Four 40-foot shipping containers are connected together to create a total of 1216-square-foot living space. You can choose between a 160-square foot home made from one container, or a larger home constructed with several containers. Some will argue that reusing shipping containers is eco-friendly, but I beg to differ, for a variety of reasons. However, if you’re going to go this route for your prefab home, Honomobo at least do a good job of making an energy efficient, eco-friendly container home. Honomobo’s M-Series homes have a rigid steel frame with insulation that makes the home impervious to water and flame resistant.
Energy efficient Blomberg, Milano, and Fulgor appliances are included in many models. Oddly, the upgraded appliances are from companies that tend to be less eco-friendly, so you’ll probably want to source your own for up-front and ongoing cost savings. A Nest smart thermostat is also one of the upgrade options and could help you reduce energy usage and save money. Honomobo’s classic design choice of making as much use of glass as possible is again present in the HO4, with a total sparkling expanse of 29 feet to let in as much light as possible.
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It has 31 ft. of floor to ceiling glass across the front of the home, which either makes it terrible for your location or a good option for passive solar heating. The M1 is a one piece modular home that can be installed quickly in one energy efficient package. This design from Honomobo is a mix of 3 different shipping containers knit together to form this 534 square foot tiny shipping container home. This model is equipped with a full sized bedroom, a spacious kitchen with an island, and large front window to connect you with the outdoors.
The company got its name from the practice of creating buildings out of steel intermodal shipping containers, a concept it helped pioneer. Each container home is unique and designed for the homeowner’s land and vision. First, the company makes sure the shipping containers are water and wind tight, and then insulates them.
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That’s because shipping containers aren’t insulated from the get-go. You’ll get to decide what level of insulation you’ll want to install. Plus, the shipping container homes are equipped with solar power and rainwater harvesting systems. MODS builds modern container buildings of all kinds – from pop-up stores and offices to residential units and tiny homes. While they’re located in Appleton, Wisconsin, they ship worldwide.
A factory setting allows a Honomobo to be built faster, higher quality, and with less waste than a standard home. Securing financing and obtaining permits are the longest parts of the process. The time it takes to obtain a permit can range from one to six months, depending on the jurisdiction.
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Backcountry Shipping Container homes are entirely customizable. Builders can also include decks, screened-in porches, multiple bedrooms, offices, large entertaining areas, workshops and storage areas. Shipping containers come in other sizes as well, but they’re typically too big or small for home use.
So if you’re environmentally conscious, make a point of looking for a container that’s been used for some time. This is ideal for plots of land where construction is difficult. Off-site construction means you won’t have to hire builders to drive out to remote land to build your shipping container home. The H3 series are three shipping containers that create a private full bedroom, a kitchen with an island and a 21′ wide front window.
Regular containers are the most common type used in freight shipments, so it’s very easy to find used ones. The cost of each container will largely depend on its size and its condition. Newer containers cost more, but will last longer and usually have fewer issues when building.
It’s important to emphasize the permanence of the home when seeking permit approval. As rent and housing costs are escalating, a large number of people in major cities are experiencing a housing crisis. This is the time when shipping container homes come into play; as they are a low-cost, efficient and flexible alternative for this predicament. The M2 design from Honomobo was built for efficiency with a two bedroom two bathroom layout.
Used shipping containers are the most budget-friendly option, and they’re also the most eco-friendly. Rather than wasting resources on producing new containers, you’re recycling existing ones. Depending on whether you’re going with a DIY build or a professional installation, you may also need to consider the cost of shipping container home plans.
Most modular homes are built in factories, and at Honomobo, it’s not much different. Each home built by Honomobo comes from their large building factory, allowing them to focus on creating quality living spaces at a much faster rate. Not only is it more efficient to build in a factory, but it’s also much safer for the environment, leaving no mess outside after construction. Since shipping containers are built to transport goods, they are inherently portable. For this reason, shipping container homes are fairly easy to move.
If you live near a harbor, you will find plenty of used containers for sale. If you don’t, you will likely need to travel or get it shipped. Renting a truck can sometimes cost less than getting it delivered to you.
Before your new home can be delivered to you, you will need to make the necessary site preparation. A shipping container home is a house built using recycled shipping containers. As these are built to hold heavy cargo in rough sea conditions, they are very sturdy, as well as weather and water-resistant. Shipping containers are typically made of steel and are rectangular in shape. It’s no surprise shipping container homes are popular – videos of tours and self builds generate millions of views on YouTube. Highly durable and resistant to the woes that plague stick-built homes, shipping container homes are an incredibly attractive option for budget-conscious homeowners.
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