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2 Bedroom Container Home: Best Layouts & Design Tips

03/20/2025

For builders, designers, and remodelers, the 2 bedroom container home offers an innovative and alternative housing solution. Imagine offering clients sustainable living solutions built faster than traditional housing!  But how do you design a functional two bedroom layout when working with the unique dimensions of cargo containers?  In this guide, we’ll explore key design considerations […]

Find the Best SketchUp Plugin for Rendering (2025)

03/17/2025

SketchUp’s 3D modeling platform is designed for a wide range of 2D and 3D projects spanning architecture, design, Professional architectural visualization has evolved dramatically in recent years. While SketchUp excels at 3D modeling, creating photorealistic renderings requires specialized tools. The right rendering plugin can transform basic SketchUp models into stunning visualizations, but choosing between the […]

How to Design a Big Container House: Pro Tips & Ideas

03/13/2025

Big container homes are transforming modern housing by offering affordable, durable, and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional construction. With innovative layouts and creative stacking methods, home builders and designers like you can provide spacious living areas while maintaining an industrial-chic appeal. In this guide to creating the biggest container homes, we’ll explore: Why trust us? Here […]

7 Best Exterior Design Software in 2025 (Free & Paid)

03/10/2025

Choosing the right exterior design software can change how you approach your projects. For professionals like architects, builders, remodelers, and designers, having the right tools is critical to streamline workflows, visualize ideas, and impress clients.  So whether you’re designing a modern landscape design, updating a classic home’s exterior elements, or crafting stunning outdoor play spaces, […]

PRO Tips & Tricks for Planning a 20 Foot Container Home

03/06/2025

Planning a 20 foot container home? Whether your clients want to maximize a small footprint or they simply are exploring alternative housing options, a 20ft shipping container home offers an affordable and efficient solution. In this 5 minute read, we’ll cover everything you need to know: By the end, you’ll have the tools to create […]