Keith Dewey's DIY Zigloo Domestique

British Columbia-based architect Keith Dewey built his green, prefab home himself, a large DIY undertaking. And he documented it all to share...

Some of the labels were left on the shipping containers.

See for yourself how Dewey built the Zigloo using industrial materials like shipping containers and chain link fence. Also note his use of sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and high-efficiency spray-in insulation.

Some interior shots follow. Would you guess these spaces are inside of shipping containers?:

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i remember reading this/ looking at these pictures at least a year ago. I was really into the idea of shipping containers as housing.

posted by antimatt on February 5th 2009 at 6:33pm
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Either there's too much starch in those drapes or they're made of iron. Not a good look.

posted by Blandwagon on February 5th 2009 at 9:05pm
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I ran across his web site when I began looking for locally-based manufacturers of small footprint houses last year. His home is interesting, and I'm glad it's been featured here.

posted by scarletdog on February 5th 2009 at 11:00pm
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Blandwagon - LOL I just saw this and was thinking the same

posted by ChrisGal on February 6th 2009 at 7:35am
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The concept is kinda cool... but the chain-link fencing inside/outside of the house as railing? Major ICK!

posted by hejiranyc on February 6th 2009 at 9:19am
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I like the chain link fencing. It gives the space division without blocking light or sound. Plus, it's probably reasonably inexpensive, or maybe even recycled! I guess I have a think for metal. But yeah, definitely love Storage Container Architecture! Want one!

posted by shadowswimming on February 6th 2009 at 11:45am
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