CEDAR RAPIDS — The home you live in is likely made of wood, brick, stone, even plastic or glass. You probably can't trace its roots to coastal shipyards. But a single-family house under construction ...

FLORENCE — Two young entrepreneurs who believe their generation should be able to have attainable housing have opened the Industrial Hotel in Florence, where shipping containers turned into hotel ...

We usually don’t think of shipping containers as fun or interesting places to hang out. Let’s face it, most of us don’t usually think of them at all. But this clever, low-budget office complex made ...

Shipping containers, currently in the midst of a major shortage, have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans. So what happens to these massive and durable structures ...

Industrial shipping containers are usually associated with confined spaces, but they have become quite popular among architects for creating very diverse buildings, including residential homes.

BOSTON (CBS) – Shipping up to Boston is a new and innovative way to bring eateries and shops to an area where there is too little of both. The unusual part is it's all being done in shipping ...

Maison Container Lille is composed of 8 standard shipping containers stacked on top of each other in a staggered arrangement. The exterior was painted a vibrant cherry red and the interior features ...

Everyone knows that taking public transportation can sometimes take longer than going by car. According to surveys, however, where you wait can make a big difference–if the place feels unsafe or ...