40 ft. Shipping Containers Transformed into a Spectacular Off-Grid Home : The Hearty Soul

It may seem unusual at first, but this family of five living in shipping containers in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand are anything but pitiful. Matt and Ilse, along with their three children, have created a sustainable home using two offset 40 ft. shipping containers. They collect water from a borehole and use solar electricity. Previously, they lived in a large, high-maintenance house that consumed all their time and energy. Inspired by minimalist living, they decided to downsize and upcycle containers into their dream home. As engineers, they refurbished the containers to perfection, with hidden storage units and clever room designs. The interior is surprisingly spacious, with a large lounge area opening onto a deck and a kitchen equipped with all necessities. Their children share a creatively designed room while the parents enjoy a cozy penthouse with off-grid amenities like a solar system and a borehole for water supply. This family proves that less is more when it comes to living a fulfilled and sustainable life in a container home. Read more about their incredible journey in this article “40 ft. Shipping Containers Transformed into a Spectacular Off-Grid Home” by The Hearty Soul.