Comments on: “Mi Casa Es Su Container!!!” It is too! Honest!

By: Loose

Loose — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:48:49 +0000

I don’t think the folks in the area I have in mind will much care…I’d be happy to “burn a few rods” for you, if I ever get in your neighborhood…I don’t get much time off from work, being an independent contractor, but you just never know…

Loose

By: renaissanceronin

renaissanceronin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:03:51 +0000

Hey “Loose,”

Thanks for the comments. And remember to take into consideration that there is a “stigma” attached to these “homes.”

People just can’t seem to grasp the idea of using them as a “starting point.” Makes sense to me, but I’m not gonna preach until I’m “blue in the face” to “unbelievers.” I have too much work to do.

So, I hope you hang around to watch, and it you’re in the area, I’ll put you to work! And if you’re a welder… you’re a “prime target!”

Ronin

By: Loose

Loose — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:17:21 +0000

I just ran across your site, and I like you already. I’ve been looking at containers as alternative housing for some time now. It makes perfect sense, seems more than affordable, and should be easy to work with (I have welding skills AND equipment). I’m goung to follow along with you on this, as I’m looking to possibly “build” my “Steel Chalet” in another inhospitable climate area, South Dakota.

By: Mike.

Mike. — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:29:46 +0000

You know you’re right, I know you’re right, lotsa people know you’re right, so just keep on doing it!!
The nay-sayers and NIMBYs will very soon see exactly how wrong they have been, would love to see their embarrassed faces!!
These homes could, with a bit of modification, even be built on flood plains, quickly and easily…it’s not rocket-science, just a wee bit of lateral thinking!
I spent 6 months building containers for the Norwegian Army, they’re terrific things, rugged, self-supporting, and, with a little bit of imagination ADPTABLE…like a lot of folks AINT!
I hand-roll my cigarettes, my tin bears the legend “I’m trying to see things from your point of view, but I cant get my head that far up my arse!”
Make a nice poster?
Keep going mate, you’re on the right road!
Mike.

By: Nik

Nik — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:58:03 +0000

Not sure if any of those showering you with negative replies really understand anything about construction or if it just the pure thougth of stepping out of line that makes them scream and shout. Here in Europe it`s not such a big thing , although by no means a common sight… some arty architects do it as alternative design things, but to most people it is out of sheer need, not for lack of funds but due to planning restrictions : you see, a container home is not a permanent building as it can be moved and therefore does not need a building permit from the local authorities, in most places. I understand that there are two basic types of shipping containers available here – the standard version and the “luxury” one, use for shipping stuff that needs to be kept at a certain temperature, which is why they already come prepared with insulation . However, having read about the ceramic spray-on coating, I would imagine this to be the ultimate step (this and plenty of add-on covered terraces on all levels..I mean shade is shade, never mind the rest Needless to say I wish the author and his family all the best and sincerly hope that , although faced with all of lifes little problems – which seem to concentrate when involved in building anything bigger then a LEGO house – they will come out on top of things and will be proud to have taken a step in the right direction.

By: Twodog

Twodog — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:21:26 +0000

Ronin:

Thanks for this blog and your courage to step outside and think for yourself.
My wife and I are in the planning stages of building an off grid, highly efficient house that suits us, not the government. We’re fortunate to live in area without building codes. Our neighbors are live and let live types.
I read about your desire to use LEDs for lighting and the trouble you were having finding useful advice. I don’t know if you’ve found these two yahoo groups, but they’re full of wonderful, generous and knowledgeable folks. I remember a thread about LEDs but don’t remember which group. Check ‘em out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organic_architecture/?yguid=139074726

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LittleHouses/

Keep fighting the good fight and I’ll do the same.

Twodog