Shipping containers are being transformed to provide housing. Can they be affordable? We are used to seeing shipping containers as a mode of transporting goods by land or sea. We see them on the backs ...

Matt Hickman is an associate editor at The Architect’s Newspaper. His writing has been featured in Curbed, Apartment Therapy, URBAN-X, and more. Many shipping container homes are stacked and linked ...

Engineers and architects have transformed ordinary shipping containers into amazing homes and office spaces around the world. Here are a few of our favorites. With its modern lines and appealing ...

Imagine owning a home for less than the cost of a new sedan. Thanks to innovative designs and affordability, shipping container homes are making this dream a reality for many. These sustainable and ...

The hottest trend in real estate across the U.S. is a 40-feet metal box. Container homes are taking the country by storm, and now the trend has made its way to Tampa Bay. In an effort to save money on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think about buying a home—or even renting one for a short period of time—your mind likely ...

Are shipping container homes actually good for the environment? The reality is more complex than it appears on the surface.

Forget cottage-like homes on wheels with all-white, simple interiors: this spacious container home is remarkably modern, stylish, and comfortable, while ensuring a minimal footprint and smart ...