Modern Container Home Built w/ 2 40ft Containers + 8ft Bridge

Carl shows us his modern shipping container home by Relevant Buildings in Oregon. At 900 sqft, it's created with two off-set 40-ft used containers and a site-built 8-ft bridge. The "bridge" creates extra width and a vaulted ceiling with clerestory windows and a loft space. Leaving room for 2 downstairs bedrooms too. A truly impressive #smallhome!

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[zacharymohrmann]

I have been a long time advocate of using shipping containers to build homes.. When I see shipping containers I think of affordable housing for the family who could not afford a home and the homeless who never had one.. The whole idea back around 18 to 20 yr's ago was to build homes for the homeless, and not a 1/4 of a million dollar home for the trendy looking for a neat place to live... Containers were a cheep source of building materials to keep the total cost down for building homes for those in need.. Now that the trendy have entered into the picture container homes are no longer affordable... Shipping containers at one time could be gotten at almost next to nothing, and sometimes even for only the cost to transport the containers to the building site... Since the trendy entered the picture, container home manufacturers have been popping up all over the globe, and the dream of building homes for those who are most in need is a forgotten dream of the past... There are a lot of people out there in this world who could have benefitted from container homes, now only to watch that dream pass right by only to maybe collect some of the discarded cardboard boxes of high end appliances in those new trendy container homes to build their new homes.... Where did this well meant dream go wrong....?

[susananderson]

Insane price. Never would I consider this.

[YoushaAhmad]

I think the original idea behind the tiny/ small sustainable house movement was simplicity; low cost; sustainability and minimalism. I know it means different things to different people, but that is all lost here in my opinion. I don't see the appeal here for people looking for regular homes either.

Also, specifically on shipping containers as homes, their economics and restrictions often don't merit their use over various traditional building methods in my opinion. I think it is largely a trend. Perhaps they are useful if you want to put a solid structure on a pontoon or a truck bed. Great for low cost storage and in some cases animal housing where insulation isn't required though.

[deejohnson]

I'm so glad you explained the VHAC system. Also like that the bathroom doesn't have a junk builder grade sink. Great fan of the undermount.

[spiritraindancer]

There is a line in which a container home starts failing to be a 'container home' and i think this qualifies. Basically the cost advantage gets diminished while the original intention for container home living gets overlooked. Might as well just throw up a wood frame structure and be done with it.

[fullermoments]

WOW....This bridge design concept is a game challenger! You guys are always presenting unique spaces....which really help to inform us of the wonderful possibilities that exist not just the restraints of living "tiny" Happy New Year!

[larryjeffryes]

These are giant rectangular cans, like aircraft. VIP aircraft interiors require a skill set that would also bring most of what’s missing in living spaces designed to work well in giant cans. This includes many different aesthetic looks at a five star hotel trim level. I already know how to do this - apply the same basic approach to building codes and standards. With no requirement to withstand 9 - 16 Gs, a lot opens up as just easier.

[GratefulThird]

Loved the cars going backwards on the highway during the first minute ;)

[violetmartha]

This house is stunning....and the view also. Would be my dream house. 🏠 🌲💘

[NoteFromSELF]

Well executed obviously. I appreciate that it wasn't made to look like your average new construction ranch. But for me the whole purpose of going with shipping containers isn't the novelty of using them as building blocks but keeping costs down. $250, 000 is the price of a new ranch home in many states. Or much less. I plan to build the smallest house California allows. (800 square feet). Five 20s. Covered outdoor space will be used as a hallway. Minimal cuts to connect the ends together so there is strength in thr middle. Doors and a few small windows for entry and light. Otherwise I might as well build from the ground up.

I do like this interior design though.

[cathrynharrison]

Ilove these houses and when you live inan Earthquake zone beat it

[robvanza]

Life Uncontained on YT. They're building their own.

[littlecookingtips]

LOVED the options this configuration offers and the fact that they sell the homes at different stages. Kudos guys, a great video and a great find, this one.

[DevinTrierMaker]

Really nice execution and design on this one!

[turansevincer]

Great video and smooth details. Thank you, pls add more.

[misswildlife]

I loved watching this again..just absolutely fabulous!!!

[flyjake]

Another great video guys! That Du Lux is beautiful! Sure looks like some amazing quality homes they build. I really like they have several options - shell, shell with insulation, full build, etc.

[paulineniles]

Very creative. The inside is so modern and comfortable. The beams and kitchen are gorgeous and spacious. I love the layout and placement of furniture and large picture windows.

[DRAGNET-pnvf]

WELL DONE. A LOT OF THOUGHT PUT INTO THESE CONTAINER HOMES.🇺🇲👍

[pattepurcell]

$200, 000 😂😂😂😂😂 containers are $2, 350 delivered for a 40 ft container. You’re making bank Dude!