Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of shipping containers are sitting empty at ports all over the world. And they've been a treasure trove for architects Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. "We found ...

I’m beginning to see more and more large and small shipping containers being used as storage sheds. Are building permits needed for this ? Answer : It depends on the size, as shipping ...

Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used... Shipping container buildings may be cool — but ...

The clothing company Aether's retail store in San Francisco, part of the city's Proxy development, is made out of three shipping containers. (James Florio) Millions — perhaps tens of millions — of ...