All too often, we assume that the container in which we work and live is imposed on us rather than something we craft. In reality, we play an essential role in building and strengthening the ...

The clothing company Aether's retail store in San Francisco, part of the city's Proxy development, is made out of three shipping containers. (James Florio) Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of ...

In his recent video for his YouTube channel The Off Grid Hermit, the host says this whole thing started “as a whim,” the kind ...

Many people dream of downsizing into a tiny house or off-grid cabin to reduce their expenses and simplify their lives. But the process of making that dream a reality can be both tricky and expensive, ...

Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of shipping containers are sitting empty at ports all over the world. And they've been a treasure trove for architects Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. "We found ...

Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used... Shipping container buildings may be cool — but ...