Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used container — and the energy bills are through the ...

Home Buying The pros and cons of owning a shipping container home Homes built from shipping containers may not be on every block, but they still have a devout following.

Take your shipping container home inspiration from a world-class ski resort. The Quadrum Ski and Yoga Resort 4 based in Gudauri, Ga. , is an architectural marvel.

Ah, the unassuming shipping container. It's really nothing more than a big steel box with a couple of doors. At any given time, millions of containers are piled on ships plying the world's waterways.

Zack and Brie Smithey built their 3BR, 2.5 bath dream home in St. Charles, Mo., out of eight shipping containers. Now, they're helping others who refuse to be boxed into traditional notions of ...

When you compare the costs of shipping container homes to popular sedan models, the savings become apparent. For instance, a new sedan might cost anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000, depending on the ...

The first shipping container home is currently listed for $585,000. The median price for a home in Sioux Falls is $312,000, according to Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire.