Shipping Containers as Rental Space Around the World
At this fast-paced era where houses, apartments and new buildings are popping up everywhere, it is very common for people to think of new innovation to be able to sustain the demand of this generation. A lot of new homes are being built with different kinds of style and made of different quality. Shipping containers for sale are not just a solution for storage needs but a good option for the growing demand for private and public accommodation. Not only it will help sustain the need for accommodation but it will also help the owners earn extra income by renting or leasing it out.
Countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom to name a few that are frequently visited by tourists and continuously gaining higher population are turning into shipping containers for an alternative low-cost housing solution. The aim of this shipping container accommodation project is to provide an affordable housing solution offering a lower rental especially in urban areas where rentals are beyond the budget targeting low-income families, students, tourists and contract workers. This is something that will potentially solve the housing needs.
Ketwoonen Complex, Amsterdam
Ketwoonen complex in Amsterdam houses 1000 students is believed to be the largest container city in the world built on 2006 designed by Tempo Housing. Units are well insulated intact with kitchen, toilet, balcony, bedroom and a study room more than enough for the residents to feel comfortable.
The Riverside Building, London
The Riverside Building is the third project of Container City situated on the banks of the river Thames providing a spectacular view at an affordable price. It is five floors building with 24 office space along with environmental features such as rainwater harvesting, natural ventilation and light sensitive external lighting.
Brighton Housing Trust
Because of a growing homeless population in the UK due to rents are becoming high for those at a lower income individual, the government has imposed caps on the amount it will subside people on low-income rents. Brighton Housing Trust is a social housing provider that has a mission in combatting homelessness, creating opportunities and promoting change. Thirty-six units 40 foot container for sale were built together to form a block of apartments in a complex that is a former scrapyard.
Utrecht Student Housing
Utrecht is a home to the largest university in the Netherlands called Utrecht University. Due to the number of students both local and international in the university, the demand for housing facilities are inevitably high. When you are a student, it is as important as finding a good school that you also find a place where you can comfortably stay and most importantly a place close to the school for the convenience. The student housing is fully furnished and located in the vicinity of the university.