Why Shipping Containers Are a Scam

In this video, you will learn about a container on wheels and why they are a scam. Homes can be built out of anything, even shipping containers. Since the early 2000s, shipping containers have caught the attention of the public. It mimics the tiny house trend.


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Thousands of shipping containers are discarded each year. The idea is that you are saving money in the long run, since you are using recycled materials. Architects seem to have a fascination with modularity. Design competitions will usually have an entry that is related to shopping containers. Google searches yield hundreds of crazy ideas that can be built into homes. There are issues with construction. Standard shipping containers are very small in the overarching idea. To make it livable, you have to add plumbing, electrical, and insulation. This leaves you with a very tight box. Some people do very small containers. There are a lot of constraints. A metal shipping container works as a system. There is a lot to know about shipping containers. If you are interested in learning more, keep watching this video for more information.
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