Comments on: Repurpose: Converted Shipping containers

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:07:27 +0000

The modular housing constructed with sandwich panels is the lowest in cost,simplest in design, and most structurally sound basic housing in existence today.
I will go for it.

By: DN

DN — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:31:30 +0000

Repurposing these containers is both aesthetically and functionally viable.
These containers are strong and can withstand the elements.
They also look good, I must say.

By: Joel Leitson

Joel Leitson — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:24:44 +0000

Great stuff here!
Containers, prefabracted steel, modular, prefab homes and buildings will offer solutions to the world’s building and housing shortage for the deprived, under-privileged and low income populations in society by providing a total system for basic, low-cost, quality built housing. The modular housing constructed with sandwich panels is the lowest in cost, most rapidly erected, simplest in design, and most structurally sound basic housing in existence today. Plus, you can ship 21 houses in a 40 foot container.
The information on this page pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

By: Ann I. Ball

Ann I. Ball — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:15:42 +0000

I saw them used as Coke Cola kiosks/ drinks stands all over southern Uganda and Kenya.

By: Mulumba

Mulumba — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:48:51 +0000

Neat post C! Our first offices in UNMIL in Liberia were prefab containers just as Taylor mentioned.

Looking at implementing something similar, got inspired by this briefing from Springwise: http://springwise.com/tourism_travel/41berangan/

Also check out http://www.containercity.com/

By: Francisca

Francisca — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:09:28 +0000

im all for repurposing and recycling i like the ideas

By: Peter Njenga

Peter Njenga — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:19:44 +0000

Repurposing these containers is both aesthetically and functionally viable.
These containers are strong and can withstand the elements.
They also look good, I must say.

By: AfroMusing

AfroMusing — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:17:17 +0000

whoa, thanks for your comments everyone! I did not realise they were used in the Soviet Union…I wonder if the modded containers have some form of insulation. I think the one at lagoon was lined with (what do you call those thin sheets of man-made wood?)I really should have paid closer attention…

Looking forward to seeing more pics.

Denis, if you convert one for me with a Fibre link,I will relocate immediately! Guess what color I would paint my ka-container? – Green!

By: NATURALSCEPTIC

NATURALSCEPTIC — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:02:55 +0000

They are available in Kenya as offices and for housing. Have a relative who is thoroughly pleased with his purchase of one:
http://www.steelstructureskenya.com/portacabin.htm

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:30:32 +0000

Oh man! These are all over the place. The UN does pre-built offices and housing they ship into locations where they build bases. There are projects creating these for housing for developed nations. Lots of Uchumi and Nakumatts have these mini ones for some finance sharing service of some sort. I’ll get some pics if I can.