Interesting Uses for Shipping Containers
While we all know that shipping containers are designed for transporting goods, they have many uses as structural buildings. As well as garden sheds, garages and swimming pools as previously mentioned in our past posts, there are a whole range of interesting ways you can use a shipping container. Some you may heard or, and others not. Let’s dive into the creative ways you can use a shipping container.
Temporary Accommodation and Housing
Shipping containers can be transformed inside and out to create comfortable living spaces, to help combat the ever-growing need for affordable, temporary housing. The beauty of shipping containers is they can be easily stacked and designed to create interesting architecture and be completely unique in comparison to traditional housing. Containers are extremely portable and can be easily moved from location to location, meaning temporary accommodation and housing can be constructed anywhere that it is required. In addition, shipping containers can be made to feel homely as they are easy to insulate and maintain and cheap to purchase.
Medical Emergency Facilities
Much like the demand for temporary accommodation and housing, when a disaster strikes, there needs to be portable facilities set up to assist. Shipping containers serve as functional pop-up hospitals and medical emergency spaces thanks to their flexibility and durability. Designed to protect all contents from outside elements, shipping containers are a safe place to store medical supplies and equipment that requires a dry, containment-free area.
Cafes, Bars and Restaurants
Shipping containers are extremely spacious. No matter what size you choose, they offer plenty of room to store contents and build in separate areas. This is why they are also used for pop-up cafes, bars and restaurants around the world. Easy to modify and decorate, the containers can be quickly made into contemporary spaces and moved from location to location. Travelling eateries are extremely popular nowadays, and thanks to the relatively lightweight nature of a container and its easy moveability, setting up a cafe, bar or restaurant at short notice is an affordable and hassle-free option.
Get Creative with Our Range of Shipping Containers
There are so many inventive ways to use shipping containers, and you are only limited by your imagination. To spark an idea, or to put one into action explore the great range of new and used ones we have at South West Containers. For any questions about their usability, get in touch with our team to learn more.