Everything you need to know about container home designs
Better Homes and Gardens – 25th November 2019 The what, why, where and how much. – by Diana Moore https://www.bhg.com.au/shipping-container-home-the-best-container-home-designs
Contain yourself: The stylish homes with surprising back stories
Author:Beverley Johanson They’re almost indestructible, capable of withstanding practically any kind of weather, economical to build and ready to move into in a matter of weeks. And, you are doing the planet a favour by recycling thousands of kilograms of steel. Shipping container homes are becoming increasingly popular for all these reasons and more. Containers are also getting second lives as cafes, accommodation and a range of commercial applications. Michael and Julie Redpath, with Lucy and Alice. Photo: Michael Redpath Pharmacist Michael Redpath, his GP wife Julie, and daughters Lucy, 14, and Alice, 12, have just finished building a holiday house in the stunning rural area of Gloucester in NSW. It was partly the location that prompted the container build. It is difficult and expensive to get tradespeople to work for long periods of time in remote locations. The Redpaths’ architect-designed house – with three bedrooms and two living rooms – took about 12 weeks to complete, which is a little longer than usual. “Our house was a bit of a challenge. It’s at the top of a steep site and it’s two storeys,” Mr Redpath says. container homes The Redpaths’ container home at Gloucester under construction. Photo: Michael...Continue reading→
Owners turn to shipping container homes to save time and money
A NEW housing trend is making waves across Sydney, with home builders using recycled shipping containers to create cool and quirky homes and granny flats. Already popular throughout other parts of the world, demand for shipping container homes has grown considerably in Australia, as owners search for innovative ways to minimise costs and time. The family’s home is made from seven shipping containers. Picture: Darren Leigh RobertsSource:News Corp Australia CEO of Container Build Group Jamie Van Tongeren said Sydneysiders were keen to dive in, as there had been a massive upturn in demand for both residential and commercial property. “Interest has been doubling every year for the last six or seven years,” he said. “It is never slowing down, it only seems to get busier — it’s a cheaper, quicker way to build.” With all the major building done within the factory, it can take just one day to assemble the structure, and as little as six weeks to complete a home, Mr Van Tongeren added. The process begins by drilling holes into the ground, which are then filled with concrete and steel posts. The containers are then lowered onto the posts using a crane and welded together. Other features...Continue reading→
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Ship-shape home solution
These popular cargo carriers are making waves in modular housing circles, writes Jennifer Veerhuis. They may have originally been designed for life on the high seas but shipping containers are now experiencing a wave of new interest as a form of accommodation. As Australians become more open to alternatives to traditional bricks and mortar, homes made from shipping containers have become a viable and in many cases quick way of creating new housing. Read the full article (PDF 1.8Mb):
The Blessed Bean opening by WIN News
Coffee Shop ‘The Blessed Bean’ video link Our Side opening container cafe has made its way to its new home at Wagga Hospital. WIN News has covered the opening and the reactions to our container cafe.
‘Mornings’ with David and Sonia
We have featured in the ‘Mornings’ TV show on Channel 9 with David and Sonia discussing the trending container homes. Recognise any of the pictures… http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/mornings/videos/4261138065001/
Container Build Group in Daily Mail Australia…
We have featured in the news again which shows the interest from the media and the people of Australia. It highlights the benefits and possibilities of a mere shipping container and creating a small Granny Flat through to the Luxury Home we all dream of owning. Follow the link below to view the article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3092324/Inside-box-Art-deco-homes-shipping-containers-ready-just-weeks-start-little-2000.html
Container Build Group in The Daily Telegraph
Once again, Container Build Group has been featured in Australia’s mainstream media, this time by Real Estate reporter Aidan Devine, published in The Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail and other syndicated newspapers. Click HERE to read the article