1. Precious Cargo: Shipping Containers as Housing Solution Recycled shipping containers transformed into livable space. Jeffrey M. Saylor, AIA, LEED AP. Vice President. Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. Ken Flowers Director, M-TEC Lake Michigan College

2. Invented in 1950’s to standardize way of loading cargo from ships to warehouse…. A little history….. Malcolm McLean

3. What should we do with all these containers? Today…..

4. 10 year limited life span is dictated by ISO 9000 Influx of imported goods creates disposal problem (too costly to return empty) Melting down 8000 lb steel requires 8000kW- hours of energy; recycling into a home takes 400kW- hrs Commitment to green economy Remaking housing with existing materials and at the same time, allowing people to build employability skills Reduced land-fill- steel is not compostable material WHY..

43. Containers in the News

47. Training for LMC students in philosophy/practice of green construction while using a multitude of construction skills: Our Local Vision Basic Construction Basic Construction Welding Welding Electrical Electrical Plumbing Plumbing Insulation Insulation

48. To create an opportunity for further discussion with our community on possible uses of re- purposed shipping containers. Our Local Vision

49. Greenforce Initiative – To prepare the workforce in this region for the green economy, including facilitating access and success for lower-skilled adults. Thanks Mini Grant funded by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

50. QUESTIONS? Thanks