It's no secret that housing materials, just like everything else on the planet, are finite resources. That's why people are looking deeper and deeper into using nonconventional and recyclable materials to create homes. These materials may be humble in origin, but when spruced up by skilled hands, they become downright swanky.
The interiors of the shipping containers were remodeled to form a clean, modern home, with a spacious, open plan and plenty of natural light, thanks to the addition of windows.
The house also sticks to its sustainable values. It's full of EnergyStar efficient appliances and closed-cell insulation. The containers themselves are also durable and long-lasting, so repairs would be minimal.
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This container house is on the larger end as far as container houses go. The cool thing about shipping containers is that their sides open, which allows them to be stacked together and arranged into larger structures.
The house was designed and built by LoHi Container, and you can see more of the specs on their site. If you're looking to move into the Denver area, you can also check out its Trulia listing.
This sleek, modern penthouse in Denver, Colorado, is made from reclaimed shipping containers -- the kind you see on freight ships.
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You would probably have never guessed, right?
It's 2,192 square feet, two stories, and has a backyard -- and it looks like even more storage!
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It also has a balcony.
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The interior makes you forget all about the fact that this was once a shipping container.
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The house has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an office, and a two-car garage.
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It also looks out over the Denver skyline and to the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
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It even has a rooftop deck for optimal view appreciation.
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This container house is on the larger end as far as container houses go. The cool thing about shipping containers is that their sides open, which allows them to be stacked together and arranged into larger structures.
The house was designed and built by LoHi Container, and you can see more of the specs on their site. If you're looking to move into the Denver area, you can also check out its Trulia listing.