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The ISBU Association is the only recognized organization to the ISBU and Shipping Container home industries. Their purpose is to organize, educate, and promote the use and awareness of shipping container construction and the related Eco-green technologies. All our research and information is Member supported.
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We are in the process of changing our website format and adding all our stories and photo archives from the past 2 years. Thanks for your patience…
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August Featured Photos
Tags: construction, designs, homes, ISBU, plans, shipping container
The American Red Cross Use ISBU Shipping Containers For Disasters
Red Cross Prepares Again
Tags: disaster, housing, hurricanes, ISBU, npsa, red cross, shipping containers
The Truth Is Confirmed
- …purchased from Container-It
Not that we actually doubted that this mysterious Atlanta home was made of six (6) 40HC ISBU’s but since there was no “official” information, and even incorrect information posted by some websites. Obviously we were quite reluctant to say anything for sure.
Way back in March of this year we posted these Flickr photos of the Atlanta shipping container home, but stated we didn’t know for sure if they really were shipping containers or simply Flat Packs.
Well today one of our own ISBA Members told us, “…and by the way, yes, those really are shipping containers. Our company sold them to the contractor in Atlanta”.
So we thank John Stangel of the Container-It office in Georgia for solving the mystery. …so quickly. :) Container-It is the Maersk container agency for North America.
Tags: atlanta, container-it, home, ISBU, john stangel, shipping container
ISBA Names Professor Richard Martin “2008 Member of The Year”
Professor Richard Martin, Founder Global Peace Containers (2000)
The ISBU Association has chosen to honor Professor Richard Martin, the founder of Global Peace Containers as 2008 Member of The Year.
Professor Martin is one of many prominent ISBA Members who could be chosen for this award, but since he was also one of the earliest pioneers of ISBU shipping container construction and housing, and also a dedicated visionary as an educator and teacher he was our clear choice.
His work during the past 9 years, and especially his grass roots example have been a big part of why the ISBU Association has become so successful in the U.S. and worldwide. For his selfless time and vision in promoting Shipping Container construction we give him this honor and recognition.
You can contact him at the official Global Peace Container website [ GPC ].
Sincerely, Richard Martin Global Peace Containers
There is so much to his story. More coming up…
Tags: global peace containers, gpc, ISBA, richard martin, shipping container construction
Popular 3D Plans, Designs and Templates For Shipping Container Homes
More shipping container home plans, designs and 3D templates are being added with a new AccuDraw version that will be available Tuesday September 2.
- More Designs Available To The Public
The popularity of these Shipping Container Home designs, plans and templates are due to there ability to view in 3D. Not only can the average consumer view in 3D but can also modify the windows, design, furnishings and decor with no artistic skills.
Because these are designed by ISBU structural engineers and architects they are accurate to be used in real construction and are not just “cute concept” architectural drawings.
These are now free to ISBU Association Research and Corporate members and will also be available to the public in a few days. Much easier than Google SketchUp and a very big step forward in viewing and designing studios, 1-5 bedroom homes, offices, apartments and classrooms using ISBU modules.
Tags: conversion, designs, drawings, homes, ISBU, plans, shipping container
Immitation Shipping Container Homes Being Advertised
Consumer Beware!
We have received many complaints of this ad and other similar ads which appear to be ISO shipping container based housing. However, they are NOT made from either new or recycled shipping containers. They are not CSA approved.
Only the metel corners are “ISO standard” corners, …just the 4 metal corners have been added to make them appear to be ISO containers. The shipping companies and logistics services have warned these are not ISO shipping containers, only the corners look official, and they warn that these units cannot be shipped the same as a genuine ISBU or ISO shipping container. “They do not have sufficient strength to withstand the loads in either shipping or natural disasters in the same way as a genuine ISO shipping container”.
What does this mean to you? We are seeing many companies promoting these cheaper container structures from China but they are much weaker; cannot be shipped and stacked normally; are not made of the strong Cor-Ten steel and are simply NOT the same in any way. We know these metal structures very well and have investigated them thoroughly for over a year and actually been to the factories.
Also, we have some of our own ISBU Association members who have asked us to promote them, some not fully realizing their danger or non-ISO standard construction. Even though these certain ISBA members are not happy, we cannot, and will not promote any product that is not either a “true”, “genuine” ISO standard new or used shipping container or ISBU module.
These poly-metal prefabs are nice and usually more durable than a conventional home, but very far from the strength and recyclability of an ISO shipping container module. They also do not conform to housing code acceptance in most areas due to their materials.
We are not trying to hurt any company, but we have an obligation to protect buyers and these prefab homes are clearly NOT what people are expecting. If these websites and companies will post “these are not made from ISO shipping containers and do not have the same high strength” then we would not be so concerned.
Tags: construction, homes, house in a box, ISBU, iso, shipping container
Surf’s Up With ISBU Shipping Container Technology
ISBU's Are Making Waves
You are only limited by your imagination when you believe in ISBU technology. The people at AWM Technologies, better known as SurfStream of California teamed up with the engineering experience of SeaBox. The results are a series of awesome wave machines for surfer’s and bodyboarder’s everywhere. …literally everywhere.
The SurfStream equipment use ISBU shipping containers to house the equipment and also create the rugged swimming and surfing areas. Because they are ISBU’s they can be moved and located more easily.
Tags: awm technologies, equipment, ISBU, machine, seabox, shipping containers, surfers, surfstream, water sports
Smaller Than A Shipping Container Home: Only $279,000
Would you pay $279,000 for a home that is smaller than a shipping container? Apparently some people are.
Smaller than a shipping container
Many will ask why so much money for a container sized Condo. We’re asking why pay such a high price without the safety benefits of an ISBU shipping container home.
If you used the ISBU for the structure the interior and exterior could look the same as you see in the photo to the right, …except much, much stronger and fully recyclable.
Obviously it’s not size or price–it’s how you sell it….
Cubic Inspirations Container Home Designs
The Cubic Inspirations designs and plans are back with 10-20 new pictures, designs and plans added daily.
Cubic Inspirations
Tags: designs, pictures, plans, shipping container
Coming Up Next: Quick Built Eco-Centers
Eco-Villages with solar energy, wind generators, efficient food production and cool inside. Where will they be constructed, and what famous company has designed them?
Producing Energy-Growing Food
Clean, Safe, & Sustainable
Tags: construction, designs, eco, shipping container, solar, wind generators