace repurposed materials and sustainable building practices by utilizing shipping containers in architectural designs. - **Architecture:** Architects have an opportunity to create modern, eye-catching designs while also promoting environmentally friendly practices through the use of shipping containers in construction projects. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can leverage the cost savings and unique design elements of shipping container architecture to to increase profits and differentiate their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md)