Question
Yes, with proper conversion.
You can live in a shipping container with the right conversion. Container homes need insulation, ventilation, heating, plumbing, electrical wiring, windows, and door cuts. Local planning permission is usually required for permanent residence. Multi-container homes can be 2 to 6 containers joined.
Did you know?
Container homes became popular partly because the structure already exists. The challenge is rarely building the shell. The real work is managing insulation, condensation, ventilation and compliance with local building requirements. Related questions
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