Interested in the possibilities and realities of container home living? This comprehensive guide is for the container-curious folks who want to know more about living life inside the box. No longer just for transporting goods from port to port, shipping containers-also called intermodal containers and high cube containers-can be successfully converted into everything from mountaintop cabins, to multi-level desert compounds, and, in a nod to its maritime roots, seaside getaways, of course. Once a fringe concept, shipping container homes have solidified their place of interest in the mainstream for being durable, versatile, and aesthetically-interesting shelters for seasonal and full-time living. As the housing market continues to change, the world of alternative architecture continues to grow, with more homeowners embracing non-traditional structures like cabins, tiny homes, and dwellings that are closely tied to the landscape.
