Technically, you can use anything to build a house, especially tiny houses. The following house was built using a shipping container, and it was the object that actually launched the “make a tiny house out of something else” trend. Believe it or not shipping containers used to build tiny houses are pretty popular. Some of these homes go for just $2,000. That’s quite a bargain! And they can also be used as affordable housing for the homeless. The following house is one of the most sophisticated ones I have seen and it was built by the Costa Rican firm, Cubica.
This shipping container home by the Costa Rican firm, Cubica is only 160 square feet.
Yet, it can sleep up to four people and is available as a rental in a great vacation destination.
Best part? It has a gorgeous, richly colored rooftop deck that is accessible by a ladder located on the side of the house.
The inside, decked out in warm, earthy colors has plenty of cabinet space for storage and recessed LED lighting. Sliding glass doors also open to a deck, as does a door from the shower area on the right.
The kitchen has a small refrigerator, two-burner stove, and a microwave that fits nicely into the small space.
Right outside the kitchen is a fold-down table perfect for dining, studying, or working.
The sleeping quarters tucked just to the left of the kitchen may seem a bit snug, but each bed has its own window making the space feel airy.
A Murphy bed hidden in the wall provides extra sleeping space if you have a guest.
There’s also a bathroom for all your grooming, primping, and splish-splashing needs.
The entire front of the house can be covered up when it’s vacant, because the roof hanging above the deck folds down.
Via: LittleThings.com
