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Eco Containers

Rory Fraser • Documentary, 07-Feb-2022

Nestled within the stunning and peaceful bush of South Gippsland and built by sustainable building company Modhouse, the construction took on a family shared approach in the collaboration of the design and build. Father, daughter and son-in-law all came together to repurpose 3 shipping containers to support the housing needs of a growing family in rural Victoria.

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Shipping Container, Container Home, Australian Architecture

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