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Re:Hackert0wn by stephengillie on Wednesday October 03, 2012 @01:14PM (#4608467)
A connex (45' long container trailer) looks to cost around $1000-$3000 on eBay, and I think I've heard that's a typical price for one. I'd budget another $3000 to make it livable - installing drywall walls, electrical outlets, plumbing a toilet and mini-kitchenette, and a door and window.

The biggest price will be land.

Interestingly: http://containerhouse.info/how-to-buy-container-home/

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Re:Hackert0wn by protomyth on Wednesday October 03, 2012 @01:46PM (#4608660)
more info from 2011: http://www.archdaily.com/160892/the-pros-and-cons-of-cargo-c...

I do think they would run into trouble with the local building codes and inspectors.

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Re:Hackert0wn by mcormier on Wednesday October 03, 2012 @03:15PM (#4609152)
"Shipping container architecture gets a lot of encouraging coverage in the design world as a trendy green alternative to traditional building materials, and seems like a smart choice for people looking for eco-consciousness. However, there are a lot of downsides to building with cargo containers. For instance, the coatings used to make the containers durable for ocean transport also happen to contain a number of harmful chemicals, such as chromate, phosphorous, and lead-based paints. Moreover, wood floors that line the majority of shipping container buildings are infused with hazardous chemical pesticides like arsenic and chromium to keep pests away."

YIKES!!

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Re:Hackert0wn by psytek on Wednesday October 10, 2012 @03:08AM (#4635375)
The container prep will be done offsite. This is a prefab project.
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Re:Hackert0wn by psytek on Wednesday October 10, 2012 @03:27AM (#4635429)
Our plan is up to code, and of course we'll make sure that everything will pass inspection. Mayor Bloomberg is also pushing for green projects like this, so the wait time for a permit is much less.
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