Shipping container architecture is a form of architecture using steel intermodal containers (shipping containers) as the main structural element. It is also referred “arkitainer”.
The use of containers as a building material has grown in popularity in due to their strength, wide availability, relatively low cost, and seen as more eco-friendly than traditional building materials such as brick and cement.
Shipping containers are available in 3 slandered sizes
ISO CONTAINER | 10’ | 20’ | 40’ | 40’ HC | |
8’ width | Length | 3.05 | 6.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
Width | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.44 | |
