Innovative Shipping Container Homes + The Conversion Process

Converting #shippingcontainers into homes is full of amazing design possibilities and is remarkably sustainable. The reuse aspect means less use of lumber--ideal for our climate change reality. That's precisely what appealed to Relevant Buildings, a container house manufacturer in Oregon City, OR.

Owner Carl Coffman shares tours of their innovative small and tiny container home models, all building code compliant. Each is made with one or more high-cube shipping containers, sometimes stacked, like for an affordable housing condo project.

Innovative bump-outs, in many of their container houses, create added width inside for a more open, functional space. Engineering is key. Carl also shares a fascinating walk-through of the container conversion process.

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We share tours of Relevant Buildings' innovative small & tiny container home models, all building code compliant. Each is made with one or more high-cube shipping containers. Innovative bump-outs, in many of these, create added width inside for a more open, functional space. Owner, Carl also shares a fascinating walk-through of the container conversion process. Engineering is key.

[kathynelson]

Love the "bump out" on these container homes. Really does give you lots of room. But I especially like the large doors with all the glass. Really beautiful. You almost forget they are container homes. These designers & renovators are true artists. Knowing just where to place kitchens & bath & bedrooms that work is a very difficult thing to do. The flow of traffic has got to work. Great ideas & really nice work. (I want one) My hats off to all of y'all. Very impressive. Blessings.

[awesomearizona-dino]

Finally i find a company thats knows all the realties of making a real and legal container home in most states.

[Scorpionfury]

I was lucky enough to tour Relevant Building's homes in Oct 2020. AMAZING quality, finish, and design. I've wanted a container home years and as soon as I can, I want to order one of theirs. Love them!!! They offer tours regularly so if you ever have the opportunity to check them out in person, I highly recommend it.

[GKBraidstudio]

Love it. I like how you're working with the government to help bring affordable housing to many that need it. I want to do something like this for my community in Florida.

[stacey]

The best shipping container homes I've seen, at a good cost. Lots of planning and attention to detail that really make these homes exceptional.

[Seastorm-nhcv]

I'm going to share this with my grandson! He's attending a Welding school, and I like to show him the opportunities he has when he finishes school. Thanks for this segment!

[pamm]

Absolutely brilliant builds, and hopefully these recycled & repurposed containers will eventually become obtainable & affordable housing for low income family's all over the United States.

[marymasdon]

Love that you can put theses anywhere! A Shipping Container Luxury Condos site 4-5 stories and about 1 city block long, just built and sold in Nashville Tn. I heard the owner paid around 1.5 million for property, shipping containers, construction and turn key of 25 units and just sold them all for 68 Million! Absolutely Beautiful! Right nest to the Civic Center down town. I think I have pictures of the shipping containers just before they were finished erecting the last few containers. I can’t wait to see one.

[sashastarshanti]

LOVE THIS!! Not only reusing an existing object as housing, but working towards the goal of more affordable housing. The innovation is so cool, and I love the design choices. I think shipping container villages for homeless people could also be a good way for cities and communities to work to help people in need get a new start in life. No doubt this particular container home builder will do very well financially in the future.

[cherriemckinstry]

I like that your working to make housing. Now incorporate vegitation that promotes desire to go outside at home. Produces some food. Sound and semi privacy, but also encourages good neighbors. Caring environment.

[myfavoritesutube]

Thanks so much for this... 7 feet wide is a no go, but a bump out makes this idea perfect for me.

[usa]

one of the best companies in the business

[MagdalenaShakti]

So very cool! Innovative, affordable, fire proof, energy efficient, and lovely!! Yes, please!!

[SDPBALLCOACH]

WOW, JUST WOW!
This guy could become the Toll Brothers or KB homes of the Container industry.
One more feature is they are "almost" fire proof!!
If this guy can work with state n federal government he could really help with affordable and homeless housing.
If the 75k model was stripped down to basics i bet he could provide them to municipality for under 50k each..
If this company gets any traction, watch out.
They are VERY impressive.
I've been following Container homes for years and I actually had to give up on a parcel I wanted because I didn't know who could do the job.
Here they are.
Wish I'd known.

[valmuse]

The bump out is definitely a game changer.

[KnightBee]

I really like the build quality of these containers homes. Would like to see this product in the Midwest to take on the weather conditions here.

[karongoodine]

Beautiful container homes you are building.
Much better then your standard built homes. Looks like less maintenance upkeep too.

[calliey]

Loved this video. This gentleman is doing a great job. He is very thorough.

[papacos]

Hands down one of the best container homes I've seen on Utube. The detail and craftsmanship that goes into the building of these homes could be the future. I think most humans do not need the typical 3000 square foot homes. Less is more to me. Use only what you need. Thank you for the hard work you guys are doing. 👌👏🏆