This shipping container house plan places two 40 ft containers side by side to form a one-story home with 630 sq ft of living space, one bedroom and one bath. The footprint measures 40'-0" × 20'-11", and a deck runs along the long side. There is no garage, so all of the interior area is living space.
The open kitchen (9'-4" × 11'-6") flows into the living area (16'-8" × 11'-6"), so cooking, dining and sitting share one room. A short hall (3'-7" × 9'-8") links that space to the bathroom (7'-4" × 5'-5"), the laundry closet (7'-4" × 3'-10") and the bedroom (10'-6" × 8'-11"). This keeps the private rooms apart from the main living area.
Layout highlights
- Living area of 16'-8" × 11'-6" sits beside the open kitchen in one shared room.
- Open kitchen measures 9'-4" × 11'-6" and shares the same depth as the living area.
- Bedroom at 10'-6" × 8'-11" is reached from a 3'-7" × 9'-8" hall.
- Bathroom (7'-4" × 5'-5") and laundry closet (7'-4" × 3'-10") share the same width.
- Single level of 630 sq ft with a deck along the long side.
Room sizes
| Room | Size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Open Kitchen | 9'-4" × 11'-6" | 107 sq ft |
| Living Area | 16'-8" × 11'-6" | 191 sq ft |
| Hall | 3'-7" × 9'-8" | 34 sq ft |
| Bathroom | 7'-4" × 5'-5" | 39 sq ft |
| Laundry Closet | 7'-4" × 3'-10" | 28 sq ft |
| Bedroom | 10'-6" × 8'-11" | 93 sq ft |
Who this plan suits
This plan suits one person or a couple who want a compact, single-level home, a guest house or a cabin with a defined bedroom and a separate laundry closet. It needs a lot that fits the 40'-0" × 20'-11" footprint with room for the deck side to face the best view or yard.
How this plan was made
It was generated in AI Architectures Plan Studio from this one-line brief: “Shipping container home made of two 40 ft containers side by side (16 x 40 ft, 640 sq ft): 1 bedroom, 1 bath, open kitchen and living, laundry closet, deck along the long side.” An AI architect drafted the room program, a layout solver placed every wall and door, and the plan was checked automatically for room sizes, circulation and daylight. The same project produced the PDF sheets, layered DXF, IFC model and 3D model you can download above.
Frequently asked questions
What are shipping container house plans?
Shipping container house plans describe a home built from steel shipping containers, which are stacked or placed side by side and then cut open, framed and finished. This plan uses two 40 ft containers side by side to give 630 sq ft of living space on one level.
What affects the lot and cost of building this plan?
The lot needs to fit the 40'-0" × 20'-11" footprint, and the site needs to be level enough, with access for delivery and crane placement of the containers. Cost depends mainly on container condition, the number and size of wall openings, insulation, foundation type, utility connections and local labor.
Can I change this plan by chat?
Yes. You can describe changes in chat, such as moving or resizing rooms, adding a garage on a chosen side, or adjusting the plan to a narrower or wider lot. The layout is then regenerated so the rooms still connect.
How do I use the PDF, DXF and IFC files?
The PDF is for reviewing the plan and sharing it with a builder, contractor or permit office. The DXF opens in common CAD programs for drafting and detailing, and the IFC imports into BIM software for a 3D model. Local code review and structural engineering are still needed before construction.