CONTAINER HOMES

Gone are the days of getting a rusting 20ft or 40 ft container, cutting a doorway and some windows then adding some furniture.

Today's homes are often 5 star!! One entire side drops down to become a deck, and then glass sliding doors and panels are revealed. Some are even completely self-contained, with their own waste systems, water catchment/storage and solar power. Brilliant!! Take one of these in the middle of nowhere and be completely comfortable!!

Just to give you an idea, take a look at this one called the G-pod. It is designed by an Australian architect and now in production in Hong Kong.   http://g-pod.com/

There are many outstanding benefits to containers, not the least of which is that global transportation networks are ALL designed to handle containers. You can literally close-up your home and ship it anywhere in the world. Without ever having to pack any of your belongings!!! Just leave them in the drawers and cupboards - how cool is that??
Once on the new site, only a few pad footings are needed and you are established. Perhaps in the future we will see container parks like for caravans and RV's.....

Alternatively, empty containers can be joined (or put close to each other with the gaps filled with other materials, eg glass) for an endless variety of shapes and sizes. The only limit is your imagination. 

I think you get the idea by now?

So many possibilities. 

And I don't know about other countries and their planning and building codes, but here in Australia these homes could even be seen as "temporary" structures, in order to get more leeway from a local Council.

Imagine having a small acreage, adding several container homes and ....voila!! Instant B&B !! Or retreat.

I'll leave the rest to your imagination..... have fun !!