# Hip Modular Housing Container City By Alex Covert | Published 2007-12-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/container-city References: [containercity](http://www.containercity.com/) Urban Space Management uses [old shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook) - bolted together in different configurations to provide an environmentally-friendly and affordable alternative to traditional buildings. Container City, as they call their service, has been used in residential and commercial projects. The construction times are drastically reduced due to [prefabricated containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) and can be clad in a limitless number of materials to produce different looks. I think [modular homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whidbey-puzzle-prefab) will be more popular in years to come so, a company like this will have the headstart advantage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 78% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Modular Construction:** The trend of using prefabricated containers for quick and eco-friendly building solutions presents opportunities for companies to innovate sustainable modular construction methods. - **Affordable Housing Solutions:** The increasing popularity of modular homes as an affordable alternative to traditional buildings opens up opportunities for companies to disrupt the housing industry by providing cost-effective solutions. - **Customizable Building Materials:** The use of shipping containers as a versatile construction material allows for endless customization possibilities, creating opportunities for companies to offer unique and tailored building designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction Industry:** The adoption of modular construction methods using shipping containers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the construction industry to streamline processes and reduce costs. - **Real Estate Development:** The demand for affordable housing solutions through modular homes opens up opportunities for companies in real estate development to tap into new markets and offer innovative housing options. - **Interior Design:** The trend of using shipping containers as building materials allows for unique and customizable designs, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the interior design industry to create innovative and sustainable living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Modular Bathroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabricated-pods.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Compact Living Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambra.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [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)