Saturday, January 12, 2008

The "Quick House" - Make it with shipping containers!




I stumbled upon this link to a company that makes prefabricated houses out of used shipping containers. While the suggested floor plans are somewhat limited, this low-impact, modular concept is quite elegant. All you need is a site, a floor slab and services and you are good to go. The applications for this seem limitless and very cost effective. The comapany boasts building costs at aroung $75 per sq. ft. Amazing. I want one.

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