Shipping container architecture

Stacked reefer container homes

Shipping container architecture is a form of architecture that uses steel intermodal containers (shipping containers) as the main structural element. It is also referred to as cargotecture or arkitainer, portmanteau words formed from "cargo" and "architecture". This form of architecture is often associated with the tiny-house movement as well as the sustainable living movement.

The use of containers as building materials has been growing in popularity due to their strength, wide availability, low cost, and eco-friendliness.

Shipping container architecture often requires specialized design plans to ensure compliance with building codes such as the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC), which govern structural modifications, insulation standards, and safety requirements. Professionally engineered, permit-ready container home plans can greatly facilitate the approval and construction processes by providing detailed layouts and specifications aligned with these codes.

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