Everyone is always trying to make "a better one." Because then they can make more MONEY creating something we don't actually need.
Shipping containers are everywhere, as you say-- durable as hell and cheap. And "legal" dimensions. And they are stackable and modular.
yup
someday some bright lad is going to realize that.
and build a 'high rise' down town that caters to them
oh wait...
someone already has.
Imagine moving if you own such an apartment.
call up the truck....the overhead crane lowers your apt.
DOWN to the ground.
It hooks up and away you go
you could fly or drive along behind.
when you get to your destinaton
reverse the process.
Move from LA to Boston is about a week.
ready to rock and roll.
they're kinda stackable
been there...just stack em.
They are the ultimate modular home... and not just for those into "alt living."
You live in the city and work for a company-- your apartment is one or two of these.
You get transferred to another city?
No problem. Tie down your stuff (like an RV) and call the haulers... a couple of tractors pull them to another city and plug you into another building.
"Just like being home," except new landscape.
exactly.
ve haf ze technology
the only problem is the rulz.
imagine the headache it'll cause the Staatssicherheitsdienst
they'll try everything in their power to squelch it.