The widespread use of the modern metal shipping container can be traced back to the mid-1950's. According to Marc Levinson, in April 1956 an oil tanker traveled between Newark and Houston with 58 rudimentary "shipping containers," (actually refitted aluminum truck bodies) sparking a modern revolution in moving goods around the world. However, an unexpected result also eventually transpired: shipping containers became recognized as an attractive building material by many architects. Gizmag gives a nod to ten of our favorite uses of shipping containers in architecture.
Large numbers of shipping containers are manufactured each year, transported to far-flung ports, and frequently discarded. These unwanted shells can be purchased relatively cheaply and given a new lease of life. Doing so can pose significant challenges, however, such as dealing with solar heat gain, ensuring adequate insulation, and overcoming safety concerns. But there's a definite argument for their continued use, as highlighted by the selection of shipping container-based architectural projects below.
Above is an extract from : http://www.gizmag.com/shipping-container-architecture/28860/
Mining Container Camps
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