Containers are an extremely flexible method of construction, being both modular in shape, extremely strong structurally and readily available. Container Cities offer an alternative solution to traditional space provision. They are ideal for office and workspace, live-work and key-worker housing.

Container Cities do not even have to look like containers! It is a relatively simple matter to completely clad a building externally in a huge variety of materials.

Finally the benefits of Container Cities can truly be seen in short and medium term land use projects. Short-life sites can have Container Cities that simply unbolt and can be relocated or stored when land is required for alternative uses. To date this alternative method of construction has successfully created youth centres, classrooms, office space, artists studios, live / work space, a nursery and retail space.

http://www.containercity.com/

Press Quotes:

Containers can be transformed into stylish modern homes that are expandable, and the space that you get is much the same as in many swanky developments"

— THE SUNDAY TIMES

Recycling old shipping containers is both a green and affordable solution to Britain's Housing crisis"

— THE GUARDIAN

Funky, sustainable and cheap"

— GRAND DESIGNS

Other related designs:

Future Shack

A prototype for mass-produced, relocatable emergency and relief housing. The house has applications for a variety of needs – post flood, fire, earthquake, typhoon, or similar natural disasters; temporary housing; third world housing; remote housing. The main volume of the building is a recycled 20-foot shipping container, a universal module that is mass-produced and inexpensive, robust and durable. As a basic unit the container can be stockpiled for use as required by aid-coordination agencies, or in locations prone to disaster. It is designed to be shipped, and is easily transported by road and rail. All infrastructure for handing the module is available throughout the world.

http://www.architectureaustralia.com.au/aa/aaissue.php?article=11&issueid=200109&typeon=2