Expandable container homes are at a critical juncture in the US, their core value evolving from a “low-cost emergency solution” to a “sustainable building system solution.” To achieve scale, a three-pronged support system of “technology, policy, and finance” is necessary:
Business: Leading manufacturers should take the lead in developing technical standards. The full industry chain model of the Farile Group and HyBrid’s off-grid technology are worth promoting.
Government: States should accelerate the standardization of approval standards, incorporate container buildings into affordable housing programs, and replicate California’s tax credit policies.
Financial: Develop specialized REITs and green credit to reduce financing costs.
