Designing for the Mind, Not Just the Body
Living in 160 or 320 square feet is a radical departure from the ‘bigger is better’ mentality of the 20th century. Small space container living is as much a mental challenge as it is a spatial one. Successful modular homes aren’t just efficient—they are designed to alleviate claustrophobia and promote a sense of ‘intentionality’ that can actually improve mental wellbeing.
The Importance of ‘Visual Through-Lines’
In small space container living, your eyes need to ‘expand’ beyond the walls. Architects achieve this by using floor-to-ceiling glass on the ends of the container, creating a visual through-line that connects the interior with the landscape. This ‘borrowed scenery’ makes a 20ft container feel like a part of the vast world, rather than a restricted box. At Shipping Containers Now, we supply the High Cube units that provide the extra vertical volume essential for mental ‘breathing room.’ Browse our lifestyle-ready stock and talk to our designers about your well-being today.