This company, based in Gijón, is about to deliver the first house in a series of twelve that it already has commissioned in different parts of the region.Maritime containers that come from the ports of Bilbao and El Musel serve as a framework.From there, this construction is promoted as 30% cheaper than brick.Cargotecture is already more than 30 years old.It was created by the American architect Philip Clark.Many designers and architects worldwide have incorporated this technique into their construction plans, since in addition to being remarkably innovative, it provides magnificent results at a considerably lower price and also produces less impact on the environment, so it also It is considered as 'eco-friendly'.This technique complies with several principles: recycle, reuse and reduce.Recycle and reuse construction materials, in this case shipping containers, and reduce the environmental impact and investment costs.Maritime containers are built under the highest quality standards, so they are tremendously resistant to abrasion, wind and a wide variety of environmental factors.In addition, they have a great capacity for customization, so, through good architectural design and good interior design, it is most likely that when you are inside it you will not even notice that you are in a metal structure.“ In less than two months you can build and deliver a single-family home“Paulino LLerandi, Director of Works and Projects, explains what the construction characteristics are: "the containers are insulated both inside and out, providing the homes with premium comfort, following the Passivhaus principles".Airtightness, great thermal and acoustic insulation, low-emission carpentry and glass, and an aeration system with heat recovery are some of the characteristics that make these homes meet the highest quality standards.In addition, its self-supporting structure allows the house to be "manufactured" mostly in the company's facilities, which results in greater speed, higher quality, fewer trips by operators and supplies, and less occupation of the plot, finishing the installation on site.The smallest house is 44 square meters and is priced at around 50,000 euros.In short, it seems that Cargotecture is a construction method that was born to make a difference.