Shipping Container Houses

Shipping Container Houses 


By: Sahil Sharma

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What Is a Shipping Container Home?

A shipping container home is a structure which are made up   from steel shipping containers—large reusable intermodal containers that are used for the  transport of goods. The various sizes in which standard shipping containers are available are: 20 feet by 8 feet or 40 feet x 8 feet: The 20-foot containers are 160 square feet, while the 40-foot shipping containers offer 320 square feet of living space.  These containers can be used as a standalone home or personal office, or you can combine multiple containers to create a multilevel residence. Shipping container structures, like small houses, RVs, or silo homes, are gaining popularity as potential homeowners seek out alternative building solutions for the traditional multi-bedroom house. Mobile, versatile and potentially carbon neutral, shipping containers are finding their footings as the starting point for new homes in the alternate housing industry. Container homes are a new home concept that is gradually growing in countries that face space crunch. Container houses are an effective solution for overcoming the problem of house scarcity. From luxury container houses to used container houses for sale, their demand is increasing as it is a steel structure that transforms into a comfortable and affordable living space. The various container home designs are an innovative way of turning basic shipping containers into luxury container houses. 

 

A container house is made up of different  containers that are stacked, joined and designed to make a multi-storey living space or a single floor home. The most popular among these are shipping containers because of their strength and durability. The best part of living in a container house in India is that it does not affect the environment in any manner. Container homes India are yet to be seen as a potential housing structure in the country. These houses in  India are still not very popular but are slowly gaining recognition. The shipping container house has gained huge popularity in many countries


and is even counted as one of the trendiest ideas of living space. The container house design and container house plans together help to build the most comfortable and trendiest structure.  The container house price in India is on average around Rs. 5 lakhs/unit. The container house price in India is affordable and pocket-friendly for anyone who wants a movable and eco-friendly home. The approximate price list of some cities is shared below:

Container house price in Chennai

  • Grey PVC Shipping Container Fabricated House at Rs. 25 Lakh/Unit

  • Prefab Container Houses at Rs. 2.8 Lakh/Unit

  • Rectangular Portable Container Homes, Fir Offices at Rs. 1.83 Lakh/Unit

  • Mild Steel Container Homes at Rs. 1.5 Lakh/Unit

  • Steel Prefab E-House Container at Rs. 1,150/sq ft

Price of Container homes Bangalore

  • Steel Shipping Container House at Rs. 2 Lakh/cabin

  • Steel Prefabricated Container House at Rs. 5 Lakh/Unit

  • Portable Shipping Container House at Rs. 950/sq ft

  • PVC Accommodation Container at Rs. 2.75 Lakh/Unit

  • Wood Shipping Containers House at Rs. 1.3 Lakh/piece

Some contractors can build a shipping container home in under a month.  To further reduce the price one can purchase a prefabricated container home from a growing list of companies specializing in building prefab homes off-site. Shipping container homes are easy to install and  modify. One can build a home with a mix of 20- and 40-foot containers. It can also be combined into multiple containers to create a larger home with a living room, dining room, extra bedrooms, a second floor, or even a container guesthouse. These houses can be easily relocated   by hiring a dedicated shipping transportation service to anywhere in the world.

 

Shipping container homes have a few notable disadvantages, Many proponents tout container living as a great way to recycle old containers, but some home buyers prefer to convert new containers into housing. Used shipping containers are more eco-friendly, depending on the history of use. Used containers can incur damage while transporting goods, or have a history of transporting dangerous chemicals. These factors make repurposed shipping containers a less ideal option for some potential container home buyers. They often need reinforcements. While storage containers are built out of durable steel, you can compromise their structural integrity with certain modifications—for instance, cutting holes for a door or large windows. While shipping containers can withstand certain weather conditions, the weight from heavy snow can cause the roof to bow if the corner castings aren’t strong enough. You will need to hire a contractor to reinforce load-bearing walls or install a sloped rooftop.

Government of India should invest in this and new startups should be easily funded so that not only domestic but also international demands can be met. This sector has a huge potential to reduce the carbon footprints and solve the everlasting problem of affordable housing. Moreover it can also generate great export revenue. 


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* This is a research article only for educational purpose.

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