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