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David Cross Talks about Shipping Containers as Building Blocks for Construction

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

Incredibly Interesting video, pointing convincing facts: – 700 thousand abandoned just in USA. – Starting at per square foot. – General Contractor has to take care of the foundation Bob Vila presenting: David Cross from Tampa Armature Works. containerhome.biz Video … Continue reading →

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Converting an ISO Shipping Container into a Livable and Safe Home

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

The recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile killed thousands of people and have left hundreds of thousands homeless. Today, poverty has left up to 3.5 million Americans in need of temporary housing. Haiti, Chile and the US, have 100000s of … Continue reading →

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Shipping Container Homes by Container City

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

A clip from History Channel’s “Modern Marvels” about London’s Container City – a project which utilises end of life shipping containers into habitable accomodation. Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Part 1: Man building amazing home with shipping containers

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

From the road, it looks a bit like a post-apocalyptic country castle. Neighbours might be forgiven for thinking the property is some sort of commune. But Bill Glennon maintains that building his retirement dream house out of 31 sea containers … Continue reading →

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