Video of the Day: Container House

Published by jfsellsius November 3rd, 2007 in Architecture.

Adam Kalkin is an architect and artist who uses containers to create unique homes. Take a look inside.

1 Teri Lussier Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:02 pm

I’m not sure why it is, but I’m fascinated by this idea. I’ve posted about this, I know you have posted about this before as well. It’s such an interesting idea- the recycling, the usefulness, the utility, the challenge of making a real home out of a container- very cool.

A community of container homes is another interesting challenge… or maybe it’s me.
2 sellsius Nov 4th, 2007 at 1:26 am

It has application for businesses as well. There’s a container bar in Australia. The Italian coffee company illy used it to create a cafe.
Student housing seems like a natural fit. How about a nice shipping container cottage by the lake?

Ralkin also has plans to use it to house refugees.
3 Teri Lussier Nov 4th, 2007 at 8:35 am

Businesses, yes. Did you post about the London offices? If not, I found a YouTube about a container office community by following one of your previous architect posts.

>How about a nice shipping container cottage by the lake?

I’m seriously considering that. I would love a 2nd home on the Ohio River, however I have to consider that the Ohio will flood. I’d feel much better about replacing a flooded container than a traditional home.

I am assuming they moved containers into San Diego as temp housing?