Shipping containers recycled into homes
CNN.com reports that old cargo shipping containers are being recycled into homes, rather than being melted down.
The story says each container weighs 9,000 pounds and it take 9,000 kilowatt hours to melt that much steel. The energy saved from repurposing the container could power a 70 watt light bulb for 15 years.
So, we have a port in Baltimore. We, no doubt, have some extras containers. Anyone want to live in one? Looks like there are plenty of colors to choose from.
Baltimore Sun file photo of the port of Baltimore
Comments
I would live in one of these in a heartbeat. They are waterproof, termite proof, and virtually sound proof. They are also energy effecient. I would also live in a yurt, adobe building, or various structures built into the land (cave, earth built home). my only material requirements would be a washer, dryer, bathroom, and kitchen.
Posted by: NotableM | June 16, 2009 2:02 PM
This is so neat. Did you see these? I'd live in these no problem!
http://weburbanist.com/2008/05/26/cargo-container-homes-and-offices/
Posted by: Kris H. | June 16, 2009 2:39 PM
This is great idea for Baltimore, a Port City. We have a lot of vacant homes that could be bulldozed and in there place put modular shipping container homes. Perhaps we could establish tax incentives if the Port sells us the containers for cheap.
Thank you for the blog.
Posted by: BaltimorePlaces | June 17, 2009 4:37 PM
More shipping container homes at www.container-life.com
Posted by: DBox | June 18, 2009 12:12 AM
How about turning them into EMERGENCY HOUSING for the next natural disaster !!!!! NEXT KATRINA ?
They can be made ready for immediate use, easily transportable,
and easy to store (stackable) AND RECYCLABLE for furture emergency use ! How about it FEMA ? ! ?
Posted by: J.S. TH'RAGGMAN | June 18, 2009 11:18 PM
IDS actually makes shipping container houses. They are currently building a 2 story house in Alaska, an apartment complex and a medical facility. Check out their website. www.idscontainer.com
Posted by: IDS | September 24, 2009 9:45 AM
I like the idea of using old container as homes which may solve the high prices of houses
Shipping Container
Posted by: Sam | November 17, 2009 11:37 AM
That's awesome! I just looked it up and there are tons of houses that are already built this way! I love it :)
Posted by: Eco Friendly | December 3, 2009 3:54 PM
Anyone from Howard County who has done this already? Could you share the steps that you took? Please share. Who did you use to do the work?
Posted by: shelly | March 24, 2010 12:59 AM