While shipping containers lose structural integrity as you remove side paneling for doors, windows, and at attachment points for additional containers, shipping container inspired homes are engineered so that structural support is located where it is needed.. Shipping container homes cost breakdown before you get overly excited thinking you can own a new home for less than half the price of your car, it�s important to remember that there are other costs involved when building a container home.. This contemporary shipping container house has approximately 2,240 square feet and cost around 221,000 euros to complete. view in gallery as we can see, it is made from multiple containers cut into different sections either to achieve a larger interior space with great living and dining areas,or to accomodate large windows and doors..
