Are you looking for a creative solution for a standing or portable office? What about a work or studio space? If you haven’t heard about the recent trend in using modified shipping containers for construction projects, you may want to consider learning more about these and going this route.
The space of an average workstation has decreased since 1992. At that time, the average workspace was approximately 80 square feet. Currently, however, Jacobs, a major design and workspace construction firm, has been taking on workspace projects that are 39 square feet. When considering these smaller spaces, 40 foot shipping containers definitely accommodate this revised average.
In addition to providing office or work spaces, storage containers can also be converted into homes. If you’ve been planning to have an extra apartment or tiny house built on your property, you may want to consider having one created from a shipping container. When steel shipping containers receive regular maintenance, Container Auction reports that they can have a lifespan of 20 years.
Given that there are approximately 17 million shipping containers in existence, and only 6 million of these are being used, there are roughly 11 million containers that could be converted into homes. You may not be aware that steel cargo containers can be custom modified with these and other features:
- Doors
- Windows
- Skylights
- Climate control
- Interior modifications
- Locking mechanisms
- Shelving
- Painting
One of the many, and perhaps obvious, benefits of choosing to up-cycle shipping containers is that the steel provides the structure and is being essentially re-used. When just one shipping container is recycled to provide a work or living space, it is estimated that 3,500 kg of steel is reutilized. Furthermore, this eliminates the need for traditional building materials, such as bricks, mortar, and wood. While some traditional materials may be used for custom modifications, the same amounts are not required.
Once you find out more information on the benefits of used or new storage containers for sale, you can start thinking about the modifications you need and want. Given their availability, you may prefer choosing from a variety of new storage containers for sale. These shipping containers can provide an excellent solution for work and/or living spaces as well as a storage facility.