Houston doesn’t get enough credit for being a “Green” city.  Check out the Cordell House, an awesome  home made of 4 Shipping Containers, located just North of downtown. The architect, Christopher Robertson and developers, Numen Development worked together to make a progressive  structure using re-purposed shipping containers purchased from the Port of Houston. The containers cost between $2000 and $5000 each.  The house boasts:  huge windows bringing in natural light,  efficient HVAC systems, tight construction, energy recovery ventilation, non-toxic insulation coating, low-VOC paints/finishes. Even better, the house can be customized later to support a growing family.

Sources: Dwell, Inhabitat, The Coolist

Tags: Architecture, Christopher Roberston, Cordell House, Homes, Houston, Numen Development, Shipping Container

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