Is This The Best Bug Out Shelter?

What about the idea of using shipping containers as a retreat or “bug out shelter?”

As it turns out, shipping containers offer some distinct advantages in being used for this kind of housing.

First of all, the containers themselves are comparatively inexpensive, when compared to many other building blocks you can use.

They also provide a handful of advantages as a result of their durability. Because shipping containers are made to be stacked and make trans-oceanic voyages, they can certainly withstand a good deal of abuse. This is extremely important for people looking to have a container home shelter as a “getaway spot.”

My friend Dan recently put together a pretty cool guide for people considering the idea. His guide on using shipping containers as bug out shelters walks people through a series of questions that need to be asked (and answered!) before undertaking a project like this. Building locations, financing, foundations, and much more.

If interested, check out his guide here.

Cove Park, Scotland

Cove Park is a centre for established artists situated on the west coast of Scotland in 50 acres of spectacular countryside.
In 2002, Container City created three en-suite accommodation units (known as 'cubes') to act as artist retreats. In order to blend into the rural surroundings sliding glass doors were installed that lead out onto the decked balcony that extends over a lake with beautiful views of Loch Long.
Due to the success of the first three units, six more were commissioned and completed in 2006.


http://www.containercity.com/cove-park.html

http://covepark.org/residencies/fielding-mentored

SPACE (Solar Powered Adaptive Container for Everyone)

SPACE (Solar Powered Adaptive Container for Everyone)


Employing patent-pending design and material innovation, SPACE is a sustainable workspace and mobile solar generator made up of four major components: 


an up-cycled 20’ x 8’ shipping container housing a climate controlled work/ storage space
a proprietary solar rack capable of producing up to 5 kW of solar power
a self-contained battery end-cap with 5 days of battery backup
an advanced renewable energy power management system. 
Fully integrated, SPACE units are capable of accommodating job site activities, special events, and emergency response operations.


http://www.adaptivecontainer.com/ 

Zigloo Domestique Victoria BC Canada

Zigloo Domestique Victoria BC Canada


Victoria's Greenest Home is For Sale.
Built in 2007, the structure is made of 8-20' shipping containers (excellent in Victoria's earthquake prone zone). The custom, Modern design incorporates super efficient heated floors, sustainably harvested wood products, energy efficient appliances and ultra efficient insulation. The open floor plan allows for efficient living/dining/kitchen main floor, 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms
http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/reo/2886881421.html

                           

Patrick Partouche, Maison Container, Lille France,

french architect patrick partouche has recently completed 'maison container lille', a single family residence created from
eight shipping containers within the countryside of lille, france. the stacked units combine to generate 208 square meters of living space
which overlook a field with cows through a facade of glazed panels. the original doors on the ground and upper level may be opened
or closed from the outside for privacy or to protect from direct sunlight. resting upon reinforced concrete foundations,
the dwelling was installed within three days on-site. the maritime containers were transported by truck and placed during construciton
with a crane.

From Architect Patrick Partouche and the blog http://partouche-architecte.blogspot.com.au