Projects

Welcome to our curated collection of real-world shipping container home projects from around the globe. Each project tells a unique story—designed by architects, builders, or passionate homeowners who embraced modular, eco-conscious living. From remote off-grid cabins in New Zealand to striking two-storey homes in suburban Australia, these builds showcase the versatility, beauty, and innovation possible with repurposed shipping containers.

Whether you’re an architect looking for case study inspiration, a developer exploring modular construction, or a future homeowner considering a container build of your own, this is where practical design meets sustainable ambition. Every home featured here includes key project details: site location, number of containers used, layout considerations, sustainable features, and insights into construction methods and builder vision.

Dive in to discover how people are rethinking traditional housing by turning steel boxes into warm, functional, and future-forward homes. Use these examples to shape your own ideas, refine your plans, or simply enjoy the creativity of container architecture.

Steampunk Survival: The Mad Max Texas Shipping Container Home

🔥 Mad Max Meets Fallout: A Texas Shipping Container Home Like No Other

Imagine if Mad Max moved to the mountains and got really into clean lines and minimalist design. This stunning shipping container home in Texas brings industrial edge, high-desert views, and modern comfort together on a scale that’s raw, almost refined — and totally unforgettable.

Built across three separate lots with a commanding high-elevation position, this two-level container home redefines what it means to build bold in the desert. It’s not fully off-grid, but it does deliver a fierce sense of independence, creative sustainability, and next-level style.

Barneys Ruins by Patrick Bradley: A Container Home in Northern Ireland

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Patrick Bradley Architect has transformed an abandoned 1830s Irish clachan in Northern Ireland’s countryside. The project, Barneys Ruins, showcases innovative container architecture that merges historic preservation with bold contemporary design.Read More »Barneys Ruins by Patrick Bradley: A Container Home in Northern Ireland

Off-grid shipping container home with timber cladding in New Zealand

Ahurewa Eco Retreat – Off Grid Shipping Container Home. Coromandel, New Zealand.

The Ahurewa Eco Retreat – Off Grid Shipping Container Home provides a peaceful, off-grid escape in New Zealand’s Coromandel region. Located just a 2-hour and 40-minute drive from Auckland, 26 minutes from Coromandel Town, and 33 minutes from Whitianga, it immerses guests in solitude. Surrounded by native birds like tui, korimako, and kereru, the retreat offers a chance to reconnect with nature. If guests are lucky, they may hear the calls of kiwi at night, adding to the serene atmosphere. Read More »Ahurewa Eco Retreat – Off Grid Shipping Container Home. Coromandel, New Zealand.

Cliffside modular container home in New Zealand with ocean views

Cliffside Shipping Container Home in New Zealand: Sustainable Modular Design on Steep Terrain

In the evolving landscape of sustainable architecture, shipping container homes in New Zealand are gaining traction as a viable response to both environmental and topographical challenges. The Cliffside Shipping Container Home in Wellington stands as a compelling example—an architectural response to steep terrain, coastal exposure, and rising interest in eco-conscious design. Read More »Cliffside Shipping Container Home in New Zealand: Sustainable Modular Design on Steep Terrain

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

Steel pile foundation system on a difficult site for container homes

Tiny Container House in Parau, Auckland – Sustainable Living in New Zealand

Pioneering a Sustainable Future with a Shipping Container House in New Zealand. Nestled in the bushland of Parau, west of Auckland, a remarkable 45-square-metre shipping container house in New Zealand has set a benchmark in sustainable design. Created by entrepreneur Brenda Kelly and built by Lanmak Construction, this innovative home was the first of its kind in the country to receive an 8 Homestar rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council.Read More »Tiny Container House in Parau, Auckland – Sustainable Living in New Zealand

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

Innovative Shipping Container Office at Port of Ashdod, Israel – A Landmark in Shipping Container Architecture

The Port of Ashdod, one of Israel’s busiest and most strategically vital seaports, is now home to an innovative modular office building that exemplifies cutting-edge shipping container architecture. Designed with flexibility and sustainability in mind, this project repurposes 36 recycled shipping containers to create a bold new office and operations center, marking a significant leap in modular buildings in Israel.Read More »Innovative Shipping Container Office at Port of Ashdod, Israel – A Landmark in Shipping Container Architecture

Kaloorup Shipping Container House | Sustainable Living in Margaret River, Australia

The Kaloorup Shipping Container House, located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, is an innovative and sustainable design. Built by Steve and Fiona Hick with the expertise of architect Tim Lanigan, the home uses repurposed shipping containers to create a functional and visually striking space that fits seamlessly into its natural surroundings.Read More »Kaloorup Shipping Container House | Sustainable Living in Margaret River, Australia

PV14 Container House | Modern Sustainable Living in Dallas, Texas

The PV14 House, located in Dallas, Texas, stands as a pioneering example of shipping container homes in Dallas. Completed in 2014, this innovative residence was designed by M Gooden Design, marking their first project using shipping containers as a primary construction material. Documented extensively from inception to completion, PV14 House has gained attention across regional, national, and international platforms for its creative use of modular materials.
Read More »PV14 Container House | Modern Sustainable Living in Dallas, Texas

15 Iconic Shipping Container Homes – A Closer Look

We take a closer look at the ground breaking container homes that made up our “15 Iconic Shipping Container Homes,” each one pushing the boundaries of design, sustainability, and innovation. These homes are not just structures—they are time and place statements about the future of architecture, showcasing how repurposed materials can create functional, eco-friendly living spaces without compromising on style or comfort.Read More »15 Iconic Shipping Container Homes – A Closer Look

Grillagh Water House | Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Northern Ireland

Located in Northern Ireland’s rural countryside, the Grillagh Water Container House is a striking example of sustainable, innovative design. Created by architect and farmer Patrick Bradley, this Irish shipping container house sits on his family farm in Woodland, County Cavan. It is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, combining eco-conscious principles with a deep respect for its surroundings.Read More »Grillagh Water House | Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Northern Ireland