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.
Repurposing the Shipping Container, a solution to the housing crisis.
Thank you to GreenHome Institute for hosting this training webinar led by Rory Rubin, our co-founder and CEO at S.I. Container Builds, Inc.
Rory Rubin speaking at World of Modular, 2025
World of Modular: Four Days of Networking, Education & Exhibits
How Modular Buildings Boost ROI for Short-Term, Long-Term, and Multi-Unit Rentals
Investing in rental properties is a proven strategy for generating passive income, but choosing the right construction method can significantly impact your return on investment (ROI).
Letter to the Editor: Addressing the housing shortage in a sustainable way
Rory Rubin’s response to David Doig’s spot-on op-ed, "Chicago needs a homebuilding revolution."
Stormwater Management
S.I. Container Builds' shipping container homes positively impact climate change resiliency in Chicago.
Urban Heat Island Mitigation
S.I. Container Builds shipping container homes positively impact climate change resiliency in Chicago.
Soil & Resource Preservation
Building a repurposed shipping container home community based on simple permaculture techniques can significantly reduce the impact of climate change, promote food security, and preserve soil quality through several interconnected approaches.
A Modular Home Community + Permaculture
Building a repurposed shipping container home community based on simple permaculture techniques can significantly reduce the impact of climate change, promote food security, and preserve soil quality through several interconnected approaches.
Modular Advantage S.I. Container Builds & Revelution Containers Article
Modular Advantage Article
Why Tiny Home Communities are the Future
Container Homes plus Applied Ecology [or Permaculture] significantly reduces the impact of climate change, promotes food security, and preserves soil quality.
Container homes reduce construction waste by 50-70%
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home using a repurposed shipping container provides significant reductions in waste.
Tiny House Revolution: METAL ARCHITECTURE
Changing the landscape of metal building systems article by Metal Architecture
Loop North News, Navy Pier Marina
Construction has officially begun and will continue through winter on the highly anticipated Navy Pier Marina, with plans for its grand opening in the 2025 boating season.
Alderwoman Hadden visits S.I. Container Builds
We were thrilled to host a visit from Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th District a few days ago.
Construction energy use can be reduced by 40-60% for a container home
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home using a repurposed shipping container provides significant reductions in energy use compared to a traditional stick-build home.
Navy Pier Marina construction starts, on track for 2025 opening
Boaters from Chicago and around Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes along with boating groups seeking unique and modern mooring facilities will find a home in the heart of Chicago.
