Shipping containers are constructed to standard dimensions so that they can efficiently transport goods via trucks, trains and ships over long distances. The most frequently used size shipping containers are; the 40-foot container, the 20-foot container, and the 10-foot container. Each has their function when transporting cargo across the oceans. Likewise, they have unique benefits when they are re-purposed. The possibilities are endless; you can create many uses for the different size containers.
Here are a few suggestions:
10-Foot Containers
The 10-foot container is a small unit and is ideal when you lack space, but require the durability and mobility it offers. These are perfect for relocation and storage purposes. 10-foot shipping containers store the equivalent of a standard household’s items. They can easily accommodate furniture items. Due it’s compact size, they can very easily be modified and transformed into site sheds, small office spaces, in particular for those work in remote locations and whose workplace is not fixed. Do you need a designated work space away from the house without taking up too much of your backyard? A 10-foot container can be the solution to the problem. It can adequately accommodate a desk and chairs. It is a cosy, compact space to create a studio for an artist, or writer, providing the solitude to get the creative juices flowing.
20-Foot Containers
We are all aware of how versatile shipping containers are. The bigger the shipping container, the more creative you can be. Outdoor culture is prominent in New Zealand. This size container is ideal for creating an outdoor retreat, as it is mobile and one can install it with little effort. Therefore, suitable for the quintessential Kiwi bach or camping hut. A 20-foot shipping container can comfortably sleep a family of four. It is also ideal, for those who want to escape the hubbub of the city, and enjoy a weekend of surfing. A 20-foot recycled container can be modified into a ‘surf shack.' Skillfully using the space, to accommodate a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. It has also been known to house a family, especially when you want to live in the middle of nowhere, as they can go anywhere because construction takes place offsite.
40-Foot Containers
Shipping containers are there for the taking, and lots of businesses are finding innovative ways of using these structures. 40-foot containers offer more opportunities to develop and modify due to their size. Shipping containers can be useful for almost any type of business. Creating offices, homes, mobile classrooms, etc. are growing in popularity. Many times stackable shipping containers are prominent, saving cost, reducing construction time and minimising your carbon footprint. More people are opting for living self-sufficiently and close to nature. Your off-grid home constructed of shipping containers can be installed, if you want to be nestled in the bush or on a hilltop.
The size, durability and versatility of the containers make it a valuable building initiative that is underutilised.
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