Container Homes

Something Simple

What starts as a simple steel container can evolve into a meaningful, expansive home. By combining units, we create layered, light-filled spaces designed for genuine liveability.

Our four-container family residence in Victoria, built with our partners Sonic Steel, proves that “container homes” can be warm and intentional. Now, we’re bringing this approach to Western Australia with projects that prioritise performance, comfort, and longevity.

Ultimately, it’s not about the steel; it’s about improving how people live. Explore what happens when a container home becomes a Little Castle.

Our Container Home Designs

The Cove – 1 bed, 1 bath

The Dune –
2 bed, 1 bath

The Shore –
2 bed, 2 bath

The Haven – 3 bed, 2 bath

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Inclusions

As a standard, all of our container homes come with our unique VenSulation system which addresses condensation and ventilation issues. Other standard quality features include:

  • Top-of-the-range Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system
  • Thermally-broken, double-glazed windows and sliding doors, with Low-E glass
  • Built-in service compartment and storage area
  • Air-conditioning
  • Stainless steel security screens
  • Recycled-glass benchtop
  • Custom-built cabinetry
  • Copper plumbing fittings
  • Bathroom fully tiled
  • Ready-to-connect electrical and plumbing
  • European appliances
  • Silica-free stone benchtops
  • Fibre-cement wall & ceiling linings
  • CleanTouch laminate finish on cabinetry
  • Luxury flooring

INSULATION

At Little Castles, we’ve set a new standard for shipping container insulation. Tackling the issues of thermal efficiency and condensation build-up head on, our priority is to address the challenges faced by many shipping container home enthusiasts.

Our comprehensive approach doesn’t just stop at insulating the metal walls, but also covers the underfloor insulation (which can contribute up to 20% thermal loss), as well as the highly efficient windows and doors, making your container home comfortable regardless of the season.

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VENTILATION

Little Castle’s state-of-the-art ventilation systems are designed to keep your shipping container home fresh, comfortable and free from condensation and mould.

The integration of Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) into our designs sets us apart, ensuring that fresh, filtered air continuously circulates throughout your container home, providing a healthy living environment.

Along with an efficient HRV system, we also focus on the airtightness and air quality of your shipping container home by means of vent dampers and toilet’s odour extraction unit.

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BUILDING METHODS AND MATERIALS

Little Castles follow the principles of Passive House design standards. Our priority is to build healthy and comfortable shipping container homes for our customers.

All of our designs include the following features:

  • Well insulated with block-moulded, closed-cell polyurethane.
  • Airtight structure with fully welded joints and ventilation dampers.
  • High-performance windows and doors.
  • Thermal bridge minimisation.
  • Heat Recovery Ventilation.
  • High quality finishes and materials.
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