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Shipping Container Homes South America

Shipping container homes are gaining momentum across South America, offering sustainable and cost-effective solutions to housing and infrastructure challenges. From modular container homes in Chile to prefabricated structures in Ecuador and Argentina, these designs exemplify innovation and adaptability.​

This section showcases a curated selection of projects that highlight the versatility of shipping container homes in South America. These include modular container homes, prefabricated educational facilities, and off-grid container designs that utilize repurposed shipping containers.​

The significance of these projects lies in their contribution to sustainable living and efficient construction practices. By utilizing repurposed shipping containers, these designs reduce waste and promote eco-friendly building methods. The modular nature of containers allows for rapid assembly and adaptability to various environments.​

Explore the articles below to discover how architects and builders are redefining spaces through container homes in South America.

RDP House. Shipping Container Home, Pichincha, Ecuador

RDP House: Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Pichincha, Ecuador

    RDP House Ecuador rises from the lush, semi-rural landscape of La Morita in Pichincha, offering a bold statement in sustainable living and modular architecture. Designed by Daniel Moreno Flores and Sebastián Calero, this Ecuador container home transforms eight repurposed shipping containers into a finely crafted residence. As a result, it contributes meaningfully to the rising trend of eco-conscious construction across South America.Read More »RDP House: Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Pichincha, Ecuador

    co Container Home: Sustainable Shipping Container Architecture

    Caterpillar House in Santiago, Chile – A Sustainable Shipping Container Home

      A Landmark in Latin America Shipping Container Homes The Caterpillar House in Santiago stands as a benchmark for shipping container homes in Chile. Designed by Sebastián Irarrázaval Arquitectos for an art collector and his family, this residence transforms twelve second-hand shipping containers into a bold yet eco-conscious home. With its strategic placement against the Andean foothills and resourceful reuse of industrial materials, the project reflects a growing interest in Latin… Read More »Caterpillar House in Santiago, Chile – A Sustainable Shipping Container Home

      Containers of Hope, Shipping Container Home San Hose, Costa Rica.

      Containers of Hope | Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Costa Rica

      Located outside San Jose, Costa Rica, Containers of Hope offers a bold model for sustainable, low-cost living. Designed by Benjamin Garcia Saxe of Studio Saxe, this 100m² home repurposes two shipping containers. It combines affordability, climate resilience, and elegant simplicity—hallmarks of a successful container home Costa Rica solution.Read More »Containers of Hope | Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Costa Rica

      Alterra Pinamar – The Beach Resort Built With Shipping Containers, Argentina.

      Alterra Pinamar: Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Glamping Resort in Argentina

        Alterra Pinamar: Pioneering Shipping Container Beach Resort in Argentina Redefines Coastal Eco-Tourism. Along Argentina’s picturesque coastline, approximately 250 miles south of Buenos Aires, an innovative shipping container hotel has redefined sustainable hospitality. Alterra Pinamar Container Glamping stands as a testament to thoughtful design and environmental stewardship. This unique container resort blends harmoniously with its surroundings while offering an exceptional visitor experience. Additionally, it represents the evolving story of Pinamar—a region with a remarkable environmental transformation spanning over eight decades.Read More »Alterra Pinamar: Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Glamping Resort in Argentina

        Emporio The Recycled Shipping Container Deli

        Emporio Deli: Sustainable Shipping Container Architecture by Infiniski in Chile

          Sustainable Commercial Design by James & Mau and Infiniski.  Completed in 2011, the Emporio shipping container deli in Talca showcases sustainable shipping container architecture. James & Mau designed the project, and Infiniski built it using five recycled shipping containers. The team prioritized strong visual identity and high energy efficiency. Renowned for shipping container architecture projects like the Manifesto House, Infiniski proved that recycled shipping container buildings can blend innovation with environmental responsibility. Located in Talca, Chile, the deli helped represent the Campo Noble brand and advanced the popularity of modular shipping container commercial buildings worldwide.

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          Liray House: An Innovative Affordable Shipping Container Home, Chile.

            Located in Fundo Liray, Santiago, the Liray House shipping container home stands as a testament to innovative sustainable architecture in Chile. Designed by Chilean practice ARQtainer under architect Ruben Rivera Peede and engineer Julio Oyarzun Flores, this prefab container home Santiago project demonstrates how repurposed shipping containers can be transformed into aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective residential spaces.

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