Strongly driven by environmental awareness: European countries have strict regulations and targets for carbon emission reduction and the circular economy. Using used shipping containers to build homes is a prime example of “upcycling,” highly consistent with Europe’s green and sustainable development strategy and enjoying significant policy and social recognition advantages.
Efficient utilization of existing urban land: Land available for new development in European city centers is scarce. The flexibility and small footprint of shipping container buildings make them ideal for infill development, revitalizing idle industrial sites and rooftop extensions, injecting new vitality into cities.
