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The tiny home revolution has inspired something you simply must see to believe. Designers are turning something considered to be trash into not only chic tiny homes, but masterful mansions, too. That's right – garbage is now being turned into a place to live.
An estimated 700,000 shipping containers are sitting unused in lots and are filling up our landfills. Developers turned this terrible problem into a possibility by incorporating these containers into the design of modern architecture.
The results are nothing short of stunning.
Scroll down to find a video to see how it works. And don't forget to please SHARE this awesome new trend with all of your friends.
It's hard to believe that this glorious home...
Came from THIS shipping container.
Yup. A shipping container. Something we'd ordinarily think of as waste.
What if I told you these typically discarded containers can make gorgeous family homes?
The container itself only costs $2,000.
The 20 to 30-foot-long containers are already both water and fire proof, making them a great home-building material.
Some designers elect to stack containers for ultra-high ceilings....
Though a single container makes a great, sleek living space!
Architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe built this 1,000 square foot home for just $40,000 using two shipping containers.
Saxe built this beautiful abode for a couple who wanted a country house on a budget. It's hard to believe that this serene space is a mere 20 minutes from the bustling city of San Jose in Costa Rica.
The interior doesn't FEEL upcycled, but this home is genuinely eco-friendly.
Shipping Container Homes are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. This beautiful Vermont cottage embodies the American Dream.
A covered outdoor space? Yes, please!
Though closely linked with the tiny house movement, living in a shipping container doesn't mean you have to live small.
Multiple containers = upcycled MANSIONS! This Redondo Beach, CA home is larger than you think, and boasts an in-ground pool
There's no limit to what shipping containers can be used for in terms of structure. Watch the video below to see how they're being incorporated into the design for stores, public spaces, and even college dorms!
