Reclaimed shipping containers have inspired adaptive design projects of all shapes and sizes. From backyard sheds to tech offices to commercial spaces, reclaimed shipping containers have proven their multifunctional capabilities. These stories highlight incredible, modern models of shipping container homes and design.

Tiny dwelling meets luxury in these Bauhaus-inspired fireproof container homes.

In the wake of the 2018 Woolsey fire that ravaged southern California, Malibu duo Doug Burdge and Nate Garnero sought to provide temporary housing to their clients, transforming containers into small fire-resistant houses. Building on Garnero's six years of cargo-reading experience and Burdge's design expertise, the duo recently launched the Buhaus: a pre-licensed tiny container house built for life. indoor / outdoor.

"People appreciate great design, and most shipping container designs seem to be more low-end, We wanted to create a higher-end shipping container living unit."

Buhaus - a combination of the words Bauhaus and Malibu - alludes to the 20th century movement thanks to its clean, geometric form and focus on functionality. The 160 sq. Ft. Buhaus studio is effectively split into three areas: a living / sleeping area with kitchenette, bathroom, and outdoor terrace.

Custom built-ins, space-saving devices, and a constant connection with the outside area help make the minimalist apartment feel much larger than the size suggests. The base unit will be available at a flat rate of $ 96,000 (excluding location costs) and can be further customized with a selection of finishes and hardware options.

"This unit is unique because it is off-grid capable. It has all the hookups necessary for alternative energy."

To see more check out the view below, and the Buhaus is available for orders, you can find out more on their website here.

From pop up shops to container homes, Cocoon Modules focus on innovative shipping container based solutions, and their 40ft offering costs under $25k

 Hailing from Greece, Nastazia Spyropoulou is the founder focused on reusing shipping containers after noticing a huge surplus of them from Port Piraeus in Athens and wanted to create an eco friendly solutions to the abandoned shells.

Once inside one of the container home, you noticed the beautiful interior contains an amazing living space which is connected to the outdoors with massive windows, to let huge amounts of natural light in.


It contains a bedroom, full bathroom, and combined kitchen / living area, enough for two to live comfortably, and there is natural cross ventilation flowing through out the home.

Another bonus feature is the living garden roof on top fo the house, which also provides an additional layer of insulation and this living space become a 'passive home'.

While the inside is modern, the doors have been kept to keep the industrial ascetic and also the of the structural integrity from the original container is kept so it is able to be shipped abroad, and is also earthquake resistant.


Cocoon Modules are selling this version for $25k, also have a few other container home offerings, check out the video below for more.

This Shipping Container Home costs less than $25k

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Buhaus Tiny Container Home

This Shipping Container Home costs less than $25k