Appalachian Container Cabin Shows the Benefits Container Building
Last Updated: Feb 8, 2025Nick and Krista Skytland's container cabin adventure developed from a desire to see riches differently. Nick, who works as a strategist at NASA analyzing demographic trends, points out that “today’s young adults aren’t as bought into the same consumer mentality as previous generations. They are pushing back on wanting more stuff.” He wanted to focus on growing his family’s experiences rather than his family’s purchases. Container living offered the humble wealth the Skytland’s had been looking for.
Table of Contents
- 1. Modular
- 2. Contained Space
- 3. Transportable
- 4. Relatively Affordable
- 5. Modern
Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is the Skytland’s new container hide-away. They enjoy expansive Appalachian views, roasting marshmallows by the fire, and hiking to the nearby waterfall. These are the experiences Nick and Krista wanted for their family. However, the learning experience of building a container home was its own reward. Here is what they learned.
The five benefits of building a container home:
1. Modular
You can build with one container or seven containers. This makes building a container home a more affordable project to start because you can easily add additions later. The Skytland’s started with the end in mind and have plans for three phases of expansion. They want more space for when their kids get older.
2. Contained Space
Since container homes involve a shipping container you have immediate shelter. After that, it’s a matter of installing all the elements of a traditional build.
