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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.

Graceville Container Home, Brisbane, Australia

Graceville Container Home | Sustainable Shipping Container House in Brisbane

    The Graceville Container Home stands as a landmark in the growing movement of shipping container homes in Brisbane. Completed in July 2013, this three-level architectural residence sits just 8 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and showcases a perfect blend of modern design, sustainable thinking, and environmental resilience. Constructed from 31 repurposed shipping containers, it remains one of the most iconic and influential shipping container homes in Queensland. Read More »Graceville Container Home | Sustainable Shipping Container House in Brisbane

    Port-a-Bach. A Holiday Shipping Container Home. New Plymouth, New Zealand.

    Port a Bach. A Holiday Shipping Container Home. New Plymouth, New Zealand.

      Port a Bach is a unique prototype that exemplifies sustainable architecture by upcycling shipping containers. Designed by Atelierworkshop, the prototype was built in Hangzhou, China, and shipped to New Zealand. Now, it forms part of the permanent collection at the Puke Ariki Museum in New Plymouth. Although not mass-produced, Atelierworkshop creates bespoke designs for clients who wish to commission a transportable container home. The idea for Port a Bach emerged in 2001 when the architects sought to create a permanent, yet mobile holiday home. They envisioned a structure that would be sturdier than a caravan, while still being easily transportable. The result was a container home that could fold down for transport and expand when in use.Read More »Port a Bach. A Holiday Shipping Container Home. New Plymouth, New Zealand.

      Coromandel Bach | Sustainable Container Home in New Zealand – Coromandel Container House 1

      Coromandel Bach | Sustainable Container Home in New Zealand

      Located on New Zealand’s North Island, the Coromandel Bach Container Home redefines sustainable coastal living. Designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, this award-winning project blends raw materiality, minimal environmental impact, and deep respect for the land. Its design is a testament to how a container home in New Zealand can harmoniously respond to site, climate, and culture.Read More »Coromandel Bach | Sustainable Container Home in New Zealand

      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

      The Very Green Six Recycled Shipping Container Home, Flagstaff, AZ, USA. Shipping Container Homes Arizona

      Flagstaff Container Home | Sustainable Shipping Container House in Arizona

      In Flagstaff’s historic Southside, a unique structure stands out. It was the first shipping container homes Arizona built—a bold and sustainable response to modern living. Built from six recycled containers, this 2,000-square-foot home combines innovation, climate-conscious design, and local craftsmanship. The home sits at the edge of Flagstaff’s urban fabric. Surrounded by mountain views and university-town charm, it shows what’s possible when reuse, design, and performance come together.Read More »Flagstaff Container Home | Sustainable Shipping Container House in Arizona

      The Hygge Box Hop, Rockbridge, Ohio, USA.

      The Hygge Box Hop | Luxury Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Retreat in Ohio

        Located in the serene landscapes of Rockbridge, Ohio, The Hygge Box Hop stands as an innovative example of container home design. Owned by Emily and Seth Britt, the founders of The Box Hop, this distinctive retreat combines sustainability with Scandinavian-inspired comfort. It’s a spacious, eco-friendly getaway that redefines modern vacation rentals and embraces the beauty of shipping container homes.Read More »The Hygge Box Hop | Luxury Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Retreat in Ohio

        Ty Kelly's Sustainable Container House in Livingston, Montana.

        Ty Kelly’s Sustainable Shipping Container Home in Livingston, Montana

          Architectural Innovation Meets Sustainability: Ty Kelly’s Shipping Container Home in Livingston, Montana. In Montana’s rugged terrain, a remarkable sustainable container house showcases eco architecture at its finest. Architect and artist Ty Kelly transformed two recycled shipping containers into an eco-friendly container home in Livingston, MT. The structure blends seamlessly with its surroundings while demonstrating practical applications of repurposed materials.

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