Course duration: 20 lessons
This course is designed for do-it-yourself individuals who want to construct their own shipping container accommodations for business, leisure, or residential purposes. Throughout the course, we will use a container home as our primary example. Participants will learn how to build their own shipping container project from start to finish, covering topics such as the history of shipping containers, container anatomy, types of containers, and foundation solutions. Practical tips, expert advice, and homework assignments will be provided to guide you through the process.
Course plan:
- Homework and project assignment
- History of the shipping container
- Shipping container anatomy
- Types of shipping container and how to apply them
- Foundation solutions
- Practical tips and advice
- COR-TEN steel and welding
- Building permit and policy to build your home
- Purchasing a shipping container
- Building materials
- Container home building materials
- Structural considerations for container homes
- Functional design and software
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Interior design and layout
- Eco-friendly features for container homes
- Building location
- Building expertise
- Plan of approach
- Lifestyle
Curriculum
- 20 Sections
- 137 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
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- 1. Homework and project assignmentTopics: 1. Introduction to Homework and Project Assignment 2. Homework Guidelines 3. Assignment of Project Topics 4. Project Requirements 5. Submission Procedure5
- 2. History of the shipping containerTopics: 1. Introduction to shipping containers 2. Early methods of shipping and transportation 3. Role of shipping containers in global trade 4. Impact of shipping containers on architecture and construction 5. Adoption of standardized shipping container sizes 6. Innovations in container home construction7
- 2.1Introduction to shipping containers
- 2.2Early methods of shipping and transportation
- 2.3Role of shipping containers in global trade
- 2.4Impact of shipping containers on architecture and construction
- 2.5Adoption of standardized shipping container sizes
- 2.6Innovations in container home construction
- 2.7Test: History of the shipping container14 Questions
- 3. Shipping container anatomyTopics: 1. Introduction to Shipping Containers 2. Understanding Container Dimensions 3. Types of Shipping Containers 4. Structural Elements of a Shipping Container 5. Internal Features and Modifications8
- 3.1Introduction Shipping Container Anatomy
- 3.2Understanding Container Dimensions
- 3.3Types of Shipping Containers
- 3.4Structural Elements of a Shipping Container
- 3.5Internal Features and Modifications
- 3.6Test: Shipping container anatomy10 Minutes15 Questions
- 3.7Volume Calculation10 Minutes1 Question
- 3.8Activity and Tasks: Container Dimension Mapping10 Minutes0 Questions
- 4. Types of shipping container and how to apply themTopics: 1. Introduction to Shipping Containers 2. Standard Container Types 3. Specialized Container Types 4. Selecting the Right Container Type 5. Preparing the Container for Home Building7
- 4.1Introduction to Shipping Containers Types and how to apply them
- 4.2Standard Container Types
- 4.3Specialized Container Types
- 4.4Selecting the Right Container Type
- 4.5Preparing the Container for Home Building
- 4.6Test: Types of shipping container and how to apply them10 Minutes20 Questions
- 4.7Activities and Tasks: Shipping container type10 Minutes0 Questions
- 5. Foundation solutionsTopics: 1. Understanding Foundation Options 2. Assessing Soil Conditions 3. Designing Foundation for Container Homes 4. Choosing the Right Foundation Materials 5. Calculating Foundation Costs6
- 6. Practical tips and adviceTopics: 1. Introduction to Container Homes 2. Selecting the Right Shipping Containers 3. Understanding Local Building Codes 4. Foundation and Site Preparation 5. Insulation and Climate Considerations 6. Plumbing and Electrical Systems 7. Interior Design and Space Optimization 8. Cost Management and Budgeting 9. Safety and Security Features 10. Maintenance and Long-Term Durability11
- 6.1Introduction to Container Homes
- 6.2Selecting the Right Shipping Containers
- 6.3Understanding Local Building Codes
- 6.4Foundation and Site Preparation
- 6.5Insulation and Climate Considerations
- 6.6Plumbing and Electrical Systems
- 6.7Interior Design and Space Optimization
- 6.8Cost Management and Budgeting
- 6.9Safety and Security Features
- 6.10Maintenance and Long-Term Durability
- 6.11Test. Practical tips and advice10 Minutes10 Questions
- 7. COR-TEN steel and weldingTopics: 1. Introduction to Corten Steel in Architecture 2. Weathering Process of Corten Steel 3. Design Considerations for Corten Steel Structures 4. Joining Methods for Corten Steel Panels 5. Sealing and Rust Stabilization Techniques for Corten Steel6
- 8. Building permit and policy to build your homeTopics: 1. Introduction to Building Permits 2. Understanding Local Building Codes 3. Obtaining Necessary Permits 4. Importance of Zoning Regulations 5. Key Policies for Container Home Construction7
- 8.1Introduction to Building Permits
- 8.2Understanding Local Building Codes
- 8.3Obtaining Necessary Permits
- 8.4Importance of Zoning Regulations
- 8.5Key Policies for Container Home Construction
- 8.6Test. Building permit and policy to build your home10 Minutes15 Questions
- 8.7Activities and Tasks: Building permit and policy10 Minutes0 Questions
- 9. Purchasing a shipping containerTopics: 1. Researching shipping container options 2. Determining the required container size 3. Evaluating the condition of shipping containers 4. Understanding the legal and regulatory aspects of purchasing a shipping container 5. Assessing transportation and delivery logistics 6. Negotiating the purchase of a shipping container8
- 9.1Researching shipping container options
- 9.2Determining the required container size
- 9.3Evaluating the condition of shipping containers
- 9.4Understanding the legal and regulatory aspects of purchasing a shipping container
- 9.5Assessing transportation and delivery logistics
- 9.6Negotiating the purchase of a shipping container
- 9.7Test. Purchasing a shipping container10 Minutes11 Questions
- 9.8Activities and Tasks: Purchasing a shipping container10 Minutes0 Questions
- 10. Building materialsTopics: 1. Introduction to Alternative Construction Methods 2. Benefits of Using Recycled Building Materials 3. Innovative Building Material Technologies 4. Creative Ways to Utilize Salvaged Materials 5. Exploring Modular Construction Techniques 6. Insulation InSofast 7. Importance of Using Ceramic Coating on Shipping Containers8
- 10.1Introduction to Alternative Construction Methods
- 10.2Benefits of Using Recycled Building Materials
- 10.3Innovative Building Material Technologies
- 10.4Creative Ways to Utilize Salvaged Materials
- 10.5Exploring Modular Construction Techniques
- 10.6Insulation Old Skool method or InSoFast
- 10.7Importance of Using Ceramic Coating on Shipping Containers
- 10.8Test. Building materials10 Minutes10 Questions
- 11. Container Home Building MaterialsTopics: 1. Structural Integrity 2. Insulation Option and Their Pros and Cons 3. Interior Wall and Ceiling Materials 4. Flooring Solutions for Container Homes 5. Exterior Cladding and Finishes 6. Roofing Materials and Options 7. Windows and Doors, Energy Efficiency and Security 8. Eco-Friendly and Recycled Materials10
- 11.1Introduction Container Home Building Materials
- 11.2Structural Integrity: Choosing the Right Container Type
- 11.3Insulation Options and Their Pros and Cons
- 11.4Interior Wall and Ceiling Materials
- 11.5Flooring Solutions for Container Homes
- 11.6Exterior Cladding and Finishes
- 11.7Roofing Materials and Options for Container Homes
- 11.8Windows and Doors: Energy Efficiency and Security
- 11.9Eco-Friendly and Recycled Materials
- 11.10Test. Container Home Building Materials10 Minutes35 Questions
- 12. Structural Considerations for Container HomesTopics: 1. Understanding the Structural Integrity of Shipping Containers 2. Reinforcing Container Walls for Safety and Durability 3. Foundations for Container Homes 4. Load Distribution and Weight Considerations 5. Thermal Expansion and Contraction of Steel Containers 6. Securing and Modifying the Container for Structural Flexibility 7. Seismic Considerations for Container Homes 8. Waterproofing and Moisture Management 9. Integrating Sustainable Materials in Structural Design10
- 12.1Understanding the Structural Integrity of Shipping Containers
- 12.2Reinforcing Container Walls for Safety and Durability
- 12.3Foundations for Container Homes
- 12.4Load Distribution and Weight Considerations
- 12.5Thermal Expansion and Contraction of Steel Containers
- 12.6Securing and Modifying the Container for Structural Flexibility
- 12.7Seismic Considerations for Container Homes
- 12.8Waterproofing and Moisture Management
- 12.9Integrating Sustainable Materials in Structural Design
- 12.10Test. Structural Considerations for Container Homes10 Minutes33 Questions
- 13. Functional design and softwareTopics: 1. Understanding Container Home Requirements 2. Designing Functional Spaces in Container Home 3. Integration of Functional Components in Container Home Design 4. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Functional Systems for Container Homes 5. Optimizing Space and Functionality in Container Home Layout7
- 13.1Understanding Container Home Requirements
- 13.2Designing Functional Spaces in Container Home
- 13.3Integration of Functional Components in Container Home Design
- 13.4Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Functional Systems for Container Homes
- 13.5Optimizing Space and Functionality in Container Home Layout
- 13.6Test. Functional design and software10 Minutes15 Questions
- 13.7Activity & Task: 3D Designing1 Hour0 Questions
- 14. Cost Estimation and BudgetingTopics: 1. Introduction to Budgeting 2. Identifying Expenses 3. Creating a Budget Plan 4. Tracking and Adjusting Expenses 5. Emergency Fund Planning6
- 15. Interior Design and LayoutTopics: 1. Understanding Container Home Basics 2. Building Code Requirements 3. Planning Your Container Home Layout 4. Design Principles for Container Homes 5. Essential Interior Components 6. Kitchen Design Strategies 7. Bathroom Planning 8. Bedroom Organization 9. Living Area Design 10. Storage Solutions 11. Lighting Design 12. Ventilation and Climate Control 13. Furniture Selection Tips 14. Sustainable Design Elements15
- 15.1Understanding Container Home Basics
- 15.2Building Code Requirements
- 15.3Planning Your Container Home Layout
- 15.4Design Principles for Container Homes
- 15.5Essential Interior Components
- 15.6Kitchen Design Strategies
- 15.7Bathroom Planning
- 15.8Bedroom Organization
- 15.9Living Area Design
- 15.10Storage Solutions
- 15.11Lighting Design
- 15.12Ventilation and Climate Control
- 15.13Furniture Selection Tips
- 15.14Sustainable Design Elements
- 15.15Test. Interior Design and Layout10 Minutes30 Questions
- 16. Eco-Friendly Features for Container HomesTopics: 1. Introduction 2. Energy Efficiency Solutions 3. Water Conservation Systems 4. Sustainable Insulation Methods 5. Eco-friendly Interior Materials 6. Waste Management Solutions 7. Natural Lighting Optimization 8. Green Heating and Cooling 9. Air Quality Enhancement 10. Renewable Energy Storage 11. Container Modification 12. Maintenance and Longevity14
- 16.1Introduction
- 16.2Energy Efficiency Solutions
- 16.3Water Conservation Systems
- 16.4Sustainable Insulation Methods
- 16.5Eco-Friendly Interior Materials
- 16.6Waste Management Solutions
- 16.7Natural Lighting Optimization
- 16.8Green Heating and Cooling
- 16.9Air Quality Enhancement
- 16.10Renewable Energy Storage
- 16.11Container Modifications
- 16.12Maintenance and Longevity
- 16.13Test. Eco friendly features for Container Homes10 Minutes30 Questions
- 16.14Activities and Tasks10 Days0 Questions
- 17. Building location for a Shipping Container HomeTopics: 1. Site Selection Fundamentals 2. Legal and Regulatory Considerations 3. Environmental Factors 4. Infrastructure and Utilities 5. Special Location Considerations 6. Site Preparation Requirements 7. Land Purchase Costs9
- 17.1Site Selection Fundamental
- 17.2Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- 17.3Environmental Factors
- 17.4Vegetation and Landscaping
- 17.5Special Location Considerations
- 17.6Site Preparation Requirements
- 17.7Land Purchase Costs
- 17.8Test: Building location for a Shipping container home10 Minutes30 Questions
- 17.9Activities and Tasks10 Days0 Questions
- 18. Building expertiseTopics: 1. Introduction to Expertise Building 2. Selecting the Right Materials 3. Understanding Container Home Regulations 4. Developing Construction Skills 5. Implementing Advanced Design Techniques 6. Which expertise to outsource?7
- 19. Plan of approachTopics: 1. Introduction to Container Homes 2. Selecting Suitable Containers 3. Understanding Structural Modifications 4. Design Considerations for Container Homes 5. Utilities Planning and Integration 6. Eco-Friendly Features and Sustainability7
- 20. LifestyleTopics: 1. Introduction to Sustainable Lifestyle 2. Evaluating Energy-efficient Appliances 3. Implementing Sustainable Water Management 4. Understanding Organic Gardening 5. Exploring Alternative Energy Sources6
Instructor
Hoom Street
NL: Professionele Tiny Villa/House-bouwer helpt je bij het ontwerpen van je droomhuis gemaakt van zeecontainers.
ENG: Professional Tiny House designer will help you design your dream home made from modified shipping containers.
Featured Review
"From Shipping Container to Dream Home"
"As an aspiring sustainable builder, I was looking for a comprehensive guide to container home construction. HoomStreet's course exceeded my expectations! The step-by-step approach made complex modifications seem manageable, and the focus on eco-friendly solutions aligned perfectly with my values.
What I loved most:
• Detailed technical instructions
• Practical budget planning tips
• Sustainable design principles
• Real-world examples from the Caribbean and Netherlands
The course materials are professional, and the support team is incredibly responsive. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or planning to work with contractors, this course provides invaluable knowledge for your container home journey.
Worth every penny for anyone serious about sustainable living!"
- Mark van der Berg
Sustainable Architecture Student
Delft, Netherlands
Featured Review
"From Shipping Container to Dream Home"
"As an aspiring sustainable builder, I was looking for a comprehensive guide to container home construction. HoomStreet's course exceeded my expectations! The step-by-step approach made complex modifications seem manageable, and the focus on eco-friendly solutions aligned perfectly with my values.
What I loved most:
• Detailed technical instructions
• Practical budget planning tips
• Sustainable design principles
• Real-world examples from the Caribbean and Netherlands
The course materials are professional, and the support team is incredibly responsive. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or planning to work with contractors, this course provides invaluable knowledge for your container home journey.
Worth every penny for anyone serious about sustainable living!"
- Mark van der Berg
Sustainable Architecture Student
Delft, Netherlands