Lofts built out of unused cargo containers

[Viperlord]

City Center Lofts in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah

Once completed the City Center Lofts will continue to make history by becoming a first-in-the-nation landmark: the only mid-rise building in the United States constructed from international cargo containers. Designed by architect Adam Kalkin, whose work has been called “truly original . . . industrial grit mixed with poetic touches” by Dwell, the City Center Lofts will showcase not only a beautiful and elegant post-industrial aesthetic, but will be constructed from a remarkable 50% recycled material by weight.


http://www.citycenterlofts.net/index.html




so, I wanted to get a discussion going on this building type with containers. What are the positives, and what are the negatives? Is it cost efficient you think? and if so could it be a great way to bring affordable housing to areas.

[Viperlord]

watch a video at the link below of some of the other buildings using building containers.

http://www.dwell.com/daily/video/15279306.html

and more information at...

http://www.quik-build.com/quikHouse/QH_main.htm

[M.K.]

In Germany is common having some containers offices stacked as a lowrise of 4 floors until a bldg is constructed in huge companies.... But I never feel myself good in those. It is like using some cartoon boxes to make a house....

[Goody]

thats awesome. I watched the first vid very cool.