This is an off-grid shipping container cabin that wasfor sale in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Update: Sold. The asking price for the cabin was $58,000 in Canadian dollars which is $43,677 in United States dollars.
The cabin is quite famous since it has been featured on CTV and dozens of popular websites online. It was designed by Joseph RM Dupuis using three 20′ shipping containers to create a beautiful 355 sq. ft. cabin. It’s fully insulated and ready for all four seasons. It even has radiant floor heating, a wood stove, a 125-gallon water system, and more. Inside, you’ll find a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, a bedroom, and a really nice open living room with a dining area as well. The cabin is off-grid ready with a 9-panel solar system which is included in the sale. This home is designed to be dismantled and reinstalled at your preferred location.
The G-Pod is a modern transforming shipping container tiny house that expands when delivered on site.
In delivery mode, it’s tiny. The size of just one shipping container.
Once it’s set up on a lot it has a slide out to extend the interior space and a flip down covered deck that opens up the space even more. You can see exactly how it all works in the photo and video tour below.
Would you consider a shipping container design like this? What do you like best about it? Let us know in the comments. Thank you!
G-Pod Modern Transforming Shipping Container Tiny House
Later on, in 2015, there will be photos of the actual build that we can all see. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
But for now, we have a 3D sketch of what it will look like. Even better, Shawn and his client have made the plans available for us to download too if you want them.
This European-manufactured prefab container house comes fully equipped from the factory with windows, bedroom, kitchen, and air conditioning. Unlike recycled shipping containers that require conversion, this unit is purpose-built for residential use. The design shown targets the Australian market and provides inspiration for custom container projects.
Unit Features
Type: Purpose-built prefab container
Origin: European manufacturer
Market: Australia
Includes: Windows, bedroom, kitchen, air conditioning
The Old Lady House is a shipping container design measuring 40 by 24 feet (960 square feet) intended for two to three occupants. The layout includes two small bedrooms, a bathroom, large closet, kitchen with laundry/utility room, and open living/dining area with glass sliding doors for natural light and views. Side decks with additional sliding doors expand the outdoor living space.
Design Details
Name: Old Lady House
Size: 40′ x 24′ (960 square feet)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Occupancy: 2-3 people
Features: Large closet, kitchen, laundry/utility, living/dining, side decks
Podd manufactures prefab container houses in Australia using shipping containers as the structural base. The company claims an estimated 5-hour construction time using hydraulic lifts to raise the roof system. Interior walls, ceilings, and floors use Austral Exflam sandwich panel composite. The design targets remote workforce housing, including mining company employee accommodations.
One Cool Habitat produces modern prefab shipping container homes that can be customized for various uses. These units work as extra bedrooms, backyard offices, guest houses, or complete tiny homes, and can be easily relocated.
Design Details
Manufacturer: One Cool Habitat
Type: Prefab shipping container conversion
Style: Modern
Mobility: Designed for easy relocation
Customization: Interior configured to client specifications
This shipping container project in Australia converts two containers into a weekend cottage and workshop. The conversion includes a covered front porch, rainwater collection system, fireplace, custom doors with windows, and a garden.
Design Details
Location: Australia
Containers: Two shipping containers
Uses: Weekend cottage and workshop
Features: Covered front porch, fireplace, custom doors with windows
Water: Rainwater collection system with plastic barrel
