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Jan 131 min read
Soil & Resource Preservation
Regenerating soil and preserving resources reduces waste and co2.


Jan 132 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 22 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.


Dec 12, 20241 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.


Nov 18, 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 12, 20241 min read
Alderwoman Hadden visits S.I. Container Builds
S.I. Container Builds was thrilled to host a visit from Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th District a few days ago.


Nov 12, 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.


Oct 24, 20241 min read
Bennett College Launches SheCare Wellness Pods
S.I. Container Builds is thrilled to again, be the builder on this third installation of SheCare Wellness Pods at Bennett College.


Oct 18, 20241 min read
Container homes reduce GHS emissions 30-50%
Building an electric S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in GHG emissions compared to a stick-built home.


Oct 2, 20242 min read
What's not to love about Evanston, Illinois?
What's not to love about Evanston, Illinois? S.I. Container Builds is helping the residents take advantage of an ADU ordinance.


Sep 23, 20243 min read
Weather Resiliency in a Shipping Container Home
Why S.I. Container Builds' Shipping Container Buildings Are Resilient Against Harsh Weather in a Changing World.

Sep 12, 20241 min read
Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation: Offsite Innovators Article
A Conversation with Rory Rubin of S.I. Container Builds & Gary Fleisher of Offsite Innovators . As the founder and CEO of S.I. Container...


Sep 3, 20241 min read
Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
S.I. Container Builds Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.


Aug 3, 20241 min read
P3 Pods Featured in OffSiteDirt
SICBS article in OffSiteDirt


Jun 24, 20243 min read
The Dilemma of Affordable Employee Housing in Vacation Destinations
Employee Housing - Solutions Are Available at S.I. Container Builds


May 3, 20241 min read
Unlocking Affordable Housing: Inside S.I. Container Builds with Rory Rubin
Episode 283, Straight Up Chicago Investors

Apr 29, 20241 min read
Crain's Chicago Business
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability, 2024. Crain's article


Apr 5, 20241 min read
A shipping container in your backyard
Profile, Rory Rubin, Chicago INNO


Jul 26, 20221 min read
Business Wire: S.I. Container Builds Opens 32,000-Square-Foot Production Facility
The SICBS space will equip the company to significantly grow its partnerships in the B2B housing marketplace
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