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southgeorgia, you are a real piece of work and you just keep showing everyone how little you really know. The 12volt is a stand alone backup system that has absolutely nothing to do with the 120V system. I would try to explain the system to you in more detail, but I am pretty sure it would be pointless as you just seem to be happiest when you are attacking others, and will always find some fault any anything.
Anyway I will bow out here and won't try and entertain anymore of your banter. But I would suggest seeing a good anger management councilor, or finding some stress relief program that you could benefit from. now on to the ignore list, heck I might stick around
the shame is that you don't understand what i was telling you, and you have created a dangerous situation.
you have two SDS within the same enclosure.
i'm not attacking anyone; it appears as though your feelings were hurt, and now you're crying like a 6 year old that **** his pants on the playground.
Can't say that I'm a big fan of shipping container houses, but they are cost effective. As far as styling, I read a few comments on this thread about "modern styling" not being present on the OP's link and that it's "hideous." It's personal preference of course, but I haven't seen a new home (that didn't mimic earlier architecture) built in the last 60 years than hasn't been hideous.
I think the idea of traditional arched windows and such in this container home was to try to get away from the cookie-cutter hideous modern architecture that is in EVERY thrown-together home built these days. Whether or not it was successful in this case is debatable, but at least they tried. At least they recognized that to find truly creative and/or appealing architecture, you have to look to great, great, great grandpappy. (my opinion--no need to go ballistic. The extra blood pressure medication is just not worth it.) Last year, there was a new home built in my area in the Second Empire style (mansard roof, intricate detailing) and I just thought, "good lord I wish I could have lived through that era of architecture"--Second Empire, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Ricahdsonian Romanesque, Octagon, etc... Of course, being a tiny house fan, my Second Empire home has to be 500 sq ft or less.
I can't really see myself living in a shipping container home, but all I can say to these builders is "nice job." You've just saved yourself 30 years of self-imposed slavery, arched windows or not.
As an admirer of odd home ideas, I thought it was great. I may not have decorated it the same way, but parts of it was really quite quaint and lovely based on the personality of the home owner. Not everyone is a fan of the modern style. A true lover of home styles should appreciate all styles, not just the one they would pick for their own home.
Even gussied up they don't appeal to my personal sense of aesthetics, but for want of adequate housing, any port in a storm...
Around here, I know of several containers that have been buried for root cellars, underground storage or emergency bunkers and the like. We see a few as above ground storage sheds on private lots and in some villages, containers are used as alternate housing but in no way would I think that they would be very comfortable at -25 as I've seen them used. Interesting re-use of materials but I'd rather rescue an older house from the wrecking ball instead.
I can't really see myself living in a shipping container home, but all I can say to these builders is "nice job." You've just saved yourself 30 years of self-imposed slavery, arched windows or not.
After living in a stick frame most of my life and dealing with rotting wood, siding, shingles, painting, mold I really appreciate the beauties of low cost, low maintenance, no mortgage and energy efficiency.
I lived in these in Afghanistan and in Kuwait. I am heading back to one this September. The point being the military loves these for offices and housing. In Bagram (Afghanistan) even the showers are made from them. It really felt like taking a shower in a meat locker.
I never had one leak but I have seen the flooring go bad. But you know, for me, I have too many memories I think that I'll just keep my brick home even if it is not very green.
This is the most clearly demonstrated, informative, well pictured container project I've seen. It cleared up questions I had. The workmanship coupled with the fact that it wasn't done with a huge budget make it all the more special. Most of the container homes I see demonstrated are completed at what I consider far to great an expense. Thank you for posting it, and best wishes in enjoying your very creative place.
I think they're a nice alternative for compatible areas. I cannot envision this in tornado country (although they may be sturdier than many "trailer houses").
Cute. A good resource and option. Wooden paneling for walls is not my cup o' tea ~ to me they make rooms look dark. Still, a great job was done with this one.
This is the most clearly demonstrated, informative, well pictured container project I've seen. It cleared up questions I had. The workmanship coupled with the fact that it wasn't done with a huge budget make it all the more special. Most of the container homes I see demonstrated are completed at what I consider far to great an expense. Thank you for posting it, and best wishes in enjoying your very creative place.
Thank you very much! I started this project and blog one year ago, and your comments just made the blog and all the time that went into it all worth while. Thanks again
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. now on to the ignore list, heck I might stick around 
