Container homes are remarkably popular in the off grid community, and it’s no mystery why. When it comes to alternative dwellings, recycled shipping containers are a logical starting point for DIYers, off gridders, and those just looking for an affordable home. Shipping containers are portable, economical, and can be arranged in countless ways to create the tiny house of your dreams or the ultra-modern multi-family housing unit. They are also highly durable and built to withstand the worst weather conditions.