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Container House Design: Floor Plans, Costs, Codes, and Build Details

A practical container house design guide covering layouts, container sizes, structural cuts, insulation, moisture control, foundations, costs, codes, and detailing mistakes to avoid.

Building Technology projects (15)

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Du Corail Residence

Entre Quatre Murs

Mirabel, Canada

A three-level residence in Mirabel defined by stone, wood, and glass, with a glazed wine room on the main floor and a daylighted lower-level games room.

Houses Interiors Building Technology

Casa Fly

beef architekti

Mallorca, Spain

Casa Fly, a contemporary home in Mallorca by beef architekti, fuses local stone craft with a modern plan, passive cooling, and indoor–outdoor living.

Houses Vernacular Architecture Landscape Architecture

A striking A-frame cabin with a dark exterior and wooden elements in a forest setting

Black A-Frame Cabin

Stephenson Design Collective

Washington, United States

A modern A-frame cabin in the Washington mountains, featuring a black metal exterior and warm wood interior, designed for snowy winter conditions.

Houses Cabins & Holiday Homes Prefabrication & Modular Construction

Front view of a Victorian house showcasing historical and modern elements

Bureau de Change: Architectural Design for a Victorian Terrace Extension in London

Bureau de Change

London, United Kingdom

A South London Victorian terrace is reconfigured by Bureau de Change with a staggered, steel-framed glass extension and terrazzo-led interiors that unfold throu…

Residential Spatial Design Building Technology

Modern home exterior with concrete detailing and lush landscaping.

Inside a Sydney Home: House Design With a Gravity-Defying Kitchen Island

Manolev Architects

Sydney, Australia

A multi-level Sydney residence by Manolev Architects pairs concrete structure with layered gardens and daylight, anchored by a cantilevered kitchen island and a…

Houses Light in Architecture Spatial Design

A modern bathhouse with cedar cladding, large windows, and an outdoor patio surrounded by lush landscaping.

This Portland Bathhouse Was Built on the Footprint of a 100-Year-Old Carriage House

Ment Architecture

Portland, United States

Ment Architecture replaces a deteriorated carriage house footprint in Portland’s Alameda neighborhood with a cedar-clad backyard bathhouse designed for year-rou…

Residential Landscape Architecture Light in Architecture

Modern pavilion with large window in urban setting, tree in background.

Prefabricated Elegance: A Pavilion in Olot

Jordi Hidalgo Tané

Olot, Spain

A prefabricated concrete pavilion in Olot harmonizes industrial techniques with residential refinement, nestled against a centuries-old cedar.

Pavilions & Installations Residential Concrete

A modern black A-frame cabin with large windows, set in a forest.

Mountain Harmony: A Modern A-Frame Cabin

Stephenson Design Collective

United States

A modern A-frame cabin in Washington's mountains, blending prefabrication with natural materials for a striking yet warm retreat.

Cabins & Holiday Homes Modernism Sustainability

Modern house with large windows, wooden deck, and swimming pool surrounded by greenery.

Modular Harmony in East Hampton

RESOLUTION: 4 ARCHITECTURE

East Hampton, United States

The Northwest Woods Residence in East Hampton seamlessly integrates modular construction with natural materials, offering a private retreat amidst the trees.

Residential Timber Prefabrication & Modular Construction

Wooden structure with glass windows and a red chair inside, surrounded by a garden with stone pathways and bushes.

Maison Prouvé

Jean Prouvé

Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

A demountable house by Jean Prouvé, showcasing functional aesthetics and innovative design.

Residential Prefabrication & Modular Construction

Modern building with glass and vertical paneling on a sloped street, featuring a circular window, trees, and a person walking.

UIL Alcântara

EXPERIMENTAL

Lisbon, Portugal

A modular, prefabricated municipal building in Lisbon designed to provide dignified housing for vulnerable populations.

Social Housing Community Architecture Sustainability

Urban courtyard with people and signage, surrounded by residential buildings and a glass-fronted structure.

Swift Walk Arcade

LIAN

Kensington, Australia

Swift Walk Arcade transforms a constrained site into a vibrant civic hub, integrating coworking spaces and communal facilities within a dense urban precinct.

Community Centres Apartment Buildings Urban Design

Exterior view of a modern building with large glass doors and solar panels on the roof.

Els Pilars

Santa Arquitectura

Tàrrega, Spain

Els Pilars in Tàrrega serves as a public landmark, integrating architecture with social cohesion and therapeutic design.

Community Centres Healthcare Buildings Prefabrication & Modular Construction

Modern building with concrete and wood on a sloped site, trees around, adjacent to another structure with cylindrical features.

PILOTPROJEKT 2401

Jacques Moussafir

Pontresina, Switzerland

Nestled into Pontresina's alpine slopes, PILOTPROJEKT 2401 by Jacques Moussafir harmonizes with its environment through dynamic volumes and a restrained materia…

Residential Prefabrication & Modular Construction Low-Carbon & Circular Design

Two-story building with large windows and wooden exterior, surrounded by paved area and greenery.

Innovation Partnership School Buildings

Studio A Kwadraat . OMA

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A modular, sustainable school design in Amsterdam, emphasizing circularity and adaptability.

Education Buildings Prefabrication & Modular Construction Low-Carbon & Circular Design

Guides & articles on Building Technology

Container House Design: Floor Plans, Costs, Codes, and Build Details

Building Technology projects (15)