Container homes/business ideas somalia

[scarecrow]

Do you reckon turning shipping containers into homes or businesses can work in somalia. This idea is trending all over the world and africa in particular. Much cheaper alternative.

If Anyone with engineering or architecture knowledge can give some insights.

 

[المهندس]

It can end homelessness, i think its a very good idea and more people should adopt it.

 

[Recon Expert]

Yes but it won't really be cheap since you're going to import prefabricated containers from China.

I personally think the most feasible housing option in Somalia is earthbag domes.

 

[486th President]

Yes but it won't really be cheap since you're going to import prefabricated containers from China.

I personally think the most feasible housing option in Somalia is earthbag domes.
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Why does your second picture look like Majin Buu’s house

 

[Octavian]

why not just build homes made of sand or mud that are also waterproof its cheaper then buying containers

 

[486th President]

why not just build homes made of sand or mud that are also waterproof its cheaper then buying containers

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I found this article talking about how fast and easy it is to build a sand house. It is also very cheap.

This could solve so many problems, and potentially end homelessness.

 

[Octavian]

Nah that's ugly

who cares as long as the house covers the needs that u have

 

[Rooble44]

Do you reckon turning shipping containers into homes or businesses can work in somalia. This idea is trending all over the world and africa in particular. Much cheaper alternative.

If Anyone with engineering or architecture knowledge can give some insights.

What about the heat in Somalia? People are going to get baked in there.

 

[scarecrow]

What about the heat in Somalia? People are going to get baked in there.

They obviously do a lot of insulation on it to deem it liveable.