Backcountry Containers
The Texas based manufacturer+ Backcountry Containers, custom builds their homes with prices dependent on the size and number of the containers in the build. Homes can consist of single, adjoined, or stacked 20 foot or 40 foot containers. Additional features can be included, such as screened in porches, rooftop decks, and storage areas. All their homes are insulated and include AC and heating units, plumbing, and wiring. Also, each home is equipped for hookup up to city drainage or to greywater and blackwater tanks for off grid living.
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TAYNR
TAYNR specializes in fabricating new structures out of recycled shipping containers, with the option of building container homes on wheels for easier portability. Their unique container projects look modern, interesting, and beautifully designed. According to TAYNR’s website, their mission is to provide a solution that replaces traditional construction with methods centered around sustainability and affordability. That’s pretty much why most of us are drawn to container homes, right?
Custom Container Living
As their name indicates, Custom Container Living builds shipping container homes and getaways suited to their buyers’ individual needs. They are located in Missouri and will ship homes to all the lower 48 states. Custom Container Living focuses on quality and affordability, with a huge selection of styles, options, and floor plans to view for inspiration. As you can see from these photos, the interiors of these homes are absolutely stunning.
Alpha Tiny Homes
Alpha Tiny Homes offers some of the more affordable container homes available. They are all about living simply to enjoy life’s adventures without the burden of a traditional mortgage. ATH prides themselves on providing beauty and durability in a tiny home while keeping the price low. You have no choice but to simplify and prioritize your life when owning a tiny home, as space is limited. You must be conscious of what you buy and bring into your life. You must learn to let in only what you you love and leave the rest alone. Buying less crap saves you money. Not paying to heat (or cool) a huge house saves you money. Not paying rent each month .. well, that really saves you money. Alpha has 20 foot and 30 foot home models equipped with electricity, plumbing, windows, and a bathroom with a shower. Additional options are available for all their models, such as sliding glass doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, water catchment systems, and rooftop gardens.
Cargotecture
Based in Seattle, Cargotecture specializes in creating cutting-edge designs with used shipping containers. Their projects include everything from single 20 foot container homes to elaborate multi container creations. Cargotecture’s base prices include new paint on a recycled container, spray foam insulation, aluminum clad windows and doors, bamboo or mahogany floors, completed bathrooms, full fixtures throughout with IKEA cabinets, water heaters, and relevant permits.
Meka
We wrote about Meka in our earlier shipping container post, and they still stand out as a builder of fabulous, luxury container homes. Meka sells both prefabricated and custom homes made from various configurations of 20′ and 40′ ISO steel frames. While a bit more pricey than the previous models, Meka creates their opulent homes with a wide variety of interior and exterior finishings for buyers.
Rhino Cubed
Rhino Cubed is a Colorado-based company that transforms raw, recycled steel shells into works of art. They focus on quality, artistry, and sustainability in their builds. They remind us of the many virtues of turning a container into a residence: these dwellings are built to last for generations, are very secure, and are water-proof, insect-proof, fire-resistant, and weather-proof.
MODS International
Specializing in building a variety of modular structures out of shipping containers, MODS International will build and deliver residential homes customized to your needs. In addition to homes, they create offices, retail stores, restaurants, dorms, apartments, and more. MODS is located in Wisconsin, but they are one of the few container home builders we’ve found that will ship worldwide. At MODS International we repurpose shipping containers and turn them into amazing structures. We design and build everything from creative trade show displays, retail stores, offices, permanent residences, and more. -MODS
IQ Container Homes
So far, this list consists of container home companies in the U.S. For buyers in or near New Zealand, IQ Container homes is an Auckland-based builder supplying beautiful homes packed with eco-friendly features. Their smallest models are perfect for a backyard office or additional sleeping space. Their larger models feature multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, all finished beautifully with a variety of custom options. With a focus on sustainability from start to finish, IQ homes are designed to minimize construction waste, utilize passive solar and cross-ventilation, and can be equipped with solar panels, rainwater systems, and a variety of other eco-friendly options.
VillageCraft Homes
Villagecraft creates custom and prefab shipping container homes, studios, offices, and whatever else your imagination can conceive. According to their website, their container homes can be delivered anywhere in the U.S. and set up on grid or off grid. Like the “Raw Containers” from ALS, Villagecraft’s basic model does not contain a kitchen or bathroom, but these can be installed for an additional charge. The standard amenities included in each unit are laminate floors, interior wood paneling, sliding glass doors, 2 rear windows, electric sockets, and recessed lighting. And how about a built-in deck? As you can see in the model above, the side panel is lined with all weather decking and folds down to become an outdoor living space.
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Here are 11 manufacturers I have found. It amaze me that there are so many different manufacturers that are in to this type of housing. They make them look so much like traditional homes. Maybe this will be your next type of home.
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