We built this house with shipping containers for several reasons. One being it's economical and another environmental. But honestly, the first reason was we needed storage for our toys. We bought the land and would sleep in a tent while we were here. We bought a shipping container to put our kite boarding gear, kayaks and fishing poles in. One of us thought it might make for a good house too. House sits on a fenced acre and has beautiful landscaping. Tall Palapa roof and sliding glass doors makes living room and kitchen spacious and cool. Front deck and living room are seamless. The two Container bedrooms are quiet, separate from the living area but still connected. Perfect for two couples or family with older children.