# Stacked Shipping Container Homes MB Architecture Constructs an Elegant Holiday House in Amagansett By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-home1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/11/mb-architecture-shipping-containers-amagansett-holiday-home/) & [mbarchitecture](https://www.mbarchitecture.com) Shipping container homes have been a very popular architectural expression in contemporary times. The widespread use can be traced down to appeals of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and overall modularity. One of the newer examples of [shipping container homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook) comes from US studio MB Architecture who worked on a [stacked design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss) located in Amagansett, New York. The elegant dwelling is black and minimalist. Its use is intended to be occasional as it is a holiday home for a family with three kids. The house spans two floors and was [prefabricated off-site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday) and assembled in place thereafter. The units feature floor-to-ceiling windows that do not only expose the dwellers to serene views of nearby vegetation but also allow ample natural light to flood the interior. Image Credit: Matthew Carbone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Container Homes:** Container homes are becoming increasingly popular due to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and modularity. - **Stacked Design:** Stacked designs present a new innovation that allows for more efficient use of space in container homes. - **Off-site Prefabrication:** Off-site prefabrication is a trend in container homes that allows for quicker and more cost-effective construction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can benefit from embracing the trend of container homes for sustainable and cost-effective building options. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from utilizing off-site prefabrication to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of building container homes. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can benefit from incorporating the trend of container homes as unique and eco-friendly housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-architecture.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Stacked Compact Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Contemporary Stacked Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everden-residence.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md)