# Shipping Container Vacation Homes The 'Amagansett Modular' by MB Architecture is Budget-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amagansett-modular References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/architecture/amagansett-modular-shipping-container-house/) & [mbarchitecture](https://www.mbarchitecture.com/) The 'Amagansett Modular' is a high-end vacation home that highlights what can be done to achieve impressively chic results while still sticking to a budget-conscious plan. The home was created by MB Architecture from six shipping containers that were transformed into an expansive living space that doesn't skimp when it comes to offering ample space for a family of five to reside in. The home features 1,800 square feet that includes a total of four bedrooms with three bathrooms, living spaces and a sizable kitchen for preparing meals. MB Architecture spoke about the process behind the 'Amagansett Modular' saying, "Based on prior experience, we knew that conventional 'stick-build' construction using local labor would be prohibitively expensive. We suggested prefabricating the building off-site; and use of shipping containers to lower cost, ease transportation, and provide the kind of design experimentation that they were open to. Our past work proved that by streamlining this process, we could achieve significant cost reductions." Image Credit: Matthew Carbone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Construction:** The use of prefabricated modular components allows for cost reductions and design experimentation. - **Shipping Container Architecture:** Transforming shipping containers into living spaces offers a budget-friendly alternative for construction. - **Budget-conscious Design:** Achieving impressive and chic results while sticking to a budget-conscious plan is a growing trend in the housing industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Modular construction techniques can disrupt the traditional construction industry, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency. - **Architecture:** The use of shipping containers as building materials disrupts traditional architectural practices and offers sustainable and affordable housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** Budget-conscious design trends and the use of modular construction methods can provide opportunities for real estate developers to offer affordable yet stylish housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Senior-Friendly Single-Floor Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-vi-vic.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Modular Trailer-Free Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen.md)