Shipping container hotel raises the roof for light and air

A total of 20 recycled shipping containers have been used to create a hotel and office building situated in a winery among 145 acres (58 hectares) of rolling vineyards in California. The container-based hotel rooms feature an unusual design centered ar… Continue reading Shipping container hotel raises the roof for light and air

Shipping container home increases living space with sheltered exterior

Love them or hate them, shipping containers continue to spark the imaginations of architects worldwide. The latest example is the Container House, a vacation home expands its limited living space with a sheltered outdoor multipurpose area.Continue Read… Continue reading Shipping container home increases living space with sheltered exterior

Shipping container-based ICU goes from concept to hospital in weeks

We recently reported on a plan to use shipping containers to create intensive care units (ICUs) to aid in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Now, just a few weeks later, the conceptual design has been turned into an actual prototype unit that’s instal… Continue reading Shipping container-based ICU goes from concept to hospital in weeks

Shipping container-based ICU being developed for COVID-19 treatment

We’ve reported on shipping containers being used for lots of different projects before, such as swimming pools, bars, and houses, but Connected Units for Respiratory Ailment (CURA) is an example that could potentially save lives. It involves transformi… Continue reading Shipping container-based ICU being developed for COVID-19 treatment

Indian cafe embodies “infinite possibilities” of shipping containers

Architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers, with projects like the Bahaus home and Amagansett Modular two recent examples of their enduring popularity. RJDL (Rahul Jain Design Lab) puts an interesting spin on the idea with … Continue reading Indian cafe embodies “infinite possibilities” of shipping containers

Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury

Malibu architect Doug Burdge and builder Nate Garnero have come together to create a striking, off-grid ready tiny dwelling made from repurposed shipping containers. Dubbed Buhaus, the prefabricated unit is designed as an up-market guest house and it’s… Continue reading Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury