Standardised shipping trailers became fashionable not too long ago, and in fact, the origin of shipping container architecture can be traced back to the early 1960s.  However, shipping container houses took a long time to be in vogue. Redondo Beach House, designed by Peter DeMaria in 2007, is considered to be the first real container home in North America. In this short period of time their popularity spread far and wide.

Malaysia is no stranger to container houses, either. Container resorts built in the small town of Bukit Tinggi in Pahang created ripples all over the country and beyond. Some more recycled container bungalows are planned in the scenic surroundings of Batang Kali.  

There are a number of reasons for the worldwide popularity of container homes. 

- Shipping containers are a great solution for affordable housing.

- They are easy to customise according to the owners tastes and requirements.

- They can be turned into sustainable modular structures.

- Abandoned containers are easily recycled this way. 

- Container homes turn out to be stronger and more durable than many traditional structures.

- Shipping containers are available everywhere. Sourcing it for a building material does not cause any headaches!

You too can build a stylish home using the stern steel structure of shipping containers. Check out some of these homes for inspiration—they're delightful!