This is just genius. We were up at Whistler in British Columbia not too long ago and peeped the ongoing project of converting shipping containers into temporary housing for the Olympic Village. I doubt any will look as fresh as this. Adam Kalkin’s Push Button House 1 uses a standard shipping container as the structure of a home, using hydraulic power to lift and lower the sides of the shipping container to expand the living space. Inside, you’ll find a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and living area. Sadly, just a concept for now, but with this economy who knows what’ll happen.

Check out all the pictures here.

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