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.
Grandparent flats (aka the granny flat) & Container Homes: A Current & Sustainable Living Solution
Granny Flats have become a focal point in the housing crisis.
She Care Wellness Pods Expand to Second HBCU Campus
We are blessed with our relationships with team Boris L Henson Foundation and kate spade new york. Having clients that share our values and mission to 'do good' makes what we do that much more powerful.
Rory Rubin on UnderDog
From Social Work to Construction Pioneer, Rory Rubin's Path to Success as a Disruptor with Sustainable Container Home and ADUs at SI Container Builds
Women in Construction: Pioneers Breaking Barriers
Women have been steadily breaking down barriers in various industries, and construction is no exception.
EVERYONE DESERVES HOUSING WITH INTEGRITY
Housing is the link between one’s dignity and one’s ability to survive. S.I. Container Build homes provide sound, healthy, safe shelter which are affordable, portable, and are easily expandable.
REAL ESTATE WISDOM: HOMES IN GREAT CONDITION BRING HIGHER VALUE!
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SHIPPING CONTAINER.
Too Good to Be True?
How quality takes a back seat for some shipping container home builders.
Why we build with one-trip shipping containers
A one-trip shipping container refers to a shipping container that has been used only once before reaching its destination. China uses these containers to send products to the USA. Due to the imbalance of imports to exports in the US, about 12.1 million empty containers become a waste problem in the US every year.
Common Questions for a Container Home Builder
Our client is deconstructing an old [1930s] vacation home in northern Wisconsin, salvaging the pine wood paneling, the rocks from a huge fireplace, and antiques like a gorgeous 1950s Youngstown kitchen sink.
Architect Magazine Article: Wellness Structures on HBCU Campuses
We are blessed with our relationships with team Boris L Henson Foundation and kate spade new york. Having clients that share our values and mission to 'do good' makes what we do that much more powerful.
REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
When comparing energy savings between a truly functional and a standard size home, there are several factors to consider. A smaller home is cheaper to heat & cool since, you guessed it, it is a smaller space. Truly functional homes, particularly those designed with energy efficiency in mind, can offer significant savings.
The New Type of Home: Good for You + Mother Earth
Seeking Center: The Podcast
The New Type of Home: Good for You + Mother Earth - Episode 63 with SI Container Builds
Tiny House Container Village Is Here!
Petite Retreats is officially opening it's Tiny House Container Village at Yukon Trails. Tours are available to explore the container units this month!
How to Insure Your Shipping Container Home
As the popularity of modular homes increases, insurance options are becoming more widely available.
Partnering with Boris L. Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York to Make an Impact
She Care Wellness Pods, Alabama
Integrity and Trust with SICBS
S.I. Container Builds was founded because we wanted to make a difference — especially with the realization that helping people and caring for the planet are not mutually exclusive.
What is the SICBS Difference?
The SICBS difference. Simply put, we prioritize sustainability first.
We Strive to Build Passive Homes!
'Passive housing' is a construction concept and building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological at the same time.