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Originally Posted by gtojohn
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These great looking examples are a good additions to this thread.
I have watched several BBC programs where people either directly used shipping containers, or manufactured 'pods' that were not very different in size.
One thing that I learned that really surprised me was how well designed shipping containers actually are, and the whole structure is under tension.
When you start cutting large windows and doors, you lose some of the original tension and strength and integrity.
But without windows & doors you're just living in a box... so there are trade-offs to consider.
-AC