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Shipping Containers are of course a popular building material in this day and age, where people are more green and planning on being more sustainable for the earth. While a majority of what we see as far as homes are concerned are all over the world– New York is a relatively surprising location for such a…

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Sauna relaxation is a beautifully calming ritual that can be difficult to come by if you don’t own one yourself, or if you have to trek to your local gym or spa. Castor’s great design allows anyone and everyone (with an extra $41,000) to own their own traditional sauna without having to integrate it into your…

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Ariel Sharon Park, Israel is the site of the highly popular “ECOntainer Bridge” project. It’s only fitting that this green designed bridge be situated in the heart of an area that really promotes sustainable living and eco-conscious practices. Reusing shipping containers is the premise behind architect Yoav Messer‘s proposed built project, and the great thing about…

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Workspaces are an interesting and ever changing design, and with technology growth and the office landscape always finding new and innovative ways to collaborate– there’s not one true way to design a commercial interior. Dubbeldam tried to take the guesswork out of office creation with their “Pop Up Office” compartments. Real estate comes at a premium…

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There’s nothing more exciting and comforting when traveling than setting up at your favorite hotel chain, or on the other side of the spectrum– trying something completely outside of the box. With the “Sleeping Around” shipping container hotel travelers can have both. Geoffrey Stampaert created this concept much like the ever popular “pop up shops” that…

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Upcycled materials and pieces are a wonderful way to incorporate already used building materials and finishes. When there’s a way to create a home and its shell completely out of recycled items, it rarely happens; that is unless Atelierworkshop is involved. Their Port-a-Bach container home is a prime example of beauty in upcycled design, starting with…

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Architecture firm Danze & Davis stepped up to the plate for Extreme Makeover, Home Edition’s episode that built a completely new residence for a deserving family in Bastrop, TX after their previous home was destroyed in a fire. Plenty of the building materials and finishes contain recycled content and other green materials, and the end result…

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Shipping containers are an emerging trend in the green design community and beyond, and now that they’ve gotten some recognition from big name brands such as Starbucks and various restaurants around the globe; shipping containers are the solution to just about any architectural issue. Below you will find 22 great inspiring spaces created with recycled shipping…

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Once again, we have a shipping container turned into an amazing, functional piece of architecture. Müvbox combined gourmet fast food and a refined container to provide a refined urban dining experience. This particular box located in Montreal offers great lobster dishes and other Quebec specialties. This restaurant folds up and unfolds from each of the four…

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There are all kinds of creative ideas out there when it comes to travel and hotel stays– and one that’s gaining a steady buzz among the hospitality industry, and that’s “Snoozebox.” A mobile set of hotel rooms created out of shipping containers. Easy, portable to your own event and customizable. What’s not to love? The rooms…