Shipping Containers Converted to House in London

They are more commonly seen being transported on ships and at ports around the world

But with the addition of flatscreen TVs, en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, these shipping containers are now being billed as a solution to London’s housing crisis

The containers come from China and are transformed into studio apartments in Britain which can be stacked on top of each other - and are available to rent for only £75 a week
 
The scheme looks set to take off after the council granted planning permission to the Forest Young Man's Christian Association (YMCA) to establish two sites in Waltham Forest, north-east London 

The YMCA have unveiled a revolutionary housing scheme at their branch at Waltham Forest in north-east London using converted shipping containers to house young people on low incomes

Former YMCA resident Louise Stephenson watches TV in one of the homes in north-east London

The homes were developed for Forest YMCA residents, but bosses are prepared to sell or lease mYPads to individuals or organisations committed to providing non-benefit based accommodation

They contain a flatscreen TV, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and cost £75 per week to rent