Living in a shipping container in the middle of the desert might not sound like everybody’s idea of fun, but wait until you see this stunning creation by London-based designer James Whitaker.

The Augustine is based on a 40-ft (12.2-m) shipping container that's painted a uniform dark gray – or "Iron Ore" – and has been modified with insulation, windows, and a front door.

Building a house in Africa can be prohibitively expensive, but container homes offer an affordable alternative. These unique ...

A woman who remortgaged her house and sold her belongings to move off-grid into a shipping container says she loves her new lifestyle. Robyn Swan, 32, bought almost seven acres of land and the ...

These Crazy South African Dorms Are Made From Shipping Containers And Old Silos With an onsite gym, game rooms, computer rooms, and kitchens, this shipping container dorm building isn't nearly as ...