Containerwerk brought new life to old shipping containers by transforming them into small apartment units that are sustainably made and affordable. This recycled process is informed by an insulated design that helps with noise and heat as the steel containers are able to contain heat well.
The German company produces the small homes and results in 21 micro apartments in total. All of them are made from three refurbished shipping containers and the architecture can be seen in the town of Wertheim in Germany. It functions as rentable units or as short stay accommodations for tourists or those on business trips. To further enhance the sustainable approach, it is build on top of strip foundations to reduce any damage to the site.
Upcycled Prefab Micro Apartments
Containerwerk Transforms Shipping Containers to Livable Homes
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Micro Apartments - Transforming old shipping containers into small, affordable, and sustainably-made living spaces presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the housing industry.
2. Insulated Design - The use of insulated design in repurposing shipping containers as living spaces presents new opportunities for sustainable living and energy efficiency.
3. Strip Foundations - Building on top of strip foundations can reduce damage to sites and presents an opportunity for construction companies to innovate in sustainable building practices.
Industry Implications
1. Housing - Upcycling shipping containers into micro apartments can disrupt the traditional housing industry by providing a more affordable and sustainable option for living spaces.
2. Construction - Innovative building practices like insulated design and strip foundations can disrupt traditional construction practices and lead to more sustainable building processes.
3. Tourism - The use of upcycled micro apartments as short stay accommodations presents a disruptive opportunity for the tourism industry to expand its offerings with unique and sustainable lodging options.