Shipping container family home: building blocks in Redwoods

Shipping container conversions' playlist: • Shipping container homes
Kam Kasravi and Connie Dewitt wanted a modern cabin that wouldn't disrupt the Redwoods on their property. First, they considered prefabs, but quickly realized they wouldn't fit up the narrow road to their land in the Santa Cruz mountains. So they convinced their friend, architect David Fenster, to design them a home made from shipping containers.
Built from recycled cargo containers hand-picked from the Port of Oakland, Six Oaks was built around the footprint of the land. The containers were building blocks that were cut and stacked to fit between Redwoods along with a steep grade.
While the home was assembled in 6 hours, it took nearly a year to finish the interior since so much of it was custom. The unique materials meant some unique requirements: instead of carpenters, they used welders; a commercial roofer had to be hired, etc.
According to Connie, it wasn't "the cheapest way to build", but It cost about $50 per square foot less than a more conventional custom home.
They didn't aim to build an extreme home, but the couple feels confident their home will hold up well under extreme conditions- i.e. falling trees, forest fires. Connie jokes that if a tree does fall on the home, "it will get a little dent and we'll call the auto body shop to fix the house".
David Fenster, MODULUS architects www.modulus.com/modulus.html
*Thanks to Connie and NorCal Construction for the construction time-lapse: www.norcalconstruction.com/
Original story: faircompanies.com/videos/view/...

[@AodhBheagan]

Wow, this family not only built a bad ass home out of recycled materials, his wife is way excited about it. What a blessed man he is.

[@randybobandy9828]

Recycled? You say that as if they turned trash into treasure. They didn't Salvage anything. If they didn't buy the containers someone else would have.

[@Buck1954]

I like the grating deck and how it allows light and air to flow.

[@ivailic8733]

There are several factors in creating an amazing design. One place I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) without a doubt the most helpful course that I have ever seen. look at this great resource.

[@mikekinne939]

Iva Ilic yi

[@quaxk]

this is one of the better container houses I've seen, the inclusion of gaps make it more attractive, very clever design

[@TraditionalHymns]

These should be everywhere! I'm sure they'd hold up well against tornadoes too.

[@TheDPM71]

Very nice job. I live in a home built from 2 40' containers side x side with a 16x16 living room 2 8x10 bedrooms and 8x12 bathroom and kitchen built myself central hvac w heat pump and I love it. Best thing is it was paid for when I sat them on the ground! My floor is still exposed also and 1 wall in my kitchen. Been living in mine for nearly 5 yrs now.

[@obfuscated3090]

Nice to hear from another person who DID it instead of masturbating on the internet! I have two 40" High Cubes as my machine/welding shop and love it. A separate 40 with doors on each end is my motorcycle garage. If you ever need to seal external pipes/conduit/etc try 3M 5200 marine sealant. It beats the hell out of silicone because it's designed for thru-hull boat use. Good for you! My example got two of my bros into containers. We made a sweet machine shop in one's High Cube, and the other in in progress but because he's using containers he can store his hot rods out of the weather in the meantime.

[@theredrose777]

D McK Well let's see it.

[@charlottewalker6490]

How much did all this cost you to do?

[@TheDani172]

Don't let the negative trolls get you down. Some people have absolutely nothing nice to say. I Absolutely love the design. Was thinking about this 3 winters back how awesome it would be to use Seacarts in a home design. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned it. We do real estate development and some rehab properties. Was just talking to my kids the other day about the idea. How awesome it was to come across the finished project. Now I have something to show him how great an idea it is. Absolutely fabulous, thank you!

[@Someonesaidthis]

I agree!

[@simonlagree4655]

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL adaptation of shipping containers ! Whether intentional or not, I LOVE the way they borrowed from traditional Japanese homes !

[@buildyourcargohouse1244]

Simon Lagree Checkout this cargocontainerhome101.com SOCIAL MEDIA & NETWORKING FOR YOUR CARGO CONTAINER HOMES. SEARCH and FIND LOCAL HELP that you need for building your cargo container home at a minimal cost. Post your project and learn from others. The owner-builder will document the construction activities with videos organized by logical categories, e.g., foundation-footings, welding, plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, potable water storage [including a cistern), roofing, paint, etc., making for easy access and finding solutions to issues. This is all intended to encourage networking amongst people interested in reusing cargo shipping containers as "green" alternatives to traditional housing and build a cargo container house.

[@crayfish7542]

That was a Pleasant Ture and House showing ! Definitely a Pleasure to watch and listen to !

[@tsimshianman]

Great job on the design. I have worked with several container conversion projects for the past fifteen years. One of the biggest challenges is insulation. As you mentioned you do not want to sacrifice space. Yes, closed cell foam is an excellent choice however it offers only R6 per inch. Many of our customers live in hot or cold climates that requires better thermal control without sacrificing valuable space. We are able to meet their needs by combining the closed cell foam with our ceramic insulation coatings. The ceramics do not absorb heat like the foam does. The result is a much more effective insulation system that will better contain heat in the cold winter climate and more effectively block heat transfer during the warm or hot summer. The advantages of using our ceramic insulation coatings is that you can enhance your existing system without deconstructing simply by coating over the surfaces that face the heat.

[@brenrem]

The closed cell foam is the best to prevent condensation and the damage that comes with it over time. If it's cold outside and warm inside you're going to get a condensation build up and regular insulation is just going to absorb it, and over time it's going to cause mold. And closed cell has a higher R factor than some of the regular insulation. If you are in a cooler climate like I am with winters in Canada, the closed cell foam and then a vapor barrier on top would prevent future problems with condensation build up.

[@Victor44433]

I would think that, coating the outside with a double wall, so you don't have to take away from inside dimensions would be a solve, outside ureithain 2 component insulation, covered in porciline epoxy sealant, just an idea !

[@russgoddard63]

Very cool. I recommend decaf for the lady.

[@TubnQT]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yutubmasakmasak8566]

hHahhahahahha for fck sake

[@stevetheaker7286]

Spot on...lol

[@bobordewald1367]

Very nice. What is amusing to me is 10 or 15 years ago I had this same idea and my wife told me I was nuts. Thank you for proving me correct!

[@lukefarinelli3385]

That architect is absolutely genius! Best design choices possible. I’m jealous!!

[@securis]

Cool house. But the total cost was noticeably absent, and I'm guessing that many small house fans, like myself, are tiring of seeing very wealthy homeowners showing off their small, forward-thinking homes that have prices well out of reach of most people. That's one reason why I stopped subscribing to Dwell--the vast majority of homes showcased simply aren't affordable.

[@SpectrumSurvivalist]

I bet they got less in it than you do your house.

[@sugarplumfairy20101]

Tristan I agree with you.

[@hauteswan2541]

Living this way can make you wealthy by reusing materials and by the inexpensive cost of the home. It is really easy to save especially if you design solar power into it.

[@michellemarieperez6574]

Shipping containers are affordable. This guy spent 50 grand fixing his two containers and a separation bbetwee. So nice.This one looks like at least 100gs.

[@TeeyoDoubleDee]

@@michellemarieperez6574 $408,000

[@DixieGirl9876]

A wonderful use for the shipping containers, well thought out and designed.

[@mariewei864]

Dear Dixiegirl9876, This is Marie from Henan Idealsteel LTD,.CO. Glad to your interest of container house. We produce the professional container for living in. More deatails of product will be sended if needed for your reference. Best regards. Marie

[@MoteOfDust430]

Thank you Kirsten for all of your content. I enjoy it all. Keep on opening minds.

[@madman3891]

Geez this looks like a kids fort turned into a home, freaking love it.

[@naaomisealy4096]

GREAT VIDEO!! ACTUALLY GIVES ME FAITH ON CONTAINER HOMES AND THAT I COULD ACTUALLY HAVE MY OWN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING! YOU GUYS EXPLAINED EVERYTHING REAL NICE AND PRO!

[@rob_boss]

bums me out people just use these as retreats...I'm more impressed when it's their actual home.

[@amilahansen8435]

agree

[@princekp1]

I agree, that is beautiful!

[@SpeakerLoverEPIC]

Agree

[@emirbabich7831]

+Robert Brown (Rb Artistry) I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to discover container home design try Jadonite Shipping Container Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@SteedDigital1]

I wish this was my regular home. :/

[@treehouseinparadise5563]

You're living my dream. I lived in a railroad boxcar for a while, as a kid and always had the idea of getting something like that again. It's gorgeous. Well done. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@radixmaharaj5912]

tell David he's brilliant... amazing design.. inside doesn't look like containers at all... love the outside shower... you didn't have to destroy trees to move in so love that... windows are a must for me the more the merrier...

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

bloody good idea, these are becoming more popular in New Zealand

[@bamseal]

Cashel Mall is a great example of that. I go there atleast once a week and love it

[@robotswithemotion]

Sam Beal here in las vegas NV we have a little mall called the "container place " really cool made completely out of these boxes

[@RobynBrie]

This is AMAZING! how can anyone not like this? I LOVE it! Great job you two!!!!

[@pbodymathis]

This is the best idea of using shipping containers to build a home as I have found! Great skills in the design to give much more room!

[@libertyjo6238]

Yep. Here I am, calling a shipping container home BEAUTIFUL!!!!! & that's one amazing outcome!!!!!!🌺🌺🌺

[@brendashoemaker1719]

I like that shipping container home a lot, nicest one I've seen!

[@hassanfrancis1]

Great ideal on alternative off the grid life style, Of course the cold industrial feel of steel containers can be remedied with siding or faux stone and insulation in the walls . the roof can be water proofed cheaply with bitumen .

[@JeffDeWitt]

Where did they say they were off the grid? The house obviously had electricity and running water. No doubt the water came from a well but electricity from anything other than the grid is going to be difficult/expensive to get in woods like that.

[@mariewei864]

Dear jeff, This is Marie from Henan Idealsteel LTD,.CO. Glad to your interest of container house. We produce the professional container for living in. More deatails of product will be sended if needed for your reference. Best regards. Marie

[@mariewei864]

Dear Mr Hassan, This is Marie from Henan Idealsteel LTD,.CO. Glad to your interest of container house. We produce the professional container for living in. More deatails of product will be sended if needed for your reference. Best regards. Marie

[@jimmyacha6888]

This is one of the best shipping container house... Very COOL !

[@lexyjane1]

IM BACK watching my favorite pieve of art! 10 years almost and still so so gorgeous, cozy thoughtful. how beautiful!

[@modulusArch]

Thank you @lexyjane8862!

[@cjschmitt4882]

Why do people always avoid dollar amounts? ???? Just say how much! !

[@heykatiecorley]

They cost around $2,000 per container

[@jordanwright4763]

Katie Corley That leaves out a lot of other expenses though.

[@davidporowski9512]

Katie Corley delivery charges & crane somewhat more?

[@obfuscated3090]

2K is for WWT grade, not one trip essentially new containers, but those aren't absurd either.

[@Triple070007]

$408 thousand. There's an article about their home online. I found it through Google

[@Smiles4lifepkn]

Beautiful and super cool!

[@TimothyIkoli]

Pure genius how some things can be taken for granted yet it just could be ur next home or transformed into a house/home... thanks for sharing the video and the idea... Really like the idea and the execution!

[@williamhoskins7818]

Very well done. Perfectly suited for the quake country. Redwoods are a great place to be.

[@pcmiller2710]

Now THIS is a nice exterior for a shipping container structure...it blends with the environment...nice!

[@tubehax]

The house could be easily secured by using the bars on the doors to protect those windows but thats just me. I particularly love the design of this house.

[@romans1vs6teen]

this is such a cool house! I love how the shipping containers doors are opened into window units! The location can't be beat..... providing a redwood doesn't fall on it :)

[@MrOrcshaman]

Your home is lovely. The thought of it being shipping containers, yet you made a lovely, welcoming home, contrast to the outside completely.

[@MDC2020]

Its like having big boy legos hahahahaha LOVE IT..where are my tools and my shipping containers :)

[@frogsoda]

You're not too far off. I'm sitting here considering making some scale size blocks to stack in different ways to design something cool. Could make them out of 2x3's in about 5 minutes.

[@merahsilunuar5695]

This place are strategic for sreaming night

[@obfuscated3090]

You probably won't read this because the post is so old, but that's actually a very good idea. You can also use poster board and tape. I welded two containers together as a workshop and love it.

[@janabjegovic6601]

+My Damn Channel, I've been researching into constructing shiping container houses and found a great website at Magic Container Plans (google it if you are interested)

[@benharris4795]

I suppose you've got to think outside the box man...

[@stopobooma6142]

+BEN HARRIS ....I see what you did there :P

[@benharris4795]

+Stop Obooma lol...

[@markjapethsancho9274]

+BEN HARRIS interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover build a shipping container home try Jaffacter Container Home Coach (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my neighbor got great success with it.

[@benharris4795]

+photom2 lol

[@emmanuelomoding8891]

hey ,if anyone else trying to find out best container homes try Jaffacter Container Home Coach ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.

[@SimpleOne22]

Omgoodness this is my dream house. Thank you Kirsten for showing us all theses beautiful places to live

[@richydraws]

After all these years I still come back to this house. It's still among the best of the container home designs, alot of today's designs are so cramped and poorly laid out .

[@ChadDestruction]

I love it, very impressive.

[@goutvols103]

Where does your grey water go? How about your power source? Thanks

[@pathobson8635]

My partner and I will probably build a shipping container house when we migrate overseas. We'll start off small and basic. But eventually, if we could get something as amazing as this house, it would be heavenly!! Great work!!

[@sheilad83]

Wow! I can't believe it's been 8yrs already. I watched you build this home. I've talked my hubs into one like this. This is the most beautiful one or of all the ones on the internet! My fav treehouse!!!

[@modulusArch]

Thanks Sheila! If you're ever wanting one designed for you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out

[@dansloan4072]

I don't get it.....why would anyone give this a thumbs down??? this is so awesome looking! these people have an eye for beauty! the bridge, with the walkway and trees! if I win the lottery I know who I'm going to see! just curious and gotta ask, this complete.....what did this set you back?

[@77chonyc]

The best thing about this house is that burglars will never want to break in. They will see it from outside and think, these guys are broke as hell. There is nothing here to rob.

[@crystalbolton8133]

haha

[@ishwork.c7278]

77chonyc hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to uncover build house from shipping container try Alkarno Container Alchemist (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.

[@d1want34]

Mohd Hanafiah Md Noor one of the benefit haha

[@user-pv7nf3gu8u]

Except the only locks are from the outside...

[@garystinten9339]

0 5 you could modify it to have hidden locks so no one would consider these as the actual locking mechanism.

[@albertnemorin7822]

this is so incredible. i am thinking of moving out of new york(the winters really irritates me) and settling in a warm place. this type of houses would be ideal for me. I am graphic designer and also lover of post-modern architecture. many thanks for sharing.

[@Detman101]

That home has it all...beauty, efficiency, beautiful surroundings, privacy AND it's already away from the city!

[@umaxen01]

Out in the woods? I'd have 2 on the bottom as a entry/storage/garage/mechanical room. This way, if any Bears or Cougars show up, they'll only be able to sniff at it. I'd put all the glass on top...

[@dachi5469]

Nice work

[@feddytownucetuigamala-lolo6788]

Watching this as i sleep on the hardwood floor in a 6 bedroom house with 17 adults 7 kids, and having to wake up at 8am to unload shipping containers for a living while these guys play doll house with shipping containers... all I know is that one day, some how, we are going to make it somewhere better some day..

[@katduff3]

I usually don't care for modern as I like hippie/rustic look but this is truly spectacular! I am amazed at how wonderful and cozy this is!

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

Each 20 x 8 ft container is 160 square feet. Therefore 6 containers are 960 square feet. the cost is about 50 dollars per square foot, so the price is 48,000 dollars. This does not include the price of the land. If you have to insulate it will cost extra.

[@OscarRodriguez-wm7dg]

it's funny how people keep saying that they spent way more for it then if they had gotten a regular house but haven't bothered to do the research which is the complete opposite of what their saying

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

The total cost was $408,000, so it was not inexpensive. The price of the land included. The thee, 40 foot (HQ) containers was $15,000. the containers were cut in half to make six 20-foot containers.

[@XxXGhostXxX417]

WTF if someone paid $5k for a 40', they are stupid..... I Can get them all day for $2k Delivered.

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

UG-RailTrance You could get them for USD 2.000 delivered, However, you will making a BIG mistake! First, Those containers are 20 years old are damaged (dented) and rusty. Containers for Housing must be the one-trip kind or nearly new. Second. and most IMPORTANT! The containers need to be High Cube or HQ. Why? HQ containers are ONE foot higher and also rare and hard to find and as a result more expensive when new (or one-trip containers). That ONE foot of extra height makes all the difference when it comes to the look and feel of the house you are building .... and is worth the extra cash. Best to get 40-foot HQ containers and cut them in half (1/2) if you have to do so .... to save on the cost.

[@y0bo3000]

but they said the containers were about 20 yrs old and had been all over the world....

[@michelejordan4115]

Anyone else notice the poor husband get a word in edgewise?

[@mandlerparr1]

Maybe he didn't want to? Not everyone wants to be the center of attention.

[@Deiseldog561]

I hate her she talk to much

[@mitaya]

I think this is definitely one of the coolest shipping container homes I've ever seen. I'm a college student who is currently saving up money to build my own home in the next 10 years, and this one is definitely giving me some inspiration! Thanks!

[@glengibellina4526]

Great use of shipping container. Good design. Well thought out not to mention all the trees that were saved.

[@dunkninddonuts]

These rich folks are probably the only intelligent people around these days that know how to spend their money.

[@buildyourcargohouse1244]

Jake S. Checkout this cargocontainerhome101.com SOCIAL MEDIA & NETWORKING FOR YOUR CARGO CONTAINER HOMES. SEARCH and FIND LOCAL HELP that you need for building your cargo container home at a minimal cost. Post your project and learn from others. The owner-builder will document the construction activities with videos organized by logical categories, e.g., foundation-footings, welding, plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, potable water storage [including a cistern), roofing, paint, etc., making for easy access and finding solutions to issues. This is all intended to encourage networking amongst people interested in reusing cargo shipping containers as "green" alternatives to traditional housing and build a cargo container house.

[@truckdawg43]

Jake S. You can pick em up from 1300 on up. I have gotten them for my Boss for Storage and they make great mobile shops

[@obfuscated3090]

truckdawg43 They do make great shops but I'd advise getting a "one trip" container to save spending on corrosion control if you get a steel one, unless you can personally choose which box you get. I got three good ones with a very nice 20' and two 40 High Cubes I joined as a shop but I've seen enough rough ISOs that I suggest being careful.

[@Chrissiehelp]

Kill me gently. I don't care who you are, or are trying to be. LOL! Why do "rich" people know? Thy have Banks. LOL! Get a grip x LOL! LOL! Nat West is best. LOL! Obviously. Hello!!!! LOL!

[@Seeker386]

Jake S. Did you meant the only intelligent rich people?

[@ssesf]

One container would've been plenty of space for me. Once you get used to hotel rooms of less than 5m2 including bathroom...

[@shamimhossian620]

This is very creative we all loving it. Thank you for sharing your very creative ideas of a Shipping Container converted into a great designed home inspiration for the rest of us here.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Really cool. Very creative. I wish I still had the railroad boxcar we lived in when I was little. We were sooooo uncool. Now....would be cool.

[@Sheilamaizi]

How did they get the land for this? Isn't the land around redwoods protected?

[@lazsatori]

The land is protected in the parks. But the periphery is ...

[@Sheilamaizi]

Thank you for clearing that one up!!

[@antbanks7548]

+Sheila meri The big giant redwoods are usually in a park, the big groups of them at least. Second generation and on are all over and people live among them. Sadly most of the big ones are gone as the logging companies clear cut them. I got a chance to live in them a bit north of this video. Highly recommend it. There are some areas where you can live among the gaint ones, but not many. Driving among them is awesome.

[@headlesseyes]

+S D It's pretty there. I went camping there as a kid and saw deer ;p

[@Sheilamaizi]

Nice.

[@Reelphresh]

What's the price tag for it all.

[@streamsofgraceminist]

Very well done. My daughter, just mentioned yesterday saying, her friend had also looked into this unique method of building. This reminded me of my own earlier searches... for alternate construction methods. We already own wooded property in New Hampshire, USA... (smile). Very encouraging. Thank you.

[@manankhawaja7968]

Thank you for opening your home . Excellent job

[@soniaromero29]

they never said how much very nice.

[@Nixie1980]

Probably ~60,000

[@soulsisterrobyn1]

One shipping container is 320 sq ft x 4 containers = 1,280 sq ft.... and the info above says they spent about $50 / sq ft. So, they spent $64,000

[@mariewei864]

Dear friends, This is Marie from Henan Idealsteel LTD,.CO. Glad to your interest of container house. We produce the professional container for living in. More deatails of product will be sended if needed for your reference. Best regards. Marie

[@JamesFryerCreative]

soulsisterrobyn1 The description says, "It cost about $50 per square foot less than a more conventional custom home". "LESS THAN" so this house didn't cost $64,000, but $64,000 less than a "conventional house".

[@Franaflyby]

Maybe the government should look into placing these train cars out there for the homeless population rather than spend billions on affordable housing their not interested in . The majority of homeless folk like the idea of being alone and separate from the norm. . I think this would make great shelter for hobo camps.

[@paradoxicalenigma1733]

I've said this so many times.

[@paradoxicalenigma1733]

Do you mean The Rock?

[@Franaflyby]

Yes. Lol

[@paradoxicalenigma1733]

I feel all churches should be non-denominational. It almost seems like politics lol. I hope the church meets your needs, and brings you peace franafly bye

[@BlLLIONAlRE]

I'm all for it, but where? The government wants to keep their eyes on you !!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Beautiful home!!!! I'm envious of your minimalist lifestyle.

[@kcd7437]

Absolutely beautiful home and no better place then my favorite place in the redwoods!

[@mariamarymiriam293]

5:36 if those containers are from the late 70´s and the working life of the container is about 20 years... those do look really good to have about 40+ years. I wonder from where they get their water and heat/electricity because such kind of metal can get very cold. And the sound from the rain and any animal walking on the roof I am sure it must be kind of loud ... and maybe surprisingly scary if it happens to wake you up during the night.

[@cannack]

they have well an power hookup, as well as internet etc. it would be weird sounding with somtinglike a raccoon ontop

[@tttimster2132]

its called insulation, they don't only use the containers. the sound is kept out by the insulation as well as the cold

[@suilekelly]

They can put Sod on the Roof if they don't want the sound of ring hitting metal at night.

[@suilekelly]

or moss if grass don't grow in the forest.

[@climbercam1]

Working life is different than the use they are using them for.

[@frepi]

Video about a rich couple making their dreams come true. But the ordinary folks watch this and live their dreams by proxy.

[@AusExplorer]

***** what riches? Thats as cheap as a comfortable house gets, do you know what it costs to build a regular house? I bet it cost them less then my shitty normal brick and tile.

[@frepi]

Aus Explorer I agree that the containers are cheap, but in this project, it is the only cheap thing there is.

[@eugenekalashnokov1525]

The best part about this, is that if you can get the plot of land, and the shipping containers, you can make a home like this on any budget. Just do a little bit at a time.

[@ShmooyShmoo]

average income is around 50,000 per year...geez just save up for a few years..

[@ShmooyShmoo]

***** everyone has their priorities...

[@scotduckrow8524]

best shipping container home I have ever seen!

[@GEhotpants101]

Shipping container houses are THE coolest things in the entire world, in my opinion. I want one so bad.

[@rickwhite3700]

8:45 only because you are there to hear it

[@cathyfreeze3381]

exactly what i thought. I added a 'doofus' tho.

[@A-Viking]

I would recommend "Food-Grade" Containers as more Safer and still Affordable. I know shipping containers well from work, they move all kinds of goods including Toxic chemicals who may spill down in transit, I dont recommend using old shipping containers as homes/living quarters, it may cause hard to explain negative health effects over time. You certainly dont want to walk barefeet on that exposed floor of a 20 year old container, chemicals can seep into the wooden floorplates even fuse with the paint, its best to replace or cover the floor, or at the very least put some thick layer of coat. Also rust is a big problem with old containers, they usually get holes with time, best to sandblast it away repair the holes and coat it again. If you see a long downward line of rust after drops running down the side on the inside of a container then there is usually a hidden rust hole at the top of it. Ideally buying new/newish containers is safest for the health, unless you plan on using them just for storage or a workshop etc, as in not living in them. Exceptions: there are older/cheaper but still more safer than not containers around called "Food-Grade" containers, they are normal containers that have been selected by acompany to only carry foodgrade items, and Should not have at any time carried dangerous and/or toxic chemicals if correct company procedures are being followed. There are also different type containers called Bulk-Containers, they are usually 20 feet and carry animal feed etc back and forth their entire livetime, they usually have 3 small openings ontop and one down at the back. There are 3 age/quality classes I know of. VG - Very Good, G - Good and U - Usable. Buying a Foodgrade container in Good quality/class may be the best of both worlds if you value safety but also want to be economic, as they are not as expensive as a new one, not as cheap as a really old one but not in as potentially bad shape or unhealthy either.

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

Wow, what a wonderful comment full of great advice! (Non ironical) I'm loving the tiny house trend but am rather leaning towards shipping containers. Plenty around in the harbour in my city! It's not feasible for me to own a shipping container home quite yet, but I'm really happy to get some info on them so I can dream. I'm also dreaming of becoming a interior / project designer so your comment is doubly helpful to me. :)

[@soulshadoww55]

Super cool idea. Love to see these shipping containers put to good use.

[@dianenolan8645]

Absolutely love it! I have plans of selling my home and buy a couple shipping containers. Love the industrial look with the modern feel

[@Bendover-ts8hp]

Is the idea behind using containers to have an affordable living space...this is wonder full if you have gobs of money to invest in it...but the main idea is an alternative home for those who don't want a mortgage. It seems more like some yuppy style showpiece...some young couple just out of college could never afford it...but it is a cool place!! I would live there or anywhere there is woods...

[@JMEAUS22]

Ben dover they used 5 containers here. Good containers cost $3000. That’s $15000 on 90% of the materials & everything is pre cut & fabricated so there are no labour costs & company installs & delivers itself. You could build it for less then 75k

[@lazsatori]

During George Bush II era, he lightened the restrictions on metal recycling. Enabling metal taken from nuclear plants(below a certain radiation amount) to go into the general recycle system. As mentioned in this clip, these are older containers. But for newer containers I'd look at them with a Geiger counter.

[@randybobandy9828]

Lmao get real.

[@hiramatangi1736]

One of the best container homes I’ve seen. Awesome.

[@modulusArch]

Thank you Hira - we really appreciate your kind comment

[@jackiebouch3377]

Arcitectural brilliance, absolute. Love this 100 %. xx

[@TheCynicalDude_]

I'm assuming this costed a fortune... since these are the kind of people that can afford an architect and only use it as a vacation home. Not building it yourself will cost a fortune... plus, builders will know that you're the kind of person who can afford it, so they'll overcharge you out the ass.

[@christianch9357]

It's like 65 $ per square foot. not that bad

[@sean5comet]

Read through the comment section and someone quoted the price of this build in an article...$408k

[@sean5comet]

@@christianch9357 I don't think this is 6,276 sqft so you are way off

[@jonathantorres8865]

$405k plus land, I check zillow for land in San Jose Cali and just 0.49 acres cost around 400k

[@livesimplyandhumbly]

Iron is a great thermal conductor. So basically these people are living in a single layer of closed cell foam. In the winter they will regret this design decision. Shipping containers do not have enough interior space for the insulation needed in most regions of the world.

[@Tryagain563]

Cheap though. And I feel sure they could work on that and find a way around it.

[@livesimplyandhumbly]

***** Sure... spend more money on cooling and heating.

[@livesimplyandhumbly]

IAN MANSELL Yup, or they could wrap the containers on the outside with insulation. Construction grade spray on styrofoam. Cheap, easy and great R value.

[@jimothyshorts]

The house is somewhere in California. So, I doubt it'll get that cold in the winter. Plus, the way the lady talked it was more of a 2nd house or summer retreat and not their main home.

[@3089280288]

AirScholar Poly urethane is sprayed on. Much better than poly styrene.

[@RichieRouge206]

Very clever design and love the stack of containers

[@lukedominicodonnell2347]

You guys have done a wonderful thing here. This is right up there with smart designing. I really am impressed.

[@SocialSketch]

That's nothing. I built a house out of cardboard boxes when I was only 5 years old. Lasted over a week.

[@vincenterivera2049]

😂😂😂👌🏼👍🏼

[@philiphicks1273]

Me too! Fort Box; it took up 1/4 of the attic....getting those fridge and stove boxes up there was an early engineering accomplishment.

[@richardball9724]

Whats with all the quiping about cost......if your willing to get your hands dirty its a very cheap option. Iam planing a 3-4 bedroom thats going to cost aprox 10-15k pounds to build including pv solar. Buy a cheap welder angle grinder 200-300 pound 3-4 contaners 250-2500pound each. Go for miss mesured double glazzeing units. Pallet wood flooring (looks great once sanded up) kicthen units can be had cheaply if you shop around. This is very easly a cheap option. The only real expense is the land

[@elshowdelpape4445]

Richard Ball 🤔👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rwatts2155]

I love what you have created. I also like your sense of humor and your ability to adjust to problems and to turn them into opportunities. You have the right attitude in life and building a home. I wish for you a life of happiness and abundance. Mazel Tov !

[@jeremyfoster7038]

I’m addicted to these awesome videos!

[@jamesvalenti9288]

how do you get running water to a home like this?

[@paulmchone]

(fake name) So everyone is supposed to know how to build these structures? I thought that's why we watched these videos.

[@Barthaneous34]

A well Fool!

[@hurhurhur123]

Looks like there is no curtains or blinds on the windows, that would be so freaky at night time. All alone in the woods.

[@erikadowdy686]

I heard watching Container Wars that people bought the containers for houses. Now i see why. Ingenious idea.

[@k-807]

This is something me and my hubby is looking into for a home for us and our family.. so many perks to it.

[@randybobandy9828]

Perks? Like what?

[@FairScale-tx1qv]

How far is the nearest Walmart?

[@rusk17]

LOL! I was thinking the same thing!

[@cooper9592]

pretty sure the point of a house like this is to get away from the city

[@elenipagkou6010]

Coopa Troopa οι

[@sabinajha9959]

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[@stargateorion1912]

I need that close to home. No way i will live in the woods. Not because i dont like it but i am lazy to drive

[@DerpEye]

where i live, the problem is not the building itself (containers or whatever), it's the cost of the land.

[@ernesto7373]

We must be from the same place (California)

[@fahmianugrah]

it happen all over the world cause 'space' are limited and people keep growing

[@Lucuskane]

Absolute beauty, more and more reasons to build for myself in the future.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Very cool idea. I like the use of separate containers stack together in different directions. Almost makes it modular.

[@werdCanada]

till the spiders get ya.....

[@kakusei3672]

gotta be noisy when it rains.

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

+Munch Story Not if it is properly insulated. Tin roofs should have the same affect but they don't.

[@trytontemple6783]

Ya

[@brandonjeronimo6645]

Maybe the trees will block most of the rain and I might not be as noisy

[@yungheat84]

+Brandon jeronimo it won't matter

[@Sockboss1]

+Munch Story i love the sound of rain

[@DanielMartinez-xh6vr]

lol love it, thanks for clearing out the whole tree conspiracy of making a sound in the woods. I am considering doing the same in puerto rico.

[@swimdad92]

Great Job on your wonderful home! Thanks for the tour, very nice of you!