Boston, MA Shipping Container House/Home Store -Puma Clothing/Conex Box

[riothero313]

This would have been a cool store. A few years back I watched a program about a design competition between multiple schools that involved making modern sustainable homes from shipping containers.

[darthom]

Neat idea! Too bad. It's no surprise, really that Boston, home of Franks and other flexible rear-end corrupt weenies, who brought you the Big Dig, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, shut this down.

[5lkk]

I never understood the appeal of Shipping containers. If I wanted to be limited by the foot print of an old small mobile home, I'd go buy an old used mobile home. By the time U install good doors, windows & finish the interior you aren't really saving any money over a conventional frame home. To each their own I guess. they may be inexpensive on the coasts, but here literally in the middle of the US their cost make them a questionable choice for the bones of a home.

[thedenimcouture]

I've seen houses like that is Saudi Arabia.. It's really so cool! Thanks for sharing you clip Derek!

[elixeroflife]

cryin shame indeed! I got a policy for the city of Boston, "If you dont like it, mind your own damn business!"

[deezynar]

I googled this place and found that it was a temporary installation that was associated with the Volvo Ocean Race. It was open and in business while the yatch race was in Boston.

[relaxshacksDOTcom]

@deezynar no, it didn't open- was supposed to- and was supposed to be open until May 16th- and its almost totally disassembled now (weeks prior to that date)....sadly...Boston did have the Puma City Container House on the waterfront last year though (in a much more industrial area). One of the heads of the project was the one who mentioned to me that this never opened- in person- and will not- for reasons unsaid (I have a few emails/calls out). Thanks- appreciate the info. Hope you're well.

[PotheadPundit]

so sad to see government bureaucracy destroying innovation. Same thing happened with earthships which is why today we're basically locked into one earthship style which was created back in the 70s. However the idea to create earthships came from people experimenting, which is now illegal in most of the US.

[deezynar]

"You can bet your bottom dollar some of these people complained about the installation of this and that's the reason, one of them, that it's being shut down. Money talks."

Do you have any evidence that anyone complained, or that the city was influenced by any complaints? You're insinuating that the city acted to shut the project down because of political influences rather than following proper legal processes.

If your charge is correct, kudos to you.

If you are incorrect, it's slander.

[relaxshacksDOTcom]

@deezynar So I'm being slanderous against a city in general? I don't mention anyone in particular/department/person and start that phrase with "You can bet...", not "Here's exactly why this is happening...."- again, a segment in mere jest, but I guess its been taken the wrong way. I appreciate the input again, assuming its constructive in intent, and not just angry (hard to tell with the written word). If Puma or Boston- or anyone-related complains, I'll re-edit the video, etc.thanks again :)

[deezynar]

@relaxshacksDOTcom

I draw house plans for a living. I have to talk to very real human beings at the county or the city when I submit a set of plans. They are the ones who either approve or deny plans according to the laws on the books; or they could possibly act independantly, in opposition to the laws. Either way, "the city" is made up of very real individuals who can be either credited for diligently following the law, or they can be charged for violating it.

BTW, I do support you.

[MattDarez]

@deezynar No1 cares deezynar. Stop hating... Pull that pine cone out your ass and chill :)

[deezynar]

@MattDarez

I can tell you are a very loving person by your choice of gentle words. I am chastined, I see the light and will forever more stop hating.

[orkneycat]

@deezynar In NYC, dunno about Boston, the city generally only acts in response to complaints.

[deezynar]

@orkneycat

If that's the case, no one would build or develop anything for fear that they would lose their investment.

The government must have laws that everyone has to follow so everyone is protected; the developer as well as the average Joe.

[riothero313]

@deezynar lol you're kidding right? Or just really naive. The government is an over-bloated bureaucracy filled with uneducated zombies tossing darts at a board to make decisions. This type of stuff happens all the time. One agency approves something and the next one comes along to say it can't be done for whatever reason. One law can be interpreted many different ways and they all can ruin your day.

[deezynar]

@riothero313

I stand pat. I've had projects rejected when I showed the city (or county) my first design. I've never had a project get thru plan review & then get rejected after construction began. I suppose that's happened before, but not to me. If that were common, no one would build. The issue here is that "The City" is made up of human beings & accusing "The City" of a misdeed is to accuse one or more of them. I'm not saying everyone is pristine, I'm just saying they're not anonymous.

[crashin1]

@deezynar

At the end of the day you're just a cunt.

[deezynar]

@crashin1

Thanks for taking your time to share your kind and helpful words.

[deezynar]

Derek, seriously, what's the story? No contractor in his right mind starts construction on a commercial project in a major metropolitan area until AFTER they receive a building permit. I respect you man, but you're speaking hear-say and possibly slander. Call the planning and building department at the city to hear what they have to say. And ask them who applied for the permit and give them a call too. This is a pretty big story, ask the newspaper to look into it.

[relaxshacksDOTcom]

@deezynar We watching the same video? I appreciate the input- but who am I slandering? I only mention that the city shut the project down- which they did apparently. I haven't slandered anyone. I'm sure they started this with a permit too. Anyway, aside from what was meant to be humorous (the condo owners complaining about the view- and no one in particular (there are like 4 huge developments in the background)), I'm not sure why you mention that I'm slandering anyone- I'm left confused.

[jeffzahnd]

@relaxshacksDOTcom you do understand that 90% of youtube's that post comments are drunk? so to read some of these comments and understand them..try kicking back with a 12 pack before trying to read some of the novels that are posted :).

[VideoGuyNC]

Isn't that just the way it usually goes? People try to break the old-fart system, and government shuts down creativity.

[Timothy2035]

why were they shut down? Just because of "looks" only? It is just one small site set-up. It wouldn't have been an eyesore. Shipping containers are a great way to save trees and also energy in building and home construction. We need to be saving the planet and not continuing to be making a negative impact on this Earth.

[5lkk]

@Timothy2035 Personally I'm unconcerned about visual aesthetics, but I may have something to say if U stink & make a lot of noise,cuz, it's hard to escape from those. If UR plain ugly I don't have to look, unless I need a laugh. dangeroud activities materials R something too complain about. I can't blame anyone who paid big bucks for a certain view for complaining, if the object of complaint is violating zoning etc.

[centervilletn]

im going to build one..all self contained...im seeking a 40ft refer unit..they are insulated at r36...thats double the average home.!

[depro9]

Why would they shut this down!?

[katiatomsk]

I like the shipping container/straw bale house idea.

[spanishriverlax]

It's so cool