Innovative Shipping Container Homes + The Conversion Process

Converting #shippingcontainers into homes is full of amazing design possibilities and is remarkably sustainable. The reuse aspect means less use of lumber--ideal for our climate change reality. That's precisely what appealed to Relevant Buildings, a container house manufacturer in Oregon City, OR.
Owner Carl Coffman shares tours of their innovative small and tiny container home models, all building code compliant. Each is made with one or more high-cube shipping containers, sometimes stacked, like for an affordable housing condo project.
Innovative bump-outs, in many of their container houses, create added width inside for a more open, functional space. Engineering is key. Carl also shares a fascinating walk-through of the container conversion process.
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We share tours of Relevant Buildings' innovative small & tiny container home models, all building code compliant. Each is made with one or more high-cube shipping containers. Innovative bump-outs, in many of these, create added width inside for a more open, functional space. Owner, Carl also shares a fascinating walk-through of the container conversion process. Engineering is key. 🏡👉 *Watch a DIY Container Home Tour:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabYl5aff8aonZo

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[@kathynelson4626]

Love the "bump out" on these container homes. Really does give you lots of room. But I especially like the large doors with all the glass. Really beautiful. You almost forget they are container homes. These designers & renovators are true artists. Knowing just where to place kitchens & bath & bedrooms that work is a very difficult thing to do. The flow of traffic has got to work. Great ideas & really nice work. (I want one) My hats off to all of y'all. Very impressive. Blessings.

[@Scorpionfury]

I was lucky enough to tour Relevant Building's homes in Oct 2020. AMAZING quality, finish, and design. I've wanted a container home years and as soon as I can, I want to order one of theirs. Love them!!! They offer tours regularly so if you ever have the opportunity to check them out in person, I highly recommend it.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Finally i find a company thats knows all the realties of making a real and legal container home in most states.

[@myfavoritesutube1]

Thanks so much for this... 7 feet wide is a no go, but a bump out makes this idea perfect for me.

[@GKBraidstudio]

Love it. I like how you're working with the government to help bring affordable housing to many that need it. I want to do something like this for my community in Florida.

[@pamm5287]

Absolutely brilliant builds, and hopefully these recycled & repurposed containers will eventually become obtainable & affordable housing for low income family's all over the United States.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

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[@karongoodine3288]

Beautiful container homes you are building. Much better then your standard built homes. Looks like less maintenance upkeep too.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

So very cool! Innovative, affordable, fire proof, energy efficient, and lovely!! Yes, please!!

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

I'm going to share this with my grandson! He's attending a Welding school, and I like to show him the opportunities he has when he finishes school. Thanks for this segment!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Wonderful idea. You are most welcome!

[@marymasdon1175]

Love that you can put theses anywhere! A Shipping Container Luxury Condos site 4-5 stories and about 1 city block long, just built and sold in Nashville Tn. I heard the owner paid around 1.5 million for property, shipping containers, construction and turn key of 25 units and just sold them all for 68 Million! Absolutely Beautiful! Right nest to the Civic Center down town. I think I have pictures of the shipping containers just before they were finished erecting the last few containers. I can’t wait to see one.

[@stacey9003]

The best shipping container homes I've seen, at a good cost. Lots of planning and attention to detail that really make these homes exceptional.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Some really brilliant features, and the fact you can easily get these permitted is fantastic!

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[@sashastarshanti3599]

LOVE THIS!! Not only reusing an existing object as housing, but working towards the goal of more affordable housing. The innovation is so cool, and I love the design choices. I think shipping container villages for homeless people could also be a good way for cities and communities to work to help people in need get a new start in life. No doubt this particular container home builder will do very well financially in the future.

[@laurabarreto4283]

Yes, this one of my long term goals ...love your thinking !!!

[@laurabarreto4283]

yes love your way of thinking!! This is one of my long term goals to help the community, homeless and women w children w no spisal support. what better way than everyone working and giving back to the community.

[@GrummanIsComin]

These are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I would love to have one of these homes!

[@loturzelrestaurant]

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[@jenniofdaisysdropbox2462]

Love it!!!! Great construction! I live in FL. Come here! They sound like could be hurricane proof.

[@topfuelr473]

You can tell they are in a Liberal state because of the Climate Change B.S. they spew.

[@genesmith2355]

@@topfuelr473 yeah 75k for a one b room . I could build that container, this is no bs for under 10k

[@JP-yl6on]

@@genesmith2355no you couldn’t.

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

WOW, JUST WOW! This guy could become the Toll Brothers or KB homes of the Container industry. One more feature is they are "almost" fire proof!! If this guy can work with state n federal government he could really help with affordable and homeless housing. If the 75k model was stripped down to basics i bet he could provide them to municipality for under 50k each.. If this company gets any traction, watch out. They are VERY impressive. I've been following Container homes for years and I actually had to give up on a parcel I wanted because I didn't know who could do the job. Here they are. Wish I'd known.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Very nice construction. And asthetics. The tea house is nice.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We really dig the tea house too--very livable family home!

[@bellahayden5275]

The Best ones I've ever seen😻 The Engineers are super skilled! Omg this makes me want to move into these tiny container house. I'm in love❤

[@sharoncochran8508]

Recycle, repurpose, reinvent! REMARKABLE!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Exactly!

[@stevencowles8419]

A nice range of homes, I likes the number of times 'engineering' was mentioned as everything tooks very well thought through and designed to last.

[@adrianestoconing1434]

This open up a lot of possibilities

[@macnolds4145]

I absolutely love these. Affordable, spacious and no conveniences are spared. Perfect tiny/small homes!

[@papacos4745]

Hands down one of the best container homes I've seen on Utube. The detail and craftsmanship that goes into the building of these homes could be the future. I think most humans do not need the typical 3000 square foot homes. Less is more to me. Use only what you need. Thank you for the hard work you guys are doing. 👌👏🏆

[@richardpena7153]

This was very interesting. The interiors look high end, and what an amazing way reuse shipping containers.

[@maureenlynden2477]

Marvellous idea as well the shipping containers will stand strong and won't blow away when hurricanes and storms come so that's amazing

[@Knight2Bee]

I really like the build quality of these containers homes. Would like to see this product in the Midwest to take on the weather conditions here.

[@esterdavies3791]

Absolutely superb! High quality build and finish.

[@kristilisakleiner9384]

Really like your ethics, attitude and engineering

[@pttp321]

I live in the Northeast US where many towns require residential homes to be minimum 1000 sf. I saw a container design I want: a horse shoe configuration - the long sides would be 40ft extra-height containers the shared side a 20ft extra height container- an atrium would span the 40 ft containers - it seems this Builder is more than able to construct this home design.

[@susananderson1071]

Lovely design and seems to be a company who knows their stuff. Really wish you were in Colorado, we need good housing opportunities at a decent price. I'm interested in purchasing.

[@terrymarsh8094]

Beautiful is the one word for me to describe those homes.

[@aprillittle595]

This was fascinating! Beautiful design work. Love it!

[@k.whiking4372]

Yes, this was really very good.

[@calliey59]

Loved this video. This gentleman is doing a great job. He is very thorough.

[@jst4curiosity704]

I loved their take on container homes!

[@Mj201182]

Omg. Loving the bump out!!!!! It will be a dream come true for me!!!

[@LuisCastillo-bl4jo]

Love shipping containers Homes, someday will purchases one of those beautiful spaces

[@murrayandru7527]

Got a Good thing going Carl ! Well built , insulated and reasonably priced. Come to Canada my friend !

[@valmuse2]

The bump out is definitely a game changer.

[@trolloftheyear7963]

Like the bump outs alot. Haven't seen that before. Your video's are well made and you have a wonderful variety of models to offer. I'm not in a position to buy the finished house, but would come to you for a container with bump outs and window/door openings. The cutting and welding is not something I'd want to attempt, plus you would know how to reinforce it.

[@clarkclarke]

agree ....the bump out always is ....like an RV.with the slide out ... I also like the windows and doors that slide and opens up the space to the outside .....

[@altheadaley778]

@@clarkclarke can you ship a 3 bed room to Jamaica 🇯🇲?

[@usa68355]

one of the best companies in the business

[@cherriemckinstry131]

I like that your working to make housing. Now incorporate vegitation that promotes desire to go outside at home. Produces some food. Sound and semi privacy, but also encourages good neighbors. Caring environment.

[@scottc8152]

Our first veteran targeted community planned for Spring should have a greenhouse growing free food year-round for residents, as well as chickens, garden tunnels, raised beds, and more. You will see more in the news next year. www.energypositivehomes.us

[@auntylinda7640]

Loved the tour of these incredible homes. I would have liked to see the budget friendly model. Thanks for bringing this to us x

[@happykt]

Have you looked at the price list for these, including shipping? These are NOT budget homes.

[@kevincooper9018]

Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@linacabrera3172]

Beautiful house, enjoy it and God bless you!👌 💘

[@ariel393939]

Just wonderful !!!

[@jacquelines3093]

This was amazing, beautiful homes, nice to learn how they are built and the thought process that goes into the design.

[@roseford2181]

I have been looking at tiny home options and I love this option. So much to think about. Thanks!

[@johng1420]

Great video full of detailed information, containers are greatly underused as homes and we should use more of them, why not a container park full of homes it has many options, rental, buy, part ownership (good for the first time buyers as they can buy say a 50% share and when they move on sell it on or back to the owner). I worked in logistics for 40 years shipping containers round the world and they have more use than shipping, keep thinking outside the envelope and by using some off the shelf furniture from places like IKEA it keeps costs down...

[@ravenone6255]

Simple, innovative, affordable = beautiful

[@yanyperez3609]

Brilliant! Thank you for providing such great details! I love your layouts. Will be sure to keep you in mind for my future home.

[@janettawallace3722]

This house is amazing inside. I love the sit up and decor colors.

[@corinnestefanko5300]

I really like the bump out, it looks great.

[@JorgePetraglia2009]

Are you ever coming to Canada? Housing prices in here are insane,no to mention that we still use lumber like there's no other construction materials in the world. Amazing and beautiful designs. Keep the good work amigos. Greetings from Toronto.

[@pmac5621]

Pretty reasonable for the quality. Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonyvargas9463]

I love it. Can’t wait to get mines 2 floor design. Your guys are the best.

[@sharonyoung8251]

There is a house in Dallas TX made of several containers. It’s 3 layers high but the middle layer goes in the opposite direction as the upper and lower levels. It is very nice.

[@deliteful1991]

Can you share where in Dallas? I’d love to check it out.

[@elianamartin8575]

I absolutely love these!!!! Amazing job.

[@jadedstar7442]

Beautiful 🏡. Love a company the doesn't scrimp on quality. Obviously though, the shipping containers are not a cost saver.

[@edwardwest1543]

Code this code that it's still a container and if you know what yr doing you can build a beautiful container home for 20 grand.... This guys a great salesman

[@ablacksquare]

Love the builds. There seems to be a lot of consideration put into the environment, engineering and functionality. Awesome work!

[@elizabethdoran7626]

Love them,wish you were in Oz

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and commentary 👌

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Wow, I am impressed.

[@misswildlife7905]

Once again, a delight to watch and marvel over.

[@guille6613]

expectacular!!!

[@Dustrick]

I've been linked to this company so many times when I do house searching, I've been looking to move to Oregon very soon but every cool thing I see about shipping container homes is always "coming soon, coming next year, in the process of" I know it takes a lot of work yeah but, I'm ready to just move into one of these prefabs right NOW. I like their idea to do condos though.

[@linacabrera3172]

Beautiful houses!!

[@PhilipSteeves]

Really nice! Very innovative design.

[@greob]

Wow these are work of art!

[@zildavasilov819]

Muy buenos los modelos ...se ven muy cómodos...

[@NatalieVanVeenNatalia]

So cool loved this story. Great business.

[@DawnOldham]

I especially liked the largest model! It felt like a traditional home!

[@gregj7916]

some really good ideas, the owner is really positive....

[@LasVegasSam-ml7fd]

Beautiful homes and they’re not a bad size

[@suebarnard1734]

I love these homes! Still waiting for code to catch up with these amazing homes

[@deeqoali7949]

Absolutely amazing 💖

[@stephenf2816]

Thank you, this is one of the most helpful Shipping Container building videos I've found. I love the way you film and present your content, allowing the owner/builder to tell their own story. Very high value time investment for me. Well worth subscribing.

[@greyeye5345]

I'm impressed with the design, engineering and workmanship. I'd like to contact the company.

[@TB12710]

He mentioned Portland Oregon quite a bit so that might be a good start to google the company name and address.

[@greyeye5345]

@@TB12710 Thank you!

[@fademmlg]

Julie Kilburn here. WAY TOOOOOOO EXPENSIVE.

[@suesorensen2440]

I'm guessing that they don't deliver out of state... These units are so lovely, and this is exactly what we are looking for:-) We purchased a piece of land in central Wisconsin, in hopes to build a tiny home, but code requires a home to be a minimum of 960 sq. feet. We received some ballpark #'s for building, and it's pretty steep. Oh well... sighhh!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

They do deliver outside of the state but not sure about WI. Check their website-link in description 😊👍

[@ManuelGarcia-xv2qf]

@@TinyHouseExpedition How about Texas?

[@leifford596]

Perfect

[@lindal2055]

Appreciate the details!! Awesome!

[@ramonafirehorse]

That’s my name! Maybe I need to get one. 😍

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯

[@justasobriquet]

It's beautiful, I wish I could have one.

[@robinheath4955]

Love this!

[@meregaming1770]

I'm looking at buying from this company in Portland soon, fingers crossed!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🤞🤞🤞😊

[@MrKo1233]

Truly impressed

[@whataday9021]

Like your informative channel. Shows there are so many options.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you!

[@syazwananordin8657]

Beautiful homes!

[@britzel71]

This one is really great. I would want a little bigger but the layout is perfect n

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Check this 650 sqft model they offer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ekaauFp9F6i7s 😊

[@vrod6525]

It’s perfect!

[@claudiajanzen2564]

Hopefully they won't be that much once we get over this horrible economic crisis. They look pretty well done! Love how simple and still beautiful they look.

[@pemghustlewomanlife6425]

This unimaginably perfect....👍

[@sinansn6499]

Great video thank you for sharing amazing

[@kathythompson9931]

I love this!

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

Yep. Experience same problem with regards to overhang.

[@amintarique]

Very informative container home video .

[@wendyfilice7101]

So cool. Great knowledge.

[@Lilmiket1000]

They are nice and really made to look similar to a normal home with the bump-outs and all. But its always the price thats the killer. The only homes I've seen that have been competitive price-wise is the barn frame built homes.

[@brendah4773]

These are very cool! Please come to Colorado! ❤️