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12 Ways To Use Shipping Containers As Offices, Housing and Art
treehugger.com - 19 days ago
12 Ways To Use Shipping Containers As Offices, Housing and Art
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live the box Live the Box Competition: Housing from Shipping Containers Most of the container projects we see are for single family housing; the Live the Box competition looked for multiple family accommodation, a much more pressing need. "So often, those with limited means feel they are being ...
Prefab Sustainable Housing Made From Recycled Shipping Containers
inhabitat.com - 25 days ago
Prefab Sustainable Housing Made From Recycled Shipping Containers
— inhabitat.com — Shipping containers are known for their inherent strength, wide availability and relatively low cost — making them... a practical and sustainable option for affordable housing. Last year, South Florida-based design, manufacturing and retail ... (more) Prefab Sustainable Housing Made From Recycled Shipping ...

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