Shipping container family home: building blocks in Redwoods
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Kam Kasravi and Connie Dewitt wanted a modern cabin that wouldn't disrupt the Redwoods on their property. First, they considered prefabs, but quickly realized they wouldn't fit up the narrow road to their land in the Santa Cruz mountains. So they convinced their friend, architect David Fenster, to design them a home made from shipping containers.
Built from recycled cargo containers hand-picked from the Port of Oakland, Six Oaks was built around the footprint of the land. The containers were building blocks that were cut and stacked to fit between Redwoods along with a steep grade.
While the home was assembled in 6 hours, it took nearly a year to finish the interior since so much of it was custom. The unique materials meant some unique requirements: instead of carpenters, they used welders; a commercial roofer had to be hired, etc.
According to Connie, it wasn't "the cheapest way to build", but It cost about $50 per square foot less than a more conventional custom home.
They didn't aim to build an extreme home, but the couple feels confident their home will hold up well under extreme conditions- i.e. falling trees, forest fires. Connie jokes that if a tree does fall on the home, "it will get a little dent and we'll call the auto body shop to fix the house".
David Fenster, MODULUS architects www.modulus.com...
*Thanks to Connie and NorCal Construction for the construction time-lapse: www.norcalconst...
Original story: faircompanies.c...
Wow, this family not only built a bad ass home out of recycled materials, his wife is way excited about it. What a blessed man he is.
Recycled? You say that as if they turned trash into treasure. They didn't Salvage anything. If they didn't buy the containers someone else would have.
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL adaptation of shipping containers ! Whether intentional or not, I LOVE the way they borrowed from traditional Japanese homes !
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The owner-builder will document the construction activities with videos organized by logical categories, e.g., foundation-footings, welding, plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, potable water storage [including a cistern), roofing, paint, etc., making for easy access and finding solutions to issues. This is all intended to encourage networking amongst people interested in reusing cargo shipping containers as "green" alternatives to traditional housing and build a cargo container house.
I like the grating deck and how it allows light and air to flow.
There are several factors in creating an amazing design. One place I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) without a doubt the most helpful course that I have ever seen. look at this great resource.
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IM BACK watching my favorite pieve of art! 10 years almost and still so so gorgeous, cozy thoughtful. how beautiful!
Thank you @lexyjane8862!
this is one of the better container houses I've seen, the inclusion of gaps make it more attractive, very clever design
That was a Pleasant Ture and House showing !
Definitely a Pleasure to watch and listen to !
Don't let the negative trolls get you down. Some people have absolutely nothing nice to say. I Absolutely love the design. Was thinking about this 3 winters back how awesome it would be to use Seacarts in a home design. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned it. We do real estate development and some rehab properties. Was just talking to my kids the other day about the idea. How awesome it was to come across the finished project. Now I have something to show him how great an idea it is. Absolutely fabulous, thank you!
I agree!
Your home is lovely. The thought of it being shipping containers, yet you made a lovely, welcoming home, contrast to the outside completely.
Very nice job. I live in a home built from 2 40' containers side x side with a 16x16 living room 2 8x10 bedrooms and 8x12 bathroom and kitchen built myself central hvac w heat pump and I love it. Best thing is it was paid for when I sat them on the ground! My floor is still exposed also and 1 wall in my kitchen.
Been living in mine for nearly 5 yrs now.
Nice to hear from another person who DID it instead of masturbating on the internet!
I have two 40" High Cubes as my machine/welding shop and love it. A separate 40 with doors on each end is my motorcycle garage. If you ever need to seal external pipes/conduit/etc try 3M 5200 marine sealant. It beats the hell out of silicone because it's designed for thru-hull boat use. Good for you! My example got two of my bros into containers. We made a sweet machine shop in one's High Cube, and the other in in progress but because he's using containers he can store his hot rods out of the weather in the meantime.
D McK Well let's see it.
How much did all this cost you to do?
You're living my dream. I lived in a railroad boxcar for a while, as a kid and always had the idea of getting something like that again. It's gorgeous. Well done. Thanks for showing it to us.
Great job on the design. I have worked with several container conversion projects for the past fifteen years. One of the biggest challenges is insulation. As you mentioned you do not want to sacrifice space. Yes, closed cell foam is an excellent choice however it offers only R6 per inch. Many of our customers live in hot or cold climates that requires better thermal control without sacrificing valuable space. We are able to meet their needs by combining the closed cell foam with our ceramic insulation coatings. The ceramics do not absorb heat like the foam does. The result is a much more effective insulation system that will better contain heat in the cold winter climate and more effectively block heat transfer during the warm or hot summer. The advantages of using our ceramic insulation coatings is that you can enhance your existing system without deconstructing simply by coating over the surfaces that face the heat.
The closed cell foam is the best to prevent condensation and the damage that comes with it over time. If it's cold outside and warm inside you're going to get a condensation build up and regular insulation is just going to absorb it, and over time it's going to cause mold. And closed cell has a higher R factor than some of the regular insulation. If you are in a cooler climate like I am with winters in Canada, the closed cell foam and then a vapor barrier on top would prevent future problems with condensation build up.
I would think that, coating the outside with a double wall, so you don't have to take away from inside dimensions would be a solve, outside ureithain 2 component insulation, covered in porciline epoxy sealant, just an idea !
These should be everywhere! I'm sure they'd hold up well against tornadoes too.
Very cool. I recommend decaf for the lady.
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hHahhahahahha for fck sake
Spot on...lol
After all these years I still come back to this house. It's still among the best of the container home designs, alot of today's designs are so cramped and poorly laid out .
bloody good idea, these are becoming more popular in New Zealand
Cashel Mall is a great example of that. I go there atleast once a week and love it
Sam Beal here in las vegas NV we have a little mall called the "container place " really cool made completely out of these boxes
Very nice. What is amusing to me is 10 or 15 years ago I had this same idea and my wife told me I was nuts. Thank you for proving me correct!
Now THIS is a nice exterior for a shipping container structure...it blends with the environment...nice!
That home has it all...beauty, efficiency, beautiful surroundings, privacy AND it's already away from the city!
bums me out people just use these as retreats...I'm more impressed when it's their actual home.
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I agree, that is beautiful!
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+Robert Brown (Rb Artistry) I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to discover container home design try Jadonite Shipping Container Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great success with it.
I wish this was my regular home. :/
Geez this looks like a kids fort turned into a home, freaking love it.
Great ideal on alternative off the grid life style, Of course the cold industrial feel of steel containers can be remedied with siding or faux stone and insulation in the walls . the roof can be water proofed cheaply with bitumen .
Where did they say they were off the grid? The house obviously had electricity and running water. No doubt the water came from a well but electricity from anything other than the grid is going to be difficult/expensive to get in woods like that.
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tell David he's brilliant... amazing design.. inside doesn't look like containers at all... love the outside shower... you didn't have to destroy trees to move in so love that... windows are a must for me the more the merrier...
Cool house. But the total cost was noticeably absent, and I'm guessing that many small house fans, like myself, are tiring of seeing very wealthy homeowners showing off their small, forward-thinking homes that have prices well out of reach of most people. That's one reason why I stopped subscribing to Dwell--the vast majority of homes showcased simply aren't affordable.
I bet they got less in it than you do your house.
Tristan I agree with you.
Living this way can make you wealthy by reusing materials and by the inexpensive cost of the home. It is really easy to save especially if you design solar power into it.
Shipping containers are affordable. This guy spent 50 grand fixing his two containers and a separation bbetwee. So nice.This one looks like at least 100gs.
@@michellemarieperez6574 $408,000
Shipping container houses are THE coolest things in the entire world, in my opinion. I want one so bad.
A wonderful use for the shipping containers, well thought out and designed.
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Wow! I can't believe it's been 8yrs already. I watched you build this home. I've talked my hubs into one like this. This is the most beautiful one or of all the ones on the internet!
My fav treehouse!!!
Thanks Sheila! If you're ever wanting one designed for you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out
This is AMAZING! how can anyone not like this? I LOVE it! Great job you two!!!!
That architect is absolutely genius! Best design choices possible. I’m jealous!!
GREAT VIDEO!! ACTUALLY GIVES ME FAITH ON CONTAINER HOMES AND THAT I COULD ACTUALLY HAVE MY OWN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING! YOU GUYS EXPLAINED EVERYTHING REAL NICE AND PRO!
Yep. Here I am, calling a shipping container home BEAUTIFUL!!!!! & that's one amazing outcome!!!!!!🌺🌺🌺
The house could be easily secured by using the bars on the doors to protect those windows but thats just me. I particularly love the design of this house.
I heard watching Container Wars that people bought the containers for houses. Now i see why. Ingenious idea.
Each 20 x 8 ft container is 160 square feet. Therefore 6 containers are 960 square feet. the cost is about 50 dollars per square foot, so the price is 48,000 dollars. This does not include the price of the land. If you have to insulate it will cost extra.
it's funny how people keep saying that they spent way more for it then if they had gotten a regular house but haven't bothered to do the research which is the complete opposite of what their saying
The total cost was $408,000, so it was not inexpensive. The price of the land included. The thee, 40 foot (HQ) containers was $15,000. the containers were cut in half to make six 20-foot containers.
WTF if someone paid $5k for a 40', they are stupid..... I Can get them all day for $2k Delivered.
UG-RailTrance You could get them for USD 2.000 delivered, However, you will making a BIG mistake! First, Those containers are 20 years old are damaged (dented) and rusty. Containers for Housing must be the one-trip kind or nearly new.
Second. and most IMPORTANT! The containers need to be High Cube or HQ. Why? HQ containers are ONE foot higher and also rare and hard to find and as a result more expensive when new (or one-trip containers).
That ONE foot of extra height makes all the difference when it comes to the look and feel of the house you are building .... and is worth the extra cash. Best to get 40-foot HQ containers and cut them in half (1/2) if you have to do so .... to save on the cost.
but they said the containers were about 20 yrs old and had been all over the world....
Great use of shipping container. Good design. Well thought out not to mention all the trees that were saved.
I don't get it.....why would anyone give this a thumbs down??? this is so awesome looking! these people have an eye for beauty! the bridge, with the walkway and trees! if I win the lottery I know who I'm going to see! just curious and gotta ask, this complete.....what did this set you back?
Great. Congratulations. Hope companies that build these type of housing can share their plans and ideas so that many people around the world who cannot afford to have proper housing can also build some worthy homes for themselves and at the same time save the environment.
They already got the idea in the 60's & 70's - they had no choice & it wasn't hip or trendy.
Only in the past 15+ years have people in rich countries started making homes from containers.
I suppose you've got to think outside the box man...
+BEN HARRIS ....I see what you did there :P
+Stop Obooma lol...
+BEN HARRIS interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover build a shipping container home try Jaffacter Container Home Coach (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my neighbor got great success with it.
+photom2 lol
hey ,if anyone else trying to find out best container homes try Jaffacter Container Home Coach ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.
Fantastic - as I am sure you know the roots of a tree are EXTREMELY sensitive to disturbance, even very large tree roots need protection from foot traffic or they will stress and fail - tip over. I have seen a Cathedral Tree grove try to protect the roots with a boardwalk and rail. What a wonderful couple you are!
When builders dig around trees and damage the roots, yes it will kill the trees and make them susceptible to disease. The way they did this, I don't think it would harm the roots.
Why do people always avoid dollar amounts? ???? Just say how much! !
They cost around $2,000 per container
Katie Corley That leaves out a lot of other expenses though.
Katie Corley
delivery charges & crane somewhat more?
2K is for WWT grade, not one trip essentially new containers, but those aren't absurd either.
$408 thousand. There's an article about their home online. I found it through Google
1 million? lol Thank you Kirsten, I love your documentaries. Although I'd rather live in a much smaller container or log cabin, this is what my dream home would be like, and to be in the Redwoods!!!! Man I love it! Just to much money
I like that shipping container home a lot, nicest one I've seen!
this is such a cool house! I love how the shipping containers doors are opened into window units! The location can't be beat..... providing a redwood doesn't fall on it :)
During George Bush II era, he lightened the restrictions on metal recycling. Enabling metal taken from nuclear plants(below a certain radiation amount) to go into the general recycle system. As mentioned in this clip, these are older containers. But for newer containers I'd look at them with a Geiger counter.
Lmao get real.
I usually don't care for modern as I like hippie/rustic look but this is truly spectacular! I am amazed at how wonderful and cozy this is!
Iron is a great thermal conductor. So basically these people are living in a single layer of closed cell foam. In the winter they will regret this design decision.
Shipping containers do not have enough interior space for the insulation needed in most regions of the world.
Cheap though. And I feel sure they could work on that and find a way around it.
***** Sure... spend more money on cooling and heating.
IAN MANSELL Yup, or they could wrap the containers on the outside with insulation. Construction grade spray on styrofoam. Cheap, easy and great R value.
The house is somewhere in California. So, I doubt it'll get that cold in the winter. Plus, the way the lady talked it was more of a 2nd house or summer retreat and not their main home.
AirScholar Poly urethane is sprayed on. Much better than poly styrene.
Watching this as i sleep on the hardwood floor in a 6 bedroom house with 17 adults 7 kids, and having to wake up at 8am to unload shipping containers for a living while these guys play doll house with shipping containers... all I know is that one day, some how, we are going to make it somewhere better some day..
The best thing about this house is that burglars will never want to break in. They will see it from outside and think, these guys are broke as hell. There is nothing here to rob.
haha
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hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to uncover build house from shipping container try Alkarno Container Alchemist (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
Mohd Hanafiah Md Noor one of the benefit haha
Except the only locks are from the outside...
0 5 you could modify it to have hidden locks so no one would consider these as the actual locking mechanism.
Very well done. Perfectly suited for the quake country. Redwoods are a great place to be.
I would recommend "Food-Grade" Containers as more Safer and still Affordable.
I know shipping containers well from work, they move all kinds of goods including Toxic chemicals who may spill down in transit, I dont recommend using old shipping containers as homes/living quarters, it may cause hard to explain negative health effects over time.
You certainly dont want to walk barefeet on that exposed floor of a 20 year old container, chemicals can seep into the wooden floorplates even fuse with the paint, its best to replace or cover the floor, or at the very least put some thick layer of coat.
Also rust is a big problem with old containers, they usually get holes with time, best to sandblast it away repair the holes and coat it again.
If you see a long downward line of rust after drops running down the side on the inside of a container then there is usually a hidden rust hole at the top of it.
Ideally buying new/newish containers is safest for the health, unless you plan on using them just for storage or a workshop etc, as in not living in them.
Exceptions: there are older/cheaper but still more safer than not containers around called "Food-Grade" containers, they are normal containers that have been selected by acompany to only carry foodgrade items, and Should not have at any time carried dangerous and/or toxic chemicals if correct company procedures are being followed.
There are also different type containers called Bulk-Containers, they are usually 20 feet and carry animal feed etc back and forth their entire livetime, they usually have 3 small openings ontop and one down at the back.
There are 3 age/quality classes I know of.
VG - Very Good, G - Good and U - Usable.
Buying a Foodgrade container in Good quality/class may be the best of both worlds if you value safety but also want to be economic, as they are not as expensive as a new one, not as cheap as a really old one but not in as potentially bad shape or unhealthy either.
Wow, what a wonderful comment full of great advice! (Non ironical) I'm loving the tiny house trend but am rather leaning towards shipping containers. Plenty around in the harbour in my city! It's not feasible for me to own a shipping container home quite yet, but I'm really happy to get some info on them so I can dream. I'm also dreaming of becoming a interior / project designer so your comment is doubly helpful to me. :)
This is the best idea of using shipping containers to build a home as I have found! Great skills in the design to give much more room!
These rich folks are probably the only intelligent people around these days that know how to spend their money.
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SEARCH and FIND LOCAL HELP that you need for building your cargo container home at a minimal cost.
Post your project and learn from others.
The owner-builder will document the construction activities with videos organized by logical categories, e.g., foundation-footings, welding, plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, potable water storage [including a cistern), roofing, paint, etc., making for easy access and finding solutions to issues. This is all intended to encourage networking amongst people interested in reusing cargo shipping containers as "green" alternatives to traditional housing and build a cargo container house.
Jake S. You can pick em up from 1300 on up. I have gotten them for my Boss for Storage and they make great mobile shops
truckdawg43 They do make great shops but I'd advise getting a "one trip" container to save spending on corrosion control if you get a steel one, unless you can personally choose which box you get. I got three good ones with a very nice 20' and two 40 High Cubes I joined as a shop but I've seen enough rough ISOs that I suggest being careful.
Kill me gently. I don't care who you are, or are trying to be. LOL! Why do "rich" people know? Thy have Banks. LOL! Get a grip x LOL! LOL! Nat West is best. LOL! Obviously. Hello!!!! LOL!
Jake S. Did you meant the only intelligent rich people?
Very well done. My daughter, just mentioned yesterday saying, her friend had also looked into this unique method of building. This reminded me of my own earlier searches... for alternate construction methods. We already own wooded property in New Hampshire, USA... (smile). Very encouraging. Thank you.
they never said how much very nice.
Probably ~60,000
One shipping container is 320 sq ft x 4 containers = 1,280 sq ft.... and the info above says they spent about $50 / sq ft. So, they spent $64,000
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soulsisterrobyn1 The description says, "It cost about $50 per square foot less than a more conventional custom home". "LESS THAN" so this house didn't cost $64,000, but $64,000 less than a "conventional house".
My partner and I will probably build a shipping container house when we migrate overseas. We'll start off small and basic. But eventually, if we could get something as amazing as this house, it would be heavenly!! Great work!!
Out in the woods? I'd have 2 on the bottom as a entry/storage/garage/mechanical room. This way, if any Bears or Cougars show up, they'll only be able to sniff at it. I'd put all the glass on top...
Thank you Kirsten for all of your content. I enjoy it all. Keep on opening minds.
Anyone else notice the poor husband get a word in edgewise?
Maybe he didn't want to? Not everyone wants to be the center of attention.
I hate her she talk to much
Very cool idea. I like the use of separate containers stack together in different directions. Almost makes it modular.
Its like having big boy legos hahahahaha LOVE IT..where are my tools and my shipping containers :)
You're not too far off. I'm sitting here considering making some scale size blocks to stack in different ways to design something cool. Could make them out of 2x3's in about 5 minutes.
This place are strategic for sreaming night
You probably won't read this because the post is so old, but that's actually a very good idea. You can also use poster board and tape. I welded two containers together as a workshop and love it.
+My Damn Channel, I've been researching into constructing shiping container houses and found a great website at Magic Container Plans (google it if you are interested)
One of the best container homes I’ve seen. Awesome.
Thank you Hira - we really appreciate your kind comment
Maybe the government should look into placing these train cars out there for the homeless population rather than spend billions on affordable housing their not interested in . The majority of homeless folk like the idea of being alone and separate from the norm. . I think this would make great shelter for hobo camps.
I've said this so many times.
Do you mean The Rock?
Yes. Lol
I feel all churches should be non-denominational. It almost seems like politics lol. I hope the church meets your needs, and brings you peace franafly bye
I'm all for it, but where? The government wants to keep their eyes on you !!
This...tops 98% of all container-homes I've ever on here.....thank you for the tour...
5:36 if those containers are from the late 70´s and the working life of the container is about 20 years... those do look really good to have about 40+ years. I wonder from where they get their water and heat/electricity because such kind of metal can get very cold. And the sound from the rain and any animal walking on the roof I am sure it must be kind of loud ... and maybe surprisingly scary if it happens to wake you up during the night.
they have well an power hookup, as well as internet etc. it would be weird sounding with somtinglike a raccoon ontop
its called insulation, they don't only use the containers. the sound is kept out by the insulation as well as the cold
They can put Sod on the Roof if they don't want the sound of ring hitting metal at night.
or moss if grass don't grow in the forest.
Working life is different than the use they are using them for.
I’m impressed, retreat or not, beautiful home, way to go!!! This is my dream to build one here in Florida, and I will, but my budget always gets in the way. God Bless you and your home!!!! 🙏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks Vincente - I wish you luck. If you need help, please dont hesitate to reach out.
You are correct in your other comment as well. They're really not that complex and if you can weld versus run a nail gone, they're totally doable. The key really comes in understanding how to try and maximize every single inch and create fluid space and openness. It's a very strong box, but a box nonetheless - and if you can push and pull the right way they can become wonderful spaces
8:45 only because you are there to hear it
exactly what i thought. I added a 'doofus' tho.
I think this is definitely one of the coolest shipping container homes I've ever seen.
I'm a college student who is currently saving up money to build my own home in the next 10 years, and this one is definitely giving me some inspiration!
Thanks!
Is the idea behind using containers to have an affordable living space...this is wonder full if you have gobs of money to invest in it...but the main idea is an alternative home for those who don't want a mortgage. It seems more like some yuppy style showpiece...some young couple just out of college could never afford it...but it is a cool place!! I would live there or anywhere there is woods...
Ben dover they used 5 containers here. Good containers cost $3000. That’s $15000 on 90% of the materials & everything is pre cut & fabricated so there are no labour costs & company installs & delivers itself. You could build it for less then 75k
This is something me and my hubby is looking into for a home for us and our family.. so many perks to it.
Perks? Like what?
Video about a rich couple making their dreams come true. But the ordinary folks watch this and live their dreams by proxy.
*****
what riches?
Thats as cheap as a comfortable house gets, do you know what it costs to build a regular house?
I bet it cost them less then my shitty normal brick and tile.
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I agree that the containers are cheap, but in this project, it is the only cheap thing there is.
The best part about this, is that if you can get the plot of land, and the shipping containers, you can make a home like this on any budget. Just do a little bit at a time.
average income is around 50,000 per year...geez just save up for a few years..
***** everyone has their priorities...
When the snow falls or the scorching summer heat hits if you have it there, Then Insulation will come to mind !
One container would've been plenty of space for me. Once you get used to hotel rooms of less than 5m2 including bathroom...
My dad's bathroom and kitchen in his 1930s terraced house are both 8 feet wide and many recent build uk homes have similar sized rooms. Living in a container house this size looks like luxury.
Whats with all the quiping about cost......if your willing to get your hands dirty its a very cheap option. Iam planing a 3-4 bedroom thats going to cost aprox 10-15k pounds to build including pv solar. Buy a cheap welder angle grinder 200-300 pound 3-4 contaners 250-2500pound each. Go for miss mesured double glazzeing units. Pallet wood flooring (looks great once sanded up) kicthen units can be had cheaply if you shop around. This is very easly a cheap option. The only real expense is the land
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I've seen a lot of shipping container homes. This home is fantastic! About as clever as it gets.
Clever is such a simple word. Genius is overused, but not in this case:)
That's nothing. I built a house out of cardboard boxes when I was only 5 years old. Lasted over a week.
😂😂😂👌🏼👍🏼
Me too! Fort Box; it took up 1/4 of the attic....getting those fridge and stove boxes up there was an early engineering accomplishment.
great idea guys love it, cold weather you can use a wood stove and design it with convection heating in mind. Spray foam on the inside with offset steel studs so that you reduce thermal bridging and you have a R-6-7 per inch and that would make it pretty toasty !
Insulation should be sprayed on the outside, and be of the closed cell type, trust me it's 10x more effective to spray it on the exterior plus you don't lose any inside space due to the insulation being there.
where i live, the problem is not the building itself (containers or whatever), it's the cost of the land.
We must be from the same place (California)
it happen all over the world cause 'space' are limited and people keep growing
The thing you said about trees really do fall and make a sound. You still don't know you were there to observe that sound of the tree falling. Besides that note that is a beautiful piece of land!
Looks like there is no curtains or blinds on the windows, that would be so freaky at night time. All alone in the woods.
Genius! Once the decision to downsize is reached, discovering new ways to build a home can be fun & possibilities, endless.
This home is unique in that it follows an industrial design that matches the container.
Kudos to the designers!
Nice work
I counted 6 conexes, which here in Alabama cost from $2500 to $3000 for single use ones. $18000 for the base of a house is pretty cheap. And they could be bought over time. While these folks might be rich, this technique isn't limited to rich people. DIY and discover how much of the cost of a house is labor.
How did they get the land for this? Isn't the land around redwoods protected?
The land is protected in the parks. But the periphery is ...
Thank you for clearing that one up!!
+Sheila meri The big giant redwoods are usually in a park, the big groups of them at least. Second generation and on are all over and people live among them. Sadly most of the big ones are gone as the logging companies clear cut them. I got a chance to live in them a bit north of this video. Highly recommend it.
There are some areas where you can live among the gaint ones, but not many. Driving among them is awesome.
+S D It's pretty there. I went camping there as a kid and saw deer ;p
Nice.
The homeless were the first homesteaders of shipping containers, Necessity being the mother of all invention.
I'm assuming this costed a fortune... since these are the kind of people that can afford an architect and only use it as a vacation home. Not building it yourself will cost a fortune... plus, builders will know that you're the kind of person who can afford it, so they'll overcharge you out the ass.
It's like 65 $ per square foot. not that bad
Read through the comment section and someone quoted the price of this build in an article...$408k
@@christianch9357 I don't think this is 6,276 sqft so you are way off
$405k plus land, I check zillow for land in San Jose Cali and just 0.49 acres cost around 400k
MANY MANY MAAANY years have passed and STILL THIS IS THE BEST ONE.
Thanks you Lexy - your kind comment means a lot!
We put a lot of heart and soul into the design and it's stood the test of time really wonderfully
@@modulusArch is there a follow up episode? i would LOVE to see. me and my mom are so inspired by your beautiful home!
@@lexyjane1 thanks for the inspiring comment! I don't think the owners planned any follow-up video, but that's a great idea. I'll reach out to them and see if they're interested in creating a "10 years later" episode!
back again after almost another year , and still looking at this beautiful home makes me happy! @modulusArch
Thats what I will do when I secure a plot of land that I like,and can afford,or either buy one of the large sheds/cabins that they sell at Home Depot,with the loft,and finish it myself,and will be off the grid,15,000.00 should cover everything.
Look into your states "Homestead" requirements. Most states still have land that can be homestead land but you have to check. I have friend who is homesteading 20 acres in Washington State and he has been there for about 15 years or so.
Elizabeth Gaspodnetich I was told there was no land available in the states for homesteading,which I dont understand why not,I was going to use the land also to make a little money.Also the US has plenty,of state and federal land thats not tied in with the parks services,just land.Hell I would even lease if I could get it right,with a long term lease,within a budget of course.
pidner Google the Homestead laws for your state. There is still land for homesteading but different states have different laws but mostly the same. In some cases it is land that is way off the beaten track so be careful. Some states like Alaska, give you a deal to "lease" land for long term, like 50 years or longer with not to much money, and free in some cases to use as a recreation property. Keep looking, you will find all kinds of information on homesteading. Oregon still has land for homesteading. I was thinking about getting some of the shipping containers and putting them up on my property and found them on E-bay for about two thousand dollars. That is a pretty cheap investment in my book! Good luck and keep looking!
Elizabeth Gaspodnetich This is news to me,do you have any idea what root would be the best to find out something,I live in Virginia,hell maybe the people have been giving me a bum steer on purpose,but I cant imagine why.Ive googled,well not lately,but thats where I saw nothing available,man that would be great,I would guess one would have to meet certain requirements also.
pidner Google "Mother Earth News" and you will find information on Homesteading. Go to your local and state websites and look for homesteading requirements and you should find something on it. Homesteading is still out there, it just might take some digging to find all the information you need. Good luck and keep digging you will find the information you need! :)
I love what you have created. I also like your sense of humor and your ability to adjust to problems and to turn them into opportunities. You have the right attitude in life and building a home. I wish for you a life of happiness and abundance. Mazel Tov !
Where does your grey water go? How about your power source?
Thanks
This is one of the best shipping container house... Very COOL !
Beautiful and super cool!
Is so cheap, secure and easy, just great..
To be around any big lake fishing, and working in the computer drinking good coffee
Ideal life
till the spiders get ya.....
That little laughter at the end says she's happy and that's most important.
I love it, very impressive.
You folks are just plum, plainly Blessed to have a home like this. I completely love the design. If you folks want to you can come to Florida and build us one. lol. Blessings my friends. Bishop Keith & Jeanette W. Kirby
gotta be noisy when it rains.
+Munch Story Not if it is properly insulated. Tin roofs should have the same affect but they don't.
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Maybe the trees will block most of the rain and I might not be as noisy
+Brandon jeronimo it won't matter
+Munch Story i love the sound of rain
Omgoodness this is my dream house. Thank you Kirsten for showing us all theses beautiful places to live
How far is the nearest Walmart?
LOL! I was thinking the same thing!
pretty sure the point of a house like this is to get away from the city
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Hellow i like this video....this product i also found beneficial for storage container home plans was Renkarter Container Report - search google if you like
I need that close to home. No way i will live in the woods. Not because i dont like it but i am lazy to drive
Pure genius how some things can be taken for granted yet it just could be ur next home or transformed into a house/home... thanks for sharing the video and the idea... Really like the idea and the execution!