Anyone who has ever been a fan of The Boxcar Children book series may have found the thought of living in a railroad car intriguing. In fact, that is probably more likely the case now than ever before ...

The reasons for building shipping container homes are diverse and include the fact that these containers are globally ...

Home Size and Number of Containers Shipping containers come in three standard lengths, including 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot. They are typically 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet high, though there are also ...

In the search for affordable homes, some people are turning converted shipping containers. Inside one 40-foot long shipping container, you can find a cozy 320-square foot home that includes everything ...

Shipping containers have become trendy statement homes, sustainable solutions to a need for housing, and durable replacements for traditional homes at risk from climate change. Myriad variables go ...

The Austin yard of Bob's Containers echoes with the typical sounds of home construction: drilling, hammering, sawing and more. "Except our medium is a metal box," says co-owner Robert Balderas.

The Austin yard of Bob's Containers echoes with the typical sounds of home construction: drilling, hammering, sawing and more. "Except our medium is a metal box," says co-owner Robert Balderas.