I’ve written about many unique homes on my blog—everything from oversized mansions to a home built using railroad ties. I recently read about a housing project in Joshua Tree that will be constructed using shipping containers. I’ve seen an art exhibit built using these huge 40- foot containers before and surprisingly the building looked pretty cool. Everything about this home’s design is unique.
The majority of the structure will be built using five shipping containers (each of which weighs about 5000 pounds and two large water tanks. Aside from being visually appealing, these tanks will also store water since this home will be completely off the grid. The home’s modern interior is simplistic and hides any sign of the shipping containers it’s surrounded by. This hybrid project will be built by ecotechdesign, an environmentally- friendly design firm known for combining unusual materials with sustainable building practices. The “container house at Joshua Tree’s” small carbon footprint also make it that much more unique.
The home’s frame will be built using recycled steel and will also have a living roof with draught- resistant plants, radiant heating and cooling, and a grey-water irrigation system to consume as little water as possible. As stated earlier, the two large water tanks are also functional. Floors and countertops will also be made of recycled bottles and other similar materials. Although this home has not been LEED certified, it definitely qualifies.
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