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Jul 14, 20233 min read
Common Questions for a Container Home Builder
S.I. loves to educate builders about shipping container homes because they often add "container home builder" to their service offerings
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Architect Magazine Article: Wellness Structures on HBCU Campuses
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation has partnered with Kate Spade New York on a program that will provide mental health resources for...
Jun 28, 20232 min read
REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
...IN A SMALLER, MODULAR HOME. When comparing energy savings between a truly functional and a standard size home, there are several...
Jun 13, 20233 min read
NO DEAD SPACE
It’s not about cost per square foot. It’s about quality of life, reduction of greenhouse gas, and the money & time homeowners will save.
May 10, 20231 min read
Tiny House Container Village Is Here!
Petite Retreats is officially opening it's Tiny House Container Village at Yukon Trails. Tours are available to explore the container...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
How to Insure Your Shipping Container Home
As the popularity of modular homes increases, insurance options are becoming more widely available. However, you must not consider a shippin
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Every Day is Earth Day for SICBS
The theme for Earth Day 2023 is 'Invest in Our Planet' This year's theme calls out businesses, governments and civil society as equally...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Partnering with Boris L. Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York to Make an Impact
"With a shared goal of destigmatizing the mental health conversation in the Black community, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate s
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Integrity and Trust with SICBS
S.I. Container Builds was founded because we wanted to make a difference.
Mar 9, 20232 min read
What is the SICBS Difference?
Simply put, we prioritize sustainability first.
Shipping container homes are a sustainable housing option for several reasons.
Feb 28, 20232 min read
We Strive to Build Passive Homes!
'Passive housing' is a construction concept and building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological...
Jan 23, 20232 min read
What is the First Step in Starting a Tiny Home Community Project?
Building plans, Investors and Value Calculations. Let's get started! If you need investors to fund your project, you must determine the...
Jan 6, 20231 min read
The Scoop on Economical Housing
Shipping container homes are quick to build, reasonably priced, stand up to extreme weather and fires, and take advantage of a monumental...
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Permitting Container Builds & Villages
Starting from scratch? Here are the right questions to ask: What rules exist in my area that could affect my shipping container homes?...
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Getting Cold Feet About Purchasing Your Container Build?
We all know that building with containers is a smart #investment, but making the commitment to start your project can feel intimidating.
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Happy Sustainability Day!
Sustainability Day was created to remind our community of the importance of caring for the environment. So, on the last Wednesday of...
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Demand For Container Communities is Growing RAPIDLY!
Many people are looking for alternative home communities where they can live a more fulfilling life.
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Save Your Architect For Site Development!
We build to code with stamped architectural plans.
Sep 8, 20221 min read
What is the Missing Middle Housing?
The fact of the matter is, we are in a housing crisis.
Incomes haven’t kept up with housing cost increases and now there is a construction
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Quality Made Container Homes
S.I. Container Builds manufactures quality shipping container homes for your purpose. Shipping containers are rugged and durable and a...
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