American Container House Company

Well-known American container house companies include Boxabl, Algeco Scotsman (operating through a joint venture called Anjie Chengdong), parties involved in the collaborative project between NAC Architecture and Bernards, and CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd., which undertook the project for the University of California, Berkeley.

Boxabl Company

Boxabl is a company based in Las Vegas, renowned for its expertise in "building houses in factories." Its prefabricated housing products have garnered widespread attention, with the 37-square-meter tiny house inhabited by Elon Musk being provided by Boxabl. This type of prefabricated housing, known as Prefabricated Houses in architecture, involves completing all preliminary work in the factory, including the pre-installation of water and electricity lines and pipes. After being folded and transported to the site, it can be assembled and connected to utilities, transforming into a fully furnished, modern residence ready for immediate occupancy.

Algeco Scotsman and Anjie Chengdong

Algeco Scotsman is a global leader in commercial services, specializing in modular space and storage solutions. Operating under brands such as WilliamsScotsman in North America, it boasts an extensive business network and rich experience. Anjie Chengdong International Integrated Housing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a Sino-American joint venture established through the joint investment of Algeco Scotsman and Beijing Chengdong International Camp Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. Its primary business involves the rental and sales of container houses (modular housing) for both international and domestic markets.

NAC Architecture and Bernards

NAC Architecture collaborated with Bernards to construct a private apartment using containers for the homeless in Los Angeles. This project aims to provide housing and physical and mental health care for the homeless residing in Los Angeles County, demonstrating the potential of container houses in social welfare applications.

CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd.

CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd. designed and built the graduate dormitory at the University of California, Berkeley, marking the first steel-structured modular housing project constructed by a Chinese company in the United States. This project complies with stringent American building standards, showcasing the strength and technological prowess of Chinese companies in the field of container housing.