S.I. Container Builds Blog
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shipping Container Buildings (And Why They’re Changing the Way We Build).
If you’ve ever wondered whether shipping container buildings are durable, affordable, sustainable, or just a trend — you’re not alone. At SI Container Builds, we hear the same questions every day: How strong are they? Are they code-compliant? Can they really be beautiful? The answer is yes — and so much more. From single-container ADUs to large-scale commercial and residential projects, container construction is redefining what’s possible in modern building. Here’s everything you need to know before starting your own container project.
What is the First Step in Starting a Tiny Home Community Project?
Building plans, Investors and Value Calculations.
The Scoop on Economical Housing
Shipping container homes are quick to build, reasonably priced, stand up to extreme weather & fires, and take advantage of a waste product generated by the shipping industry.
Permitting Container Builds & Villages
Before you buy your land, it’s important to thoroughly research whether building within your city limits has any strange zoning restrictions.
Getting Cold Feet About Purchasing Your Container Build?
Your research may have already told you that container homes are a smart investment and better for the environment, but we know that making the commitment to start building can feel intimidating.
Happy Sustainability Day!
Sustainability Day was created to remind our community of the importance of caring for the environment. On the last Wednesday of every Oct., businesses, organizations, & schools dedicate the day to sustainable living.
Demand For Container Communities is Growing RAPIDLY!
The rise of tiny-home communities are a social-consciousness movement and an eco-friendly architectural movement.
Save Your Architect For Site Development!
We build to code with stamped architectural plans.
What is the Missing Middle Housing?
If you are thinking about starting a small home community or adding an ADU to your backyard, the time is perfect to help reduce the housing crisis and start a passive income for your family.
Business Wire: S.I. Container Builds Opens 32,000-Square-Foot Production Facility
S.I. Container Builds article in Business Wire
Financing Container Homes: The Breakdown.
Learn what it takes to finance a manufactured home.
Interest Rates are on the Rise
Here's what you need to know about the interest rates impact on accessible housing and container homes.
Why Building with Single-Use Shipping Containers is Sustainable:
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, millions of shipping containers are left dormant in U.S. ports every year, adding to the global waste crisis.
A Reality Check For Your Container Home Expectations!
Work with SICBS for your growing community needs in the form of housing developments, container communities, vacation rentals, campground dwellings, guest suites, staff housing, or any alternative container space.
Ithaca College Alumna Thinks Outside the Box
Rory Rubin ’92 transforms recycled shipping containers into living spaces.
Quality Made Container Homes
Shipping containers are rugged and durable and a great alternative to traditional homes.
Why Earth Day 2022 is Different from the Rest...
We are counteracting climate change with Container Communities. Cost and availability are the two leading factors in the development of container villages—making it a readily available resource to build with and is more cost-effective than traditionally built homes.
How We Use Cannabis at SICB
A sustainable future for cannabis farmers is on the rise. The recent wave of policy changes in the cannabis market offers new opportunities for modern farmers to transition out of illegality and use better tools for more sustainable farming methods.
Hydroponic Farms: a flourishing business!... Literally.
Shipping Container Hydroponic Systems: the most eco-friendly container solution yet!
Community. Revenue. ROI.
Looking to earn passive income as a travel host or rental property owner?