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It's interesting to see this as a hipster-modern mode of housing, rather than the refugee camp model, which is how I had previously heard of shipping containers as housing:

http://www.onefamily.org/images/NL1/Boscamp.jpg

I wonder if these would work in a northern climate. I mean, wouldn't they be a little chilly?

Also, why do you suppose these shipping containers are being disposed of, anyway, if they are still structurally sound?

Sonia, I did a little sleuthing to answer your insulation question.

Basically, a "box" is created inside the container, with drywall and studs (either steel or wood) and the space between the container shell and the new insertion is filled with insulation of either the sheet or the sprayfoam variety:

http://www.unexplainable.net/artman/publish/article_1180.shtml

http://www.inhabitat.com/entry_755.php

i want a book about this

Its such a great incredible idea. Cheers. I wish we thought more green in the states.

i am plannig on building a home out of 4 containers. 1280 sq ft. needs a crawl space underneath. i need plans to present to the County Planning Board. is this available? Pleae let me know what additional info you need.

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