As the Port Macquarie affordable housing crisis gets out of control perhaps homes like these are the way ahead.

Called ‘Gaia’ this home was designed as a response to the difficult challenges that the planet is facing and as an alternative housing that will have a less negative impact on the environment.

The house is made up of a marine HC 6 m container.

Wooden studs and spruce plywood create the entire interior where the inner walls are sprayed with thermal insulation, ensuring a cozy home.

For an added protection to this experimental house, the container roof is covered with a galvanized corrugated metal sheet, which cleverly extends out beyond the structure to increase to reduce heat & provide a rainwater catchment area that is ultimately able to collected 1,000-IBC in an integrated tank.

The shipping container ‘Gaia’ is an experimental off-the-grid housing project by pin-up houses.

One of its main features is that it harnesses solar and wind energy and therefore doesn’t rely on external sources of energy or water.

It is equipped with solar panels, as well as a wind turbine, ensuring that batteries can be charged at all times of the day and all seasons.

Battery levels are monitored through a remote, mobile app, so one can always check their battery consumption and charging while away.

‘Gaia’ is also equipped to retain rainwater, which is filtered and distributed to the bathroom and kitchen. 

The home comes with a refrigerator, water heater, and other 12 v and 24 v appliances according to the person’s needs.

A higher voltage of 110 v to 230 v can be generated using an inverter.

Pin-up houses always feature smart storage space, a convertible sofa-bed, compact stools, and tables. for added privacy and security, the outdoor terrace can easily be folded to close the container using the winch.

More details & Plans at | pinuphouses.com