Green Building: Shipping Container House

Published by sellsius May 23rd, 2006 in Cool Buildings, Residential Real Estate and Technology.

Problem: How to build a house that traditionally would cost over a million dollars for less.
Solution: Used recycled shipping containers
Why: It’s economical and virtually maintenance free
Construction Method: Green Building
Result: TBD
Location: Redondo Beach, California
Owners: Sven & Anna Pirkl
Architect: Peter DeMaria

We’ll try to follow this story and let you know how it turns out.

8 Responses to “Green Building: Shipping Container House”

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1 Amy Blakeley May 24th, 2006 at 2:09 am

Hi, I’d like to post your video on my blog. I will most certainly also reference your site and add a clickable link in the post. Can you please send a downloadable copy of the video? Thank you! Great catch!
2 elatedclients May 24th, 2006 at 11:59 am

Amy,

Glad you enjoyed the post!

The finished product should be just fabulous!

p.s. I sent you an email with the video. Thanks for the future hat tip
3 Jimmy Sep 2nd, 2007 at 1:44 pm

Is the house finish? i would like to see some pictures.

thanks jimmy