He turned shipping containers into hotel apartments in Ghana | Residential container tour

Timestamps available, check out the tours! In this video, we walk through shipping container hotel apartments that have studio and 1 bedroom units with the builder, Eric Gyimah. He talks us through the building journey, processes, costs, challenges and many more.
We also explore shipping containers as rental properties in a conversation with the manager Chris Adu-Twumasi.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:52 Eric, the building journey and project details
05:41 Where is the greenery?
07:15 1 Bedroom cost
07:49 Project tour
09:02 Studio tour and cost
21:08 1 Bedroom tour
24:37 Drainage
25:24 Stacking
26:42 Insulation and exterior finish
28:25 Treating the container
29:20 Earthquake resistance
30:18 Construction speed and lifespan
32:58 Challenges
34:22 Community response
35:50 Rental potential of shipping containers
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[@africainvestorstories3453]

As an ex constitution site manager, I’m really impressed with the tour and the knowledge of the construction manager and his answers to the questions that are being put to him 👍🏿👌🏿👊🏿

[@charlesgore5827]

I first saw container shops in Accra, back in 1998 when i first visited Ghana. I fell in love with the concept of container living. I'm so happy to see that the concept is being developed far beyond where it was back then. It's an affordable concept that can be used all over the world.

[@Kidscornerpod]

This guy is a much better speaker than the most recent guest. Bravo to both for their projects. Love this

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

He did an amazing job making these containers look very livable , I'm impressed. Congratulations creating the beautiful homes. It would be amazing to see him dragging those containers up the hill with the bulldozers . I wonder if he recorded that , lol. That sounds like it was a feat . Again , incredible work 👏 🙌 👌 ❤ 💪 😍

[@SuckThisComment]

The efficiency of the space and quality of craftsmanship is insane !

[@05zianne]

Yessss this is the difference between amateurs an professionals!

[@anthemmakersmusic]

You must be very careful that the containers you get have no lead paint on them, cleaning or scraping the lead off is very tricky because the lead chips, and lead dust are hazardous as well as any areas were the paint shaving's enter into the ground water. I did some work in a shipping yard and I had to wear a hazmat suite all day in 100 degree heat.

[@jazzyrock57]

Very good point. A suggestion is to have independent testing during the project's progression. Safety first.

[@lawyahxyahsu5629]

What would you recommend for the sterilization of the container metal

[@opeyemiadewaleadegbesan8857]

I need to meet this guy, for my project in Nigeria .God blessed you bro.Very soon we will work together for great projects.😍✌️👊

[@funwhyte]

Check Container builds Nigeria great company

[@joycelynkodua4575]

Can I hv this builder number number

[@sandraellis170]

Did you get his number???

[@claudettewelsh5934]

OMG. Smart people think alike! Brilliant idea! You confirm my idea we can build affordable quarters which is very attractive and functional!!! Love love the village PROMOte!!!

[@dtintl3411]

How innovative! Stacking and dragging 40 ft shipping containers, indeed was a challenge! Congratulations!

[@TendaSithole]

Materials are impressive. Well done. Small-space furniture layouts would work better in the narrow space. Kitchenette upstairs is a good idea and a well-planned small kitchen is possible.

[@demetradriskell7400]

Love this project … very affordable.

[@Matthew-pv3kl]

The US needs Eric Gyimah!!! Homelessness in California is REDICULOUS!!!

[@JaeVoris]

I met with him on Wednesday and he was very cool and knowledgeable. I am happy to be working on a project with him.

[@jaymuleka9671]

How can I get in contact with him?

[@JaeVoris]

@@jaymuleka9671 the number is on the description

[@allgoodthingsjamaican]

Eric is an educator! He explains everything do all, His justification for the use of the material is A1!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤❤🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@peekplan4633]

This is a great idea and l like the honesty of the builder in presenting the challenges he encountered in realising this project. It looks clean, safe and modern to spend quality time alone, with friends or family.

[@edmund6392]

14:28 is the most important question. As a developer myself the answer is revealing. Insulation is very very important or else these containers become cooking ovens. Spray foam insulation is the best.

[@dinabalumka7880]

💯

[@proyouservicesltd3652]

I am impressed by the honesty of the landlords /owners

[@skribe2]

Amoaa, you are special. You conduct yourself like an African Queen. Peace be upon you always

[@a2theb46]

After listening to the interview it is clear that the builder is very knowledgeable and thorough 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@bbalderston125]

It could work well to use a folding up Murphy Bed too

[@SolOSombra]

Great Job 👏 Here in Puerto Rico people are purchasing containers to do Tiny Houses but not for apartments.( great idea).

[@wbanks3749]

Hola Armando, are you a builder or do you know someone in PR that is building tiny houses? I am interested in building in Maizales.

[@SolOSombra]

@@wbanks3749 Hello 👋. No I’m not a builder, just a youtuber that shows off our Island on my youtube channel. @SolOSombra

[@wbanks3749]

@@SolOSombra Thanks, I'll check it out.

[@hayal1693]

These are beautiful containers for living quarters. Yes so lovingly done. I would stay there.

[@tkreg8382]

Very excellent and informative interview! Well done to the hotel owner and visionary and his exceptional manager! I enjoyed EVERYTHING about this expose’. More blessings to all involved!

[@carmennicholson2867]

Beautiful concept and design, the only thing missing is some outside landscaping Excellent job!

[@aainventors745]

The landscape was explained in the video that he had to reduce it because of snakes and scorpions

[@globalpioneer247]

This is wonderful. I fell in love with Ghana when I visited for first time I 2017. 🥰

[@Benjie233]

wow! had this place on my list to visit and didn't know they were made out of containers. lovely concept

[@ecommbulldog]

this guy is amazing!!! would love to connect and do this in PERU

[@Kendallholt456]

His favorite phrase is, “As you can see” I love it

[@dacehace6348]

Fantastic, well done to the builder and their vision

[@rosalanijackson5827]

I’m impressed with the work that looks very profitable. I would love to visit Ghana and stay there. One for my bucket list. Good job!

[@sabalitoursandconsult2753]

Hit me up while in Ghana n let me host you

[@yussefgilkey1350]

I absolutely loved your question about the wood cladding. And his answer was spot on! Good conversation.

[@lyonkane4370]

The Lady is brilliant, she asks Intelligent questions, answering most thought In our head !!!

[@carylanguirand7170]

Incredible build. Well Done Good Sir!!! I wish you further success.

[@Melanin_Move]

Hi Amoah. It’s common in the USA. I think you guys can take this to another level. However, if the land within the continent gets a structure facelift with smooth roads, you can do wonders with shipping containers.

[@multipolarworld.]

How much that will cost in the US?

[@cfirstp8416]

@@multipolarworld. At least $50,000+. It's unreal how much things like this will cost in America, right!? Using shipping containers to build your home is genius! There is another group of African Archectects that use shipping containers to build both residential and commercial building projects. I forget their name, but they were featured in a KZbin as well. I forget what African country their business is located in. But they produced beautiful and very useful residential and commercial products. African ingenuity is amazing!!!

[@multipolarworld.]

@@cfirstp8416 $50000?🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maybe like 20 years ago.

[@Melanin_Move]

@@multipolarworld. Well it can be even cheaper if you know what your doing. There are quite a number of People all over the US that is turning school buses, Vans, into homes on wheels. Some attach the homes made to their vehicles and travel on the road. Tiny homes, shipping container homes.

[@multipolarworld.]

@@Melanin_Move that's an other story 👍

[@marlonking8830]

Your video logs are very convincing and informative. Love it!

[@ritapowell9814]

Great job we also use shipping containers for shower houses in Saudi Arabia work great stay safe and bless he did a great job congratulations

[@ephraimamoako7604]

I love this project 😍.. such an educative episode Amoaa..👏🏻

[@cfirstp8416]

Yes indeed!

[@yolandafarrell5716]

Why not use Murphy beds. You can pull them into the wall opening up the space alot more

[@edwardboateng4965]

Very good video. Very well explained your use of building terminology is on point. Really love it I'll give it 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅

[@AD-mn8bg]

Éric is a fabulous genius. He speaks well, knowledgeable and seems to have a great gripe on being successful.

[@namkebanyanklariti]

Your dress is smokin'. Nice houses. The view is breathtaking, luv the curb appeal, lines, natural curves, etc.

[@cfirstp8416]

I loved everything about the entire project: Eric's resilience to work through all challenges. What an outstandingly, beautiful community! I liked how Eric problem solved which materials to use. He thought well about the location and environment, inorder to make his material choices: 1. Water, 2. Sun, 3. Wind, 4. Scorpions and snakes. Pest control. No plants for the snakes and scorpions to shade themselves from the sun. Good presentation Amoaa. Well done! And Thank you.

[@janettawallace3722]

These are absolutely lovely. I think they are so nicely structured.

[@craftjmdotcomtv2349]

I think he needs to protect the roofing as much as he has protected the sides because the roof can rot and leak easily if there were no proper covering over the container material as observed on the video.

[@jean6030]

I think i saw them showing the roofing. It is protected with sheets slopping on both sides.

[@shirleylavernerosej.120]

Include maintenance after & every 5 yrs. Fully emptying them to repair. That’s how we keep employees with work while maintaining value of property.

[@atibabdurahaman8887]

Moving and explore the best innovation...just proud of U guys nice idea and well designed it's truly incredible am highly admired work done thnx

[@margaretakuffo4628]

I love your style and will check the place soon, good work bro

[@mesn33]

Straight to the point. Very knowledgeable of his work. Very informative

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

ZEEEEEEEEEEEEN . This is the nicest shipping container building I've seen yet, and probably the fittest to live in still!! This is like on a Mini-Mansion level, but downsized in price, not quite the way I'd build my home, but is still very fascinating and eye-catching

[@amornesta9265]

He is the only one who does not change his price estimate when you get intouch . So come on youtube with low prices and double it when you call them

[@wisdomaddo8515]

I like how honest this guy is

[@udawyma1682]

That's what I'm talking about...so great!

[@floydwatkins7502]

Very good content. I would like to speak with the developers about this project for a build that I am contemplating in the future.

[@bo_arrow]

these are 🔥. makes me wanna live there. loving that balcony view 👁👁

[@goddessyemaya4301]

Love this Project, awesone!!❤💯

[@TheTruthBehindThis]

First of all your beautiful. Really nice video you get a lot of details and a clear picture of the business. Keep up the good work. ❤️

[@redbunnyclassic]

Another good video with very relevant questions and answers. Thank you!

[@workfromhome598]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Loved the interviews! ❤

[@Ded-Ede]

This is so awesome. More more more.

[@eugenea7886]

Awesome work! keep it up

[@abundantlyblessed9000]

With a little bit of knowledge, creative Africans can change the world in a good way. Stay Black, Beautiful, and Strong!!!

[@Wuzhaniin]

I love it, I’m interested in carrying this same idea back home

[@bobdylenvice9536]

i love the view of the sea wow

[@briana14333]

Lovely homes and layouts. Well done 💪🏾

[@wenotlikethem]

This is lovely!!!

[@niiamu3300]

Great work!

[@evangalinebrendahoward438]

I am very impressed using containers for living. Brilliant!

[@AD-mn8bg]

Great steps for walking up and bring in supplies.

[@bbalderston125]

Impressive, no stopping GH

[@richmills430]

I love the simplicity,and Beauty of it ,and the location❤

[@roundtwo3321]

I'm so proud of everybody. This is great.

[@sirprestige8803]

Love this. And all the construction details! Fantastic watch of an intriguing project. Well done all. Thanks 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DBusiness85]

LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL, FANTASTIC!!! I LOVE IT.....THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING!!

[@QueenNefertiti1000]

What a great idea very unique and he is very brilliant this is needed and many communities it will solve a lot of problems for a lot of people

[@billy_nsb]

Mrs Amoaa I am really learning a lot here Thank you 🙇‍♂️

[@Chrisbrownthebusinessman]

i live in america and i just love watching this show

[@MsMiscelaneous]

Will luv to visit this property.. so beautiful

[@dr.romanus1942]

This is very interesting, well done.

[@chiefsulemanige6419]

BLESS MAN.....EVERYTHING IS ON POINT.....AM IN TO THIS INSHA_ALLAH

[@tGldsawmg]

Absolutely beautiful, i love something like this in naija someday

[@roseelive3253]

Great guy. Every inch of it is beautiful.

[@adamcenteno3147]

What a wonderful job!

[@ritapowell9814]

Great job Eric!

[@myssdarknluvly]

Love this. Wonder if they could build different plans

[@afiakyerewaa6693]

wow,this is what we call creativity,good job bro

[@sylviasworld9397]

Oooh I LOVE this!!!!! 😘

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

Oh, I like the middle container . It's very nice 👌.

[@theworldsonheroin]

This is beautiful

[@velyndab]

very well done, the apartments are very secure and the balcony and views are Wonderful

[@rastalavie]

Beautiful! Genius!!!

[@Soiknow2]

Amazing! The builder is informative, direct and great. Well done and appreciated.

[@Its_chakecia]

You asked really great questions and I enjoyed Eric's energy. I love that sustainable materials were used, this is a wonderful project!

[@sathishkulasekaran7535]

Hi Eric 👏 👏👏 Excellent project you have a lot of knowledge about engineering and construction and the lady who interviewed you she have a lot of valuable questions you too are very amazing 🤩 I really enjoyed watching this video I hope you will bring more videos like this we are learning from your knowledge and your experience Keep up your good luck God bless you all

[@gracebrown3264]

Great idéale about such désigne nd initiatives. Yr idéal is very créative nd solide.Also an inspiring nd admiring projets. I'm à Liberian residing in France , where I followed yu nd yr intervuer . This projet can also be establish in my country Liberia. I believe as we have a lot of beautifun sea sights nd very Lively land scape nf vegetatats ,trees, such a projets will be very convivial for Liberia. We have à tropical ns sunny atmosphère. Liberia is à beautiful contre nd à projet like this is going to attract the attention of lots of Liberians nd other people. Thanks for such a beautiful, artistique, nd inspiring idea. Continue more creativities as yu move along. God bless yu.Amen

[@glorysalami1792]

Wisdom is the principal thing well done

[@Ronisstyles]

This is absolutely Beautiful

[@ericking3459]

Congratulations Lady , you are doing great

[@tonyrome068]

Excellent workmanship

[@kincamell2]

Heavy Gratitude for sharing

[@yunekavondetta183]

I need to leave the US and move there!! Geesh! Beautiful!

[@AR-uz6kq]

PRICELESS!!💙💙💙💙

[@marcusaserie]

God Given Gift Love the Vision