The design stage is critical to any construction project, including shipping container homes.

Is an architect really necessary when you are building with used shipping containers?

Understanding the shipping container's strengths and how to design a home that retains them.

Using CAD to design a shipping container house has both pros and cons.

Convert your concept into a concrete plan to avoid problems and issues before construction begins.

Getting familiar with the various CAD programs that you could use in designing a container house

Examine the step by step process of turning a shipping container home sketch into a 3 dimensional design study.

Using the CAD program to help you develop plans, elevations and other necessary construction details.