HOME TRUTHS PART 3 -  We have previously delved into both the reasons why shipping container homes are so increasingly popular, as well as some reality checks as to why they might not be the ideal solution that they first appear to be. Let's end this three part series on a constructive note by suggesting some ways in which you can make your shipping container home project easier and more practical, avoiding some of the pitfalls of shipping container homes, using Domino Clamps.

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Pop Brixton is a temporary project that has turned disused land into a creative space for 55 local independent businesses.

The project, using 57 recycled shipping containers and other reclaimed materials, was started as an incubator for start-ups to enable locals to test the market and get their businesses off the ground. 

We spoke with Pop Brixton’s build manager, Tom Mattey about the project.

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HOME TRUTHS PART TWO - In a previous blog, we explored some of the reasons that make shipping container homes so popular as a concept. In this blog, we’re going to delve a bit deeper into the realities of building your own shipping container home and see how well those reasons stand up to closer scrutiny.

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Browsing through the images marked by the hashtag #shippingcontainer on instagram, you could be forgiven for thinking that the main use for a shipping container was for building homes. 

In fact Market Watch projects the use of shipping containers in homes will have a global compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2019 to 2025, so why are shipping container homes so popular?

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