Hybrid Seattle Focuses On Prefab + Cargotecture
Came across this cool company that builds prefabricated structures and structures out of the ever-versatile shipping container. Formed in 2003, Hybrid's team focuses on "generating thought-provoking and ecologically sensitive solutions to our present and future urban cultural conditions." They coined the term "cargotecture" (not sure if they were the first) in 2003 to describe any building system that uses ISO shipping containers. Its cool to see a company trying to make prefab housing a little bit more attainable and mainstream for the masses. Check out their work...they have some cool designs and concept art.
Yes, we did coin the term 'cargotecture' and it is now a registered trademark of HyBrid.
Joel Egan
HyBrid
Posted by: Joel Egan | August 22, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Joel,
Thanks for the comment. That's good to know that Hybrid trademarked the name...I definitely give you guys props for the cool "cargotecture" designs.
Posted by: Garrett | August 22, 2007 at 03:40 PM
These look great! I wish we could get them out here in Hawaii, but the shipping would probably not make it very cost effective.
Posted by: Oahu Real Estate | August 23, 2007 at 04:28 PM
Dear Sirs,
Can you please send me information of your houses. I am trying to take one with me to Somalia, I was wondering if I can some more information about prices and proper details of the structure of the dwellings.
Sincerely,
Bashir
Posted by: Bashir Issa | February 16, 2008 at 06:14 AM
A recent article in the Salt Lake City paper talked about a multi-story condo project made of containers.
http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_8742585
It will be interesting to see if they can sell them in this market.
Posted by: Chris | April 16, 2008 at 12:51 PM
I definitely think there is a place for those types of structures in Salt Lake. Not everyone will go for them, but it will be great to have the development on the landscape.
Posted by: Garrett | April 16, 2008 at 02:50 PM