UnedPodU-shaped container home with a courtyard: is it worth it?
A U-shaped container home wraps around a courtyard. It creates the most private outdoor space of any layout, but it needs more boxes and more roof, so it is the most expensive shape.
Benefits
- A sheltered outdoor room, sheltered from wind and neighbours.
- Light on three sides of the living area.
- A natural place for a pool, a garden or a fire pit.
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- More boxes, joints and roof area.
- More foundation work for an uneven footprint.
- More drainage planning for the courtyard.
Who it suits
A family that wants outdoor space, or a small business that needs a private terrace, will often value it. A single-person home rarely needs this much space.
Test the shape in the UnedPod configurator, where you can add a terrace and see the courtyard in 3D. The cost calculator shows the cost difference against a simpler plan.
