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 ...

From the forests of the Cascade Mountains outside Seattle to the countryside in Lille, France, these dwellings prove that even the simplest structures can create extraordinary outcomes ...

Construction is one of the most resource hungry industries on the planet, responsible for a significant share of global waste ...

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 ...

It’s not everyday that someone dreams of living in shipping-container homes, or working in shipping-container offices. But architect Virginie Stolz would prompt most to reconsider. “We think they’re ...

The clothing company Aether's retail store in San Francisco, part of the city's Proxy development, is made out of three shipping containers. (James Florio) Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of ...