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Reduced Carbon Footprint in Construction
In a metropolitan area like Chicago, construction generates significant emissions. Shipping container homes reuse existing materials, reducing the carbon footprint of new build.
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Sustainable Transportation Integration
Many parts of Chicagoland are car-dependent which contributes to carbon emissions and air pollution. A well-planned container home community can integrate with public transit options, biking paths, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Community-Based Resource Sharing
In the Chicagoland area, a SI Container Builds' shipping container community of 20 homes can enhance climate change resiliency in several ways.
May 20, 20251 min read


Localized Resilience to Chicago's Extreme Weather
Chicago is subject to a range of extreme weather events. S.I. Container Builds' shipping container homes are designed to withstand very harsh weather conditions.
May 6, 20251 min read


Busting Myths: Old Stereotypes About Shipping Container Homes That No Longer Hold Up
S.I. Container Builds' debunks shipping container home stereotypes. They are the future of offsight construction. Read why.
May 3, 20254 min read


DECODE THE CODE
S.I. Container Builds means QUALITY & SAFETY. The CSC Plate is an internationally recognized safety certification affixed to a shipping container, indicating that it meets structural and safety standards for transporting cargo, what it carried, and that it was ONLY SHIPPED ONCE.
Apr 28, 20251 min read


Adaptive Use of Vacant Urban Land
S.I. Container Builds provide affordable housing utilizing the multitude of vacant lots in the Chicagoland area.
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Affordable, Climate-Resilient Housing
S.I. Container Builds provide affordable housing that incorporate climate-resilient features such as heat pumps and water conservation.
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Energy Efficiency & Renewable Power
S.I. Container Builds' shipping container homes positively impact climate change resiliency in Chicago.
Mar 25, 20251 min read


How Modular Buildings Boost ROI for Short-Term, Long-Term, and Multi-Unit Rentals
How SICBS Modular Buildings Boost ROI for Short-Term, Long-Term, and Multi-Unit Rentals
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Stormwater Management
S.I. Container Builds' shipping container homes positively impact stormwater management in Chicago.
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Urban Heat Island Mitigation
S.I. Container Builds shipping container homes positively impact climate change resiliency in Chicago.
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Soil & Resource Preservation
Regenerating soil and preserving resources reduces waste and co2.
Jan 13, 20251 min read


A Modular Home Community + Permaculture
Building a shipping container tiny home community based on permaculture techniques can significantly reduce the impact of climate change.
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Why Tiny Home Communities are the Future
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home community plus permaculture significantly reduces the impact of climate change.
Jan 2, 20252 min read


Container homes reduce construction waste by 50-70%
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in energy use compared to a stick-build home.
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Tiny House Revolution: METAL ARCHITECTURE
Tiny House Revolution: METAL ARCHITECTURE article. S.I. Container Builds
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Loop North News, Navy Pier Marina
Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated Navy Pier Marina using shipping containers built by S.I. Container Builds
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Navy Pier Marina construction starts, on track for 2025 opening
The S.I. Container Builds Navy Pier building will provide a modern facility with retro shipping container style.
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Construction energy use can be reduced by 40-60% for a container home
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in energy use compared to a stick-build home.
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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