Repurposed with style Shipping containers have been used for everything from urban farms to off-the-grid getaways and all-in-one pools. Made from the thousands of surplus containers that sit on docks around the world, these homes can be an eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials.
Shipping container diehards also love their durability and, in some cases, their portability?although this can cost a lot of time and money. And while there are plenty of DIY plans out there, it can be hard to devote the time to transforming a utilitarian box of steel into a cozy abode.
Luckily, several companies sell shipping container homes that can be delivered and assembled in as little as 10 weeks. Containers typically come in two sizes, either 20 feet by 8 feet or 40 feet by 8 feet. The smaller of the two equals about 160 square feet of living space, whereas the larger container gets you 320 square feet. That?s tiny home living at its smallest, so some manufacturers will also combine containers to create bigger models. To help you figure out which one is the perfect design for you, here are five shipping container homes you can order right this second.
A sleek turnkey home:

Name: Honomobo HO2 studio home
Size: 362 square feet
Cost: $76,646
Key features: Alberta-based Honomobo builds several different models of shipping container homes. Some?like the HO2 studio home?are smaller and feature an open living area and kitchen, with a separate bathroom, nook for...