Housing the Homeless

Housing the Homeless

Could shipping containers be the answer?

Shipping container homes are becoming a popular choice when developing housing for the homeless.  Various facilities and housing structures are popping up across the country, specifically in the areas that need the most help. It’s an idea that needs to seriously be considered in cities all around the world.

The low cost and speed of the building process are huge advantages compared to a traditionally constructed home. Another benefit is that the units can be picked up and moved to a new location if needed. Container homes are extremely structurally sound, making them an ideal temporary living quarters for those trying to get back on their feet.

There are many different layout options using individual containers or using larger containers and dividing them up in to different room sizes. Below is an example of a MODS 20′ Efficient Living Unit. The living space may be small, around 160 square feet, but is equipped with everything a person needs. It comes with a shower, toilet, sink, cooking area, sleeping area, air conditioning, and heat. We’re looking forward to using units such as this to help solve the homeless situation across the globe.

20' Efficiency Home

20' Efficiency Home

We have experience in creating various types of housing structures. MODS are perfect for constructing residential homes, cabins, dormitories, workforce housing, hotels, and other types of mass housing structures. If you are interested in a housing structure, we are able to design and build to your exact needs. Contact us today to begin the process.

MODS Sales Pavilion Design

It’s That Time of Year Again… Time to Talk Trade Shows

TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR TRADE SHOWS

It’s the start of a new year!  That means it’s time for your company to come up with new ideas to attract new customers.  It also means trade show season is officially upon us.  We can’t stress enough the importance of a custom trade show display.  A lot of time and effort goes into planning for an event, so it’s important that you make a lasting impact on the crowd.

We work closely with you to design a unique, interactive display that will be sure to wow the crowd.  Your display is then created in our factory and delivered to the site of the trade show or event you are attending.  Once it arrives, we unload and install it. We can even provide the furniture and electronics to make it completely turnkey!

If you’ve been settling for the same type of booth or tent display year after year, it’s time to change it up.  We take great pride in our high-quality, innovative exhibits.  Using shipping containers makes the display portable, simple to set up and easy to store.  It can be used at a variety of indoor and outdoor events for years to come.  Contact us today to get started!

• View our Trade Show & Event Displays Brochure

Shipping Container Architecture Infographic

Shipping container architecture, also known as cargotecture, now encompasses both the residential and commercial construction sectors. We’ve also seen many other creative uses of the containers. Container structures have been considered a “trendy” way of building in the past, but more builders are seeing the huge value in this type of construction and the amount of people interested in cargotecture is continuing to grow.

Shipping Container Architecture Infographic

The infographic below contains some basic information and facts on shipping container architecture, as well as some valuable tips on building with shipping containers.

Shipping Container Architecture Infographic

*Have you done your research and are ready to start on your own container structure? Contact us today for a free quote!*

MODS Year End Sale

Container Homes For Sale

MODS’ YEAR END SALE!

We recently sent out an e-mail to our subscribers about our demo container homes for sale. If you have been considering purchasing a cabin, vacation home, or downsizing to a small home now is the time! We are currently offering our lightly-used demo units for only $25,000 during our end of the year blowout sale! HUGE savings on these units of $10,000+! Free shipping and set up within 500 miles is also included!

Standard Container Homes For Sale

These clearance units were used for local trade show displays and have only seen light foot traffic. They feature a bedroom, 3/4 bath, kitchenette, and living area. They are built from a single 40′ shipping container and offer about 300 square feet of living space.

MODS Standard Container Homes for sale

Links

View the Standard MODS Brochure
View the Standard MODS Specs Sheet
More info and photos of the Standard MODS
Watch a video tour of a Standard MODS Unit

You are welcome to stop by anytime during office hours for a tour of these units or call to set up an after hours/weekend appointment. This sale is for a limited time only and supply is also limited, so if you are interested please call 920-574-0215 or e-mail us so you don’t miss out!

 

Pop-up Shipping Container

Pop-up Shipping Container Store for the Holidays

Pop-up Shipping Container Stores for the Holidays

Holiday sales can make or break a business.  This is true for any size retailer. You need to stand out from the crowd, so why not try a unique, sustainable approach? Pop-up shipping container stores give retailers much more flexibility than traditional stores do. You can avoid having to sign a long-term lease on space and keep your overhead low. Opening a temporary store near the holidays is especially great for start-up retailers to test the waters. It’s a powerful vehicle for gaining brand awareness.

Advantages of Pop-up Shipping Container Stores

There are many reasons to build a pop-up from shipping containers. The main advantage is having the ability to pick up and move whenever you want. Containers can be easily shipped anywhere. This means you don’t have to wait for your customers to come to you; you can go to them! You can be selling your product to customers in New York for a few weeks and then move on to a new location on the west coast. The urgency of the store being “limited-time only” often entices customers to make a purchase when they otherwise may not have. Another huge advantage of using containers is the ease of creating an attention grabbing display. There are endless design possibilities. The different container sizes offer various square footage and they can be painted to match your brand’s color scheme.

Pop-up Shipping Container

Workers outfitting a temporary display

A pop-up store is a great way to get your product in front of various crowds any time of year, not just the holidays. If you are interested in learning more about what a MODS pop-up store can do for your business, contact us today.