Pre-fab homes are one of the most efficient and afforable ways to build on your private island, and with advances in technology there are more options than ever before.

One of the newest options for island owners are island homes constructed out of old shipping containers. Lawrence Groups SG Block Container House is fashioned out of five shipping containers and a plethora of other eco-friendly materials.  Since the home is prefab it is also affordable and easy to assemble. In fact he home is so easy to assemble that it can be fully erected in just 5 hours.

The home is ideal for island life as it is set up for the use of solar power and rainwater recycling.  Combined with FSC certified wood and high efficiency windows the home is ideal for eco-friendly island living. For more information visit Inhabitat.