Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of shipping containers are sitting empty at ports all over the world. And they've been a treasure trove for architects Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. "We found ...

Syracuse, NY -- Two developers have proposed using recycled shipping containers to construct a mixed-use building on Syracuse’s east side. Christopher Geiger and Scott Smith plan to demolish a ...

Because they are sturdy, waterproof, transportable, and perhaps only a little bit smaller than some low-rent apartments, disused shipping containers have become very popular for conversion into ...

A businessman proposes repurposing shipping containers to build a two-story, 14-unit apartment building in the Memphis Medical District. The project would push the envelope for the ways in which the ...

Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used... Shipping container buildings may be cool — but ...