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Shipping Containers Show Promise for Living Space

Publication Date: 17-NOV-03
Author: William J. Angelo
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With tens of thousands of empty shipping containers clutteringAmerica’s seaports, one New York City architectural firm has developed a novel idea for converting the ubiquitous metal boxes into low-cost housing and working space. Firm officials are now talking with developers about making it a reality.

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