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For every business and work setup to function effectively, an office space is essential for the team and its productivity. The equipment, systems, and the environment all contribute to making a business more efficient and successful. In today’s competitive business strata, one has to be adaptive and a step ahead to be successful. Traditional office spaces now leave room for concerns in many areas, such as cost, space, and mobility as well as environment. In such a scenario, the concept of an office is changing in many ways.

Today, modern architecture is keen on establishing sustainability at the forefront. Companies are inclined to think about their environmental footprint as ‘Green Offices’ are increasingly gaining popularity. For a green office to be established, there are various factors to be considered relating to energy efficiency, environmental design, and use of land. This goal to find a suitable, sustainable design for an office, using repurposed, recycled material has given rise to Cargotecture.

Simply put, Cargotecture is the architectural practice of using and refurbishing old shipping containers and transforming them into various habitable structures, such as homes, offices, hostels, schools, hospitals, and likewise. These shipping containers therefore become green, eco-friendly solutions with minimum investment.

How are shipping containers eco-friendly?

Advantages of a Shipping Container Office

With innovation and technology along with sky-limiting creative designs, companies can now capitalize on eco-friendly solutions on a budget. Given the benefits and opportunities in building environmentally friendly offices, shipping containers are gaining popularity as the ideal modular office style that is right for future business. Not only are they worth every penny, they also have a social impact on the community as well as protect the environment on a large scale.

Anderson is an established freelance writer who has built her career specializing in modern building architecture and construction.

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