A recent trend in construction is using custom shipping containers to create unique structures and homes. Ever thought about building something from custom shipping containers? We have come up with a list of some of the best ideas for these containers.
Fire Resistant Barn
Ever thought about the fire hazard that dry hay presents? With a shipping container barn, you don’t have worry about fire. It is also weather tight and affordable for any farm. Multiple units can be combined to develop unique and purpose built barns.
Deck House
Ever dreamed of having a little deck house or a guest room separate from your house? Shipping containers are a great option for that, and they can be easily repurposed. Sides can be replaced with glass to provide enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces that still have a view.
Custom Home
You can create a full home from custom shipping containers. From a single container tiny home all the way to multi-floor units that utilize multiple containers. Some container homes use multiple containers to construct an eco-friendly house. They can withstand harsh environments, including beach conditions.
Store/Shop/Café
Starbucks has made custom containers into full Cafés while Illy has turned them into retail outlets. They can make great little stores with plenty of different layouts. Illy has a unique design where a display folds out of the side. You could combine multiple units to create exercise facilities and studios.
Schools and Educational Facilities
Connecting two shipping containers allows you to create an educational room big enough to be a teaching space. Some schools have their whole campus built entirely from shipping containers, and it is a fantastic and affordable school. For areas that have tornados, these shipping containers can double as shelters.
Pools
Who would have thought about having a custom shipping container as a pool? Well, multiple people have already and the pools created are genius. You can utilize shipping containers to make both above-the-ground and built-in pools. These pools can vary hugely in size as the size of containers can be anywhere between 10 feet and over 40 feet.
There are plenty of creative ideas for shipping containers to be used. Shipping containers are great because they are so versatile and durable. What do you want to do with custom shipping containers?
Contact Carolina Containers for all your shipping container needs at 919-562-9187.