Building shipping container houses is a trend that has continued to grow over recent years and indeed they have developed something of a cult following. However they do come with their own set of problems, such as insulation, sound proofing and knowing what type of container is best to buy for this functionality and where to buy it from.
Container Homes website has published an article in which they ask 23 people who have built shipping container homes, what they wished they knew before they had embarked on the project. You can read the full article by following this link.
As with any large project it is crucial to research the subject thoroughly before investing funds. However as you can see from the examples in the article the results can be hugely impressive.