From Storage to Abode: Why People Love Container Homes
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Building a dream home today can be too costly, but innovative Aussies are finding ways to cut down the expenses without giving up the luxury and comfort they want. Container homes are becoming a popular option for people who are looking for a unique, creative and cost effective way to build a house. A single or multiple shipping containers, a trustworthy contractor and a flexible budget are what people need to turn their dream homes into reality. Before shipping containers become contemporary homes, they serve as storage facilities for different companies that transport goods overseas. Creative individuals have seen the potential of these rectangular steel boxes to become safe, durable and secure houses. People started to build homes using shipping containers; even tourism businesses have built hotels made of these stackable boxes. Here are some of the reasons container homes are becoming mainstream:
These Can be Customised Creativity is the limit when designing a container home. The owners can stack as many containers as they want and design these with the help of an experienced architect or engineer. The number of bedrooms, the additions, the exterior finish and the interior design, everything is up to the owner.
These are Cost Effective More families are having difficulty finding or building the house that can accommodate their needs and fit their budget. Converting shipping containers into beautiful houses is a cost-effective alternative to buying or building a house in a developed community in the city or suburb. With the growing number of contractors in Australia, it’s now easy to design and build container homes. Owners can even stack the containers upward to save more space.
These are Appealing People love container homes because these are interesting. Modern and futuristic designs are surfacing today; some are even featured on print and online magazines. It just takes creativity and playful imagination to come up with a winning container home design. For many, living in a steel box is a unique experience.
Resources:
http://grandesignswa.com.au/
http://earthsci.org/education/fieldsk /container/container.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/201407-14/shipping-containers-become-familyhomes-in-qld/5594602