Top 30 Container Home Projects Across the Country
1) The 12 Container House in Blue Hill, ME
Observing stacks of shipping containers on a drive to New York City, architect Adam Kalkin conceived the idea of repurposing containers into commercial and residential structures like this airline hangar home he designed in Maine. Stacked with 12 orange recycled shipping containers, this inexpensive sleek home embodies the inspiration for the Cargotecture movement.
Learn more about the 12 Container House by visiting Green Building Home.
2) Outdoor Oasis in Cañon City, CO
Built upon 35 acres of untouched hunting ground just 40 minutes outside Cañon City, this two-story container abode offers a vacation oasis pioneered to endure Colorado’s high winds and deliver breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With the help of architect, Brad Tomecek, this container home brings nature’s beauty to fruition through open-air sustainable design.
Check out Dwell Boxes for more information on this outdoor oasis container home.
3) The Redondo House in Redondo Beach, CA
With budget in mind and an eco-friendly vision, this container home was erected to showcase modernity in new form. Designed by California architect Peter DeMaria, the Redondo Beach House features extraordinary sights through its airline hangar glass doors that compliment the living room’s 20-foot-high ceilings.
Learn more about this Redondo Beach container home at Bobvilla
4) The Flagstaff House in Flagstaff, AZ
omprised of six repurposed shipping containers, this 2,000-square-foot house captures effervescent appeal through its mint ceramic coating and stunning overlook to the San Francisco Peaks. Designed by artist Marie Jones and architects Tony Brown and Tom Hahn, the Flagstaff container house provides a comfortable retreat throughout Arizona’s shifting seasons.
Find out more about this container home at Flagstaff Container House
5) The Beach Box in the Hamptons, NY
This beachfront eco-luxury home epitomizes a modern Gatsby flare in one of the wealthiest parts of New York. With a 600 foot walk to the ocean and the use of the most innovative sustainable materials on the market, this Hampton’s beach box is a renegade of traditional shingle-style architecture.
Want to learn more about this Hamptons container home? Check out Inhabitant
6) Tim Palen Studio in Mojave Desert, CA
This modern studio was based off of the most fortified green energy icon, the Honda Prius. Designed with a perforated metal shade system able to contest the unforgiving Mojave desert, alongside a roof carpeted with native succulent plants, this container office is sure to provide a creative atmosphere for the Lionsgate executive.
Check out LA Curbed for more information on this Tim Palen container studio
7) The Hybrid House in Mojave Desert, CA
Resembling something out of the James Bond “Quantum of Solace” film, this seemingly ubiquitous container home actually comprises Tim Palen’s studio mentioned above. When San Bernardino County placed permitting restrictions on a property bordering Joshua Tree, architect group, ecotechdesign, combatted the terms by using 6 stackable shipping containers on a steel frame.
Learn more about this illustrious hybrid container house at Homedsgn
8) The Price Street Project in Savannah, Georgia
Enclosed in the opaque forest of Savannah, this container studio personifies the balance of industrial design and the natural environment. Created by designer Julio Garcia, this one-bedroom house features clerestory windows to amplify natural lighting and reflect the lush setting.
Interested in learning more about this Georgia container home? Check out Small House Bliss
9) The Old Lady House in Califon, NJ
This Old Lady House, comprised of 5 shipping containers with center courtyard, is far from granny’s cottage in the woods. Designed by Adam Kalkin, this industrial retreat mirrors a rustic woodland ambiance with fir flooring and mahogany doors.
Find out more about Adam Kalkin's container home at Inhabitant.
10) The Six Oaks House in Santa Cruz, CA
Hidden within a hollow just outside Felton, CA, Six Oaks vacation getaway capitalizes on minimalist architecture and outdoor living. With multiple skylights lining the roof and functionality in design, this container home takes sustainability and Redwood dwelling to a whole new level.
Find out more about this northern Californian container home at Dwell Boxes
11) The Container Guest House in San Antonio, TX
This San Antonio Guest House, crafted by Poteet Architects, rests on an ex-industrial site and is sure to please every visiting guest. With floor to ceiling sliding doors, a roof irrigation system, and bamboo plywood interior, this sleek blue box is a self-sufficient work of art.
Check out the Arch Daily for more information on this San Antonio container guest house.
12) The Kalkin House in Shelburne, VT
Constructed from three recycled shipping containers, this “collector’s house” as it was once named, stands on the grounds of the Shelburne Museum. While not a residence, this monumental structure captivates visitors with its inclusive gallery for contemporary design and grandiose architecture.
Learn more about this Vermont container museum at Design Boom.
13) The Nederland Home in Nederland, CO
Built for the adventurous sole, Andrew McMullen, this container home prefaces the overarching granite walls where the contractor fosters his rock climbing obsession. The house, which utilizes two shipping containers for its outer-frame, includes an open loft with a roll-out bed for exceptional views of the night’s sky.
Want to find out about this Nederland container home. Check out the Denver Post.
15) The Container Studio in Long Island, NY
This 950 square-foot artist’s studio, designed by architect Maziar Behrooz, was formed using two side-by-side containers. The structure is two stories and with its remarkable views and serene atmosphere, there is no wonder Behrooz won the American Institute of Architects award for its design.
Check out CNN Money for more info on this Long Island container studio.
16) Container Office and Guest Bedroom in San Francisco, CA
This San Francisco warehouse apartment includes a bleeding blue and orange juxtaposition of shipping containers that allow its art collector owners to maximize space and make way for magnificent pieces to accentuate their passion. The containers, functioning as a guest room and office, required floor reinforcement to hold their 9 tons of weight as well as a roof cut for lowering them into studio-not an easy feat.
Find out more on this San Francisco container flat at HiConsumption.
17) The PV14 House in Dallas, TX
At one of the highest elevations in the city of Dallas, this container home embraces the views of nearby White Rock Lake and simultaneously uses an overhang design to deviate direct sunlight from windows. Applying elements of concrete flooring, pre-manufactured steel, and glass features to the interior allows the home to render its industrial roots and create its own unique vendetta of sustainable living.
Learn more about this Dallas container home at PV14 House
18) The North Branch House in New York
Designed by Tim Steele in collaboration with Big Prototype LLC, this modern container home incorporates a platform foundation connecting the structure to an adjacent hill. The first of its kind, this earth-tone home offers beautiful views of upstate New York landscape in the comfort of a cozy cabin setting.
Visit Steelehouse to discover the making of this container house in upstate New York.
19) New Orleans Shipping Container Home in New Orleans, LA
This 720 square-foot home comprises of two retired freight containers that are joined by a wooden frame and steel cables.The house features polycarbonate panels which imitate translucent glass and provide a more spacious feel to the home that modestly stores only life’s essentials.
Learn more about this New Orleans container home at Jestson Green.
20) SeaUA Building in Washington D.C.
Aside from being the first shipping container apartments in Washington D.C., this container design, originally perceived as an excrescence, has become the catalyst for future erection of cargo-apartments across the country. Bordering Catholic University, this apartment complex is a hub for college-student renters and curious onlookers.
Learn more about this D.C. container apartment at CRL Architecture.
21) Pinellas Park Home in Tampa, FL
This Pinellas Park container home, built by Sundog Structures LLC, features a contemporary design alongside unmatched stability to compete against Florida’s major hurricanes. The home, which functions as an apartment and a downstairs marketing workspace, has become a catalyst for future mixed-use container projects in the art village.
Find out more on this Tampa container home at Dwell Boxes.
22) MOD Urban Apartments in Seattle, WA
Built in 2013 as a modular housing concept by Hybrid Architecture, this apartment building proves a sustainable living design in tight quarters. With no elevator or interior hallway, this LEED Gold certified urban flat is a cost-effective solution and even includes garage parking.
Check out Hybrid Arc for more info on these MOD urban container apartments.
23) The Container Home in Santa Monica, CA
This California container home, constructed from two reused shipping containers, offers a an open-air lifestyle that coincides with the area’s coastal vibe. With a functional interior and simple design, this tiny home is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Find out about all this Santa Monica container home has to offer at Moonlight Mile.
24) Container Cabin in Manton, CA
This all encompassing 40’ shipping container, located in northern California, functions as an off-the-grid cabin for seasonal visits. With hunting grounds surrounding the structure in Shasta County, this cozy retreat is optimal for weekend getaways.
Learn more about this California container cabin at Not a Paper House.
25) False Bay Writer’s Cabin in San Juan Island, WA
This translucent container home, constructed by Olson Kundig Architects, provides a quiet workspace featuring a fold up deck that can preserve the structure when not in use. With panorama views of the Washington landscape, this container cabin is sure to ignite new ideas for a story.
Interested in this writer's container studio? Check out Moonlight Mile for more info.
26) Irving Place Home in Brooklyn, NY
This is no ordinary penthouse. Located in Brooklyn, this recently remodeled 1930’s carriage house features a shipping container rooftop and terrace sure to catch the eye of onlookers. Designed by LOT-EK architects, this penthouse, outfitted in striking red and orange exterior paint, reflects the artful taste of this booming hipster borough.
Find out more about this Brooklyn container penthouse at Design Boom.
27) The Kansas City Home in Kansas City, MO
This 2,600 square-foot container home made from five recycled shipping containers includes a green roof and state-of-the-art foam insulation for eco-friendly living. With a 1960’s-21st century clash of interior aesthetic, this “splash” blue house fuses a retro design with modern amenities.
Check out Homedit for further reading on this Kansas City container home.
28) Cinco County in Brewster County, TX
200 miles outside Midland, TX with an arduous trek into the outskirts of Gramercy Park, lies the Cinco Camp house. This home features segmented shipping containers functioning as a two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and dining room, and storage facility for the once Rolling Stone art director, Roger Black.
Learn more about the Cinco Camp container home at Eco-Container Home.
29) The Sunset Idea House in Menlo Park, CA
This 192 square-foot vibrant yellow container home was built by Hybrid Architecture as an ergonomic tiny-house design for both urban dwelling and vacation getaways. Featuring a solar paneled roof with a functioning kitchen, living space, and bedroom, this self-contained structure exemplifies transportability and sustainability in a mobile world.
Learn more about this bright yellow container home at Oregon Live.
30) LoHi Container House in Denver, CO
This two-story container home located in the LoHi section of Denver, CO features an unconventional exterior color scheme. With a frame of seven shipping containers and a tasteful interior design, the industrial style home is sure to draw curiosity in the neighborhood.
Check out Prefab Container Homes for more information on this Denver LoHi container home.