BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH CONTAINER DESIGNS
From vision to new build, DSS Container Designs works with you to build better homes, businesses, and communities.
After more than 40 years of experience delivering on-time, on-budget construction projects to the highest standards for families and businesses like Tim Hortons and Marriott, DSS is now concentrating 100% on the future of construction: shipping containers.
Why are containers or “boxes” the future? Compared to stick homes and bricks and mortar, container homes for primary dwellings, accessory units, and hydroponic boxes are:
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Affordable: If you’re far from a major city, save on the cost of labour and materials by building a container at the DSS home base, followed by a simple installation on-site.
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Rapid: Designing, modifying, and installing a container can reduce build time by months or even years, with a substructure already built and a simple delivery process.
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Financing-friendly: Our home units start at just $39,000 and are all under $100k! CMHC can approve them for financing as primary dwellings or in-law/granny suites.
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Eco-friendly: All DSS containers are built to Passive House standards, which can be 70-80% more energy efficient than the average modern building.
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Durable: Containers were built to withstand salt water and hurricanes, after all, so you know they’re tough!
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Easy to maintain: These buildings last decades with minimal maintenance due to their steel substructure. Never deal with mould again!
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Off-grid options: We can get you hooked up to plumbing and electricity… or install composting or incinerator toilets, solar panels, and other off-grid solutions!
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Legitimate: Container homes can be approved as primary dwellings and Accessory Dwelling Units (also called Granny, In-Law, or Laneway suites) for relatives or renters.
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Comfortable: Customizable finishings like a regular home or building. Put a roofline on it or patio doors… the only real difference is the substructure, which no one can see!
WHO WE SERVE
All municipalities
Indigenous communities
Future
homeowners
Current home or
property owners
Agricultural businesses
Cannabis businesses
OUR CONTAINER DESIGNS
We customize five types of boxes to suit your needs.
Affordable Housing Box
Fast-to-implement, long-term solutions for municipalities and Indigenous communities. Or, build your own family home!
Income
Box
Current home and property owners ready to make rental income can quickly set up an ADU (granny, in-law, or laneway suite).
Lifestyle
Box
Expand your current living space with a home office, gym, kids’ playroom, “man cave,” “she shed,” or studio for your hobby.
Cannabis
Grow Box
Reduce maintenance and labour costs while ensuring a controlled environment and physical security of crops.
Hydroponic
Grow Box
Protect your crops from pests without herbicides, and provide an optimal growth and nutrient environment in all weather.
THE DSS CONTAINER DESIGNS PROCESS
We’re committed to providing you with a seamless experience, end-to-end support, and quality workmanship that’s on time and on budget. Our team is made up of only the best tradespeople and knowledgeable professionals who have the expertise to take your project from ideation to execution safely, effectively and efficiently.
DSS Container Designs is in your corner, helping you advocate for your build in the case of permits, advising you on financing, transparently outlining your investment, and more.
Start by booking a no-obligation consultation to get to know the DSS team and envision your container design project!
