# Modern Shipping Container Abodes The Wye River Container House is a Luxe Tiny Living Option By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wye-river-container References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/wye-river-container-house/) & [studio-edwards](https://www.studio-edwards.com/house-28-1) [Studio Edwards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) architects built the new Wye River Container House, a unique tiny living option that is perched on a hillside that overlooks the ocean below. The [off-grid retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-chord) is located on Australia's popular Surf Coast that gives off slow-moving and easy living vibes. The home is made from three 20-foot [shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model) that were placed on a foundation of sturdy stilts. Two of the units make up the main living space that acts as the heart of the home, while the remaining containers house two luxurious bedrooms. The exterior features a dark galvanized steel, with planting wires and a grass roof to blend into the surrounding forest. Using marine plywood on the interior, Studio Edwards gave the Wye River Container House a warm and minimal aesthetic, with large windows that look offer beautiful views of the sea. Image Credit: [Tony Gorsevski](http://tonygorsevski.com.au/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Sustainable Container Homes:** Developing innovative and eco-friendly homes using shipping containers as the primary building materials. - **Off-grid Living Solutions:** Creating self-sustaining living spaces that operate independently from traditional power and utility grids. - **Tiny House Movement:** Designing compact and efficient living spaces that promote a minimalist lifestyle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore creative ways of repurposing shipping containers and designing sustainable homes. - **Construction and Real Estate:** Potential for construction companies and real estate developers to offer affordable and environmentally-friendly housing solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** Demand for off-grid living spaces creates opportunities for renewable energy companies to provide sustainable power solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.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) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Container Tiny Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md)