Precious Cargo: Shipping Containers as Housing Solution

Recycled shipping containers transformed into livable space.

Invented in 1950’s to standardize way of loading cargo from ships to warehouse….

A little history…..

Malcolm McLean

What should we do with all these containers?

Today…..

10 year limited life span is dictated by ISO 9000

Influx of imported goods creates disposal problem (too costly to return empty)

Melting down 8000 lb steel requires 8000kW-hours of energy; recycling into a home takes 400kW-hrs

Commitment to green economy

Remaking housing with existing materials and at the same time, allowing people to build employability skills

Reduced land-fill- steel is not compostable material

WHY..

Containers in the News

Containers in the News

Containers in the News

Containers in the News

Training for LMC students in philosophy/practice of green construction while using a multitude of construction skills:

Our Local Vision

• Basic Construction• Welding• Electrical• Plumbing• Insulation

To create an opportunity for further discussion with our community on possible uses of re-purposed shipping containers.

Our Local Vision

Greenforce Initiative – To prepare the workforce in this region for the green economy, including facilitating access and success for lower-skilled adults.

ThanksMini Grant funded by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

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