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By: modern

modern — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:02:24 +0000

Is it possible for the future of a container house will become a trend? hmm .. I think it could also happen, maybe. In Indonesia I rarely find these designs, some day when I already have a lot of money and a small container house definitely cool to be realized, because this is my dream .. may god give me good luck for my dream to be realized

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:20:23 +0000

Hey Victoria,
My name is Bill. I was wondering if you have set up your community yet? I am considering living on one. Take care, Bill

By: Container Home

Container Home — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:30:26 +0000

You are right Brian this concept dates back more than 10 years in fact the first US patent issued for the concept was awarded to Mr Phillip Clarke of Miami on the 8th August 1989.

The classic “overnight” success story I suppose.

Scary to think that is 21 years ago now : )

By: Brian Rosebrugh

Brian Rosebrugh — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:44:19 +0000

Hi:

The ‘Cargo Container Homes’ concept is gathering a very large following. Architects and designers are putting out plans faster than you can find them. There are more than 700,000 used cargo containers being stored all over North America at this time. Average used container prices are in the $2000.00 range. They can be attached almost any way you can imagine. They can be stacked up to 10 high to make apartment buildings or office complexes or student housing or low-income housing almost anywhere. These concepts have been in existence for at least 10 years now. To find out more just type ‘cargo container house’ in Google.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:49:43 +0000

I wish Mississippi would get wise to the shipping container houses.I would love to have one.Does anyone know if rhere are any in Ms ?

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How to install a modular building « Modular boxes — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:01 +0000

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By: Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:13:49 +0000

Actually, I have some land, in Oklahoma, and am hoping to begin a community on it this year. This type of building can be accepted.

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:10:20 +0000

Hi Samantha,

I think it would depend on the RV park. I suspect at minimum they’d want to see it on wheels and tow-able. I’ve not seen a cargo container on wheels like that.

But the solution above is clever and it’s imaginable that a RV park owner would allow it since it is portable, albeit with a big truck.

The other more common solution is to find someone with enough property and an open mind to let you plop a tiny house like this on their land. These people do exist they are just a challenge to find. I’d start with friends and craigslist. I’d also assume that rural or industrial areas would be more of a possibility. Residential neighborhoods have too many neighbors, and it’s complaints from neighbors that bring the authorities.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:12 +0000

Does anyone have any ideas one where to live in one of these if you don’t own your own property? Will RV parks accept them? I want to build one and make it look very nice, almost like an elongated cabin with vaulted roof, etc., but I’m scared I won’t have anywhere to put it where it will be accepted by the uptight, general masses.

By: jgodsey

jgodsey — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:26:22 +0000

i got a price from them for a 40′ deluxe (w/kitchen and bath) for about $23K which I thought was fair. however that model doesn’t connect, too bad. I would have liked the possibility of adding on basic units in future.