Funky, Sustainable and Cheap
Overview: Shipping Container Prefab Housing has hit San Juan del Sur offering green home-buyers a refreshing combination of modern architecture and recycled art.
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Description: These customized container homes feature modular designs and affordable accommodations for a variety of uses, from office space to writers studios.
TreeHugger web-magazine describes container architecture as "all the rage these days - They are cheap, strong and courtesy of the American trade deficit, piling up like mad."
The container homes consist of corrugated steel frames, marine grade plywood floors, vandal-proof locking steel doors, water-resistant welded seams, all covered with a protective layer of Supertherm ceramic insulation to deflect and reflect energy from the sun. Because shipping containers are built to resist the roughest of environmental conditions for marine transport they are ideal for weathering Nicaragua's seasonal extremes.
Container homes also offer flexibility for future additions and modifications to existing infrastructure, meaning that you can build your primary living quarters now and your guest house later. The possibilities for additions are endless and the start up cost are minimal. Construction costs for containers start at only $35 PSF.
These shipping containers have already been fabricated and are simply awaiting transport. Just pick your lot and we will work with you to custom design and orient your home to maximize energy efficiency and natural air-flow.
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Location: San Juan del Sur
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Community Features
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Home / Lot Features - Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Courtyard/Garden
- Internet
- Patio/Deck
- Views
- Water views
- Wheelchair Access
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