Large metals containers that have been used for years at the port and left as scrap can be turned in to your dream home! That is by no means a lie and a brave venture Peter DeMaria of DeMaria Designhas proved this to the world. While many artists and designers intend to create furnishings for your home from scrap, Melinda has gone out and made a wonderful home out of nothing but used and discarded shipping containers. Large metal shipping containers that are left empty at ports around the US are being repurposed into modern, eco-friendly housing.

What began as an experiment for emergency housing has become a realistic and less costly option to traditional construction. Logical Homes offers nine models of container homes for construction around Southern California. The homes will average about $150 to $200 per square foot; in comparison to $220 to $250 per square for traditional construction in the area. Started by Peter DeMaria, the firm provides the amazing and exquisite homes to all those who need them at a price that is far less that those of regular spaces.

Logical Homes’ models will range from 640 to 3,250 square feet and look very much like mid-century tract homes from the exterior. The corrugated metal shipping containers are enhanced with large windows and custom paint. Energy-efficient appliances and bamboo flooring add to the eco-equation inside, while recycled denim insulation helps keep heating and cooling demands to a minimum. This is a cool new venture that seems to be gaining ground at a very fast pace and if you were ever to enter one of these then you would not even notice the difference unless someone pointed it out to you.

Via:  trendir