{"id":4095,"date":"2018-01-29T12:03:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T12:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.almarcontainergroup.com\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2022-01-14T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T11:17:45","slug":"creative-container-conversions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/creative-container-conversions\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Container Conversions from Robust Shipping Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The invention of the world\u2019s first shipping container by an American businessman more than 60 years ago revolutionized trade and transportation. Today, they are not only used internationally for transport and logistics, but also for cold-storage, and offshore oil and gas, and you\u2019ll see shipping containers on the move in most of the world\u2019s busy harbours.<\/p>\n<p>But steel shipping containers aren\u2019t only used for shipping goods. <a href=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/container-fabrications\/\">Container conversions<\/a> are showing up all over the world in a myriad of forms from houses, schools, and clinics to offices, workshops, and even compact retail space.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to converted containers, there are more options than most people imagine, and so it\u2019s important to think out of the box. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/\">shipping containers<\/a> are just that \u2013 large, steel storage boxes. But as soon as you start visualizing these big boxes with doors and windows, roofs and gutters, that are fitted or furnished for purpose, you\u2019ll see how they can be converted into an incredible assortment of container homes, container offices, and other container buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/container-homes.jpg\" alt=\"Container Homes\" data-id=\"4139\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/container-homes.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/creative-container-conversions\/container-homes\/\" class=\"wp-image-4139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/container-homes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/container-homes-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/container-homes-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-container-conversions-interior.jpg\" alt=\"Office Container Conversions\" data-id=\"4140\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-container-conversions-interior.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/creative-container-conversions\/office-container-conversions-interior\/\" class=\"wp-image-4140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-container-conversions-interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-container-conversions-interior-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-container-conversions-interior-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-containers-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Office Containers\" data-id=\"4141\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-containers-exterior.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/creative-container-conversions\/office-containers-exterior\/\" class=\"wp-image-4141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-containers-exterior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-containers-exterior-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/office-containers-exterior-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ten Advantages of Using Converted Shipping Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Variable sizes:<\/strong> Containers are manufactured in different sizes from quite small 3m-long units to large 12m-long units that offer loads of space.<\/li><li><strong>Modular:<\/strong> You can use one container on its own or combine several for a more versatile solution. In really creative container conversations you might find multiple units used to create double-storey buildings.<\/li><li><strong>Customisable:<\/strong> When you think of a shipping container as a versatile building shell, you will realize that it can be modified in just about anyway. Container homes and container offices incorporate plumbing, electrics, storage, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and whatever furniture is appropriate.<\/li><li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Like all forms of building, the design and size of converted shipping containers will have a direct impact on cost. However, generally, container conversions are considerably cheaper than building from scratch.<\/li><li><strong>Durability:<\/strong> A tough steel box is one of the most durable shells for any building \u2013 and this is what converted shipping containers are. But that\u2019s just the shell. Shipping containers are also incredibly versatile.<\/li><li><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> Shipping containers can be converted into storage for just about anything. With practical consideration and creativity, they can be transformed into luxurious little homes \u2013 some of which aren\u2019t that small. They can also be easily converted into low-cost houses, remote site accommodation, warehouses, and offices. With cladding inside and sometimes outside too, creative container conversions don\u2019t even resemble containers!<\/li><li><strong>Speed of conversion:<\/strong> While you will need approved plans if you\u2019re going to live in a converted container or use it as an office, the construction\/conversion phase is considerably shorter than most other forms of building. Basic conversion of a single container is normally done off-site and delivered to site ready for installation.<\/li><li><strong>Minimal:<\/strong> substructure work Container conversions don\u2019t require extensive earthworks and foundation work. You do need professional design input, but sitework is simplified.<\/li><li><strong>Mobility:<\/strong> Because there are usually no foundations, container offices and container homes made from single containers can be moved relatively easily.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of repurposing:<\/strong> Unlike a conventional house, remodelling is considerably easier with converted shipping containers. If multiple containers have been used they can be reconfigured, and their internal spaces can be changed by adding or removing dry-walling.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Almar offers a range of converted shipping containers that are suitable for use as offices, workshops, clinics, as well as for accommodation and ablutions. Contact us to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/almarcontainergroup.com\/ke\/contact-us\/\" class=\"button\">Request a Quote<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Container conversions are showing up all over the world in a myriad of forms from houses, schools, and clinics to offices, workshops, and even compact retail space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":9,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-container-conversions"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Creative Container Conversions from Robust Shipping Containers - 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