---
title: HO:ME 296 SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME
description: An innovative modern container-based home; This innovative modular shipping container home blends indoor-outdoor living with a recycled building system.
image: https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hubfs/04%20Work%20Featured%20Images/Schulte_Lane.jpg
---
[](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com)
[Architecture](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=0)
[Interior Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/interior-design?section-index=0)
[Urban Planning](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/urban-planning?section-index=0)
[Studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio)
[News](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/ab-news)
[Contact](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/contact-us)
 [Architecture Studio ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=0)
 [Contemporary Residential ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=1)
 [Traditional Residential ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=2)
 [Multi Family Mixed Use ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=3)
 [Hospitality ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=4)
 [Commercial ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/architecture?section-index=5)
- ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOS
- [Selected Architectural Work](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/selected-architecture-works)
- [Contemporary Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/residential-contemporary)
- [Traditional Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/traditional-residential)
- [Multi Family-Mixed Use](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/multi-family-mixed-use)
- [Hospitality](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/hospitality)
- [Commercial](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/category)
[Quarry House Takes Top Award!
Grand Award for Best Restored House in 57th Annual Gold Nugget Awards!
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/quarry-house-takes-top-award)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
 [Interior Design Studio ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/interior-design?section-index=0)
 [Residential Interiors ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/interior-design?section-index=1)
 [Hospitality Interiors ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/interior-design?section-index=2)
 [Commercial Interiors ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/interior-design?section-index=3)
- INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIOS
- [Selected Interiors Work](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/interior-design)
- [Residential Interiors](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/residential-interiors)
- [Hospitality Interiors](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/hospitality-interiors)
- [Commercial Interiors](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/commercial-interiors)
[The Riv Magazine Features AB Interior Designs
Our studio is recognized for its innovative design approach.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/mavens-of-design)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
 [Urban Planning Studio ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/urban-planning?section-index=0)
 [Urban Revitalization ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/urban-planning?section-index=1)
 [Master Planning ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/urban-planning?section-index=2)
 [Land Use Consulting ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/urban-planning?section-index=3)
- URBAN PLANNING PORTFOLIOS
- [Selected Urban Planning Work](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/urban-planning)
- [Urban Revitalization](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/urban-planning)
- [Master Planning](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/tag/master-planning)
- [Land Use Consulting](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/land-use-consulting)
-2.jpeg)
[Funk Zone Steps: Urbanism & Public Spaces
Expanding the Funk Zone's heritage through Public space Design.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/reimagining-community-space-in-the-funk-zone-the-vision-behind-funk-zone-steps)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
 [The Studio ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio)
 [Partnership ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/partnership)
 [Our Team ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/leadership)
 [Contact Us ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/contact-us)
- STUDIO
- [The Studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio)
- [Partnership](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/partnership)
- [Our Team](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/leadership)
- [Careers](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/careers)
- [Testimonials](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/testimonials)
- [Recognition](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/studio/awards)
[Transformative Design
The impact of Clay & Josh on our community.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/transformative-design)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
[Celebrating "New View" in Santa Barbara
Gathering at Habitat & Home Garden to celebrate SoCal Design.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/a-toast-to-california-design-celebrating-new-view-in-santa-barbara)
[Toro Canyon Residence: Modern Hillside Home
A striking modern house perched atop a narrow ridge in Montecito, CA.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/the-toro-canyon-residence-architectural-innovation-on-the-edge-of-nature)
[Goodbye office, Hello hotel?
Transforming vacant office space into lucrative income properties.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/goodbye-office-hello-hotel)
[Resilient Modern House: Built for the Future
Exploring how architecture can face environmental challenges in SoCal.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/resilient-design-in-modern-house-architecture-built-for-the-future)
- AB News
- [Featured and Recent News](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/ab-news)
- AB Blog Articles
- [Architecture](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/architecture)
- [Interior Design](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/interior-design)
- [Urban Planning](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/urban-planning)
- [The Studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/the-studio)
[Farewell to the Penny: Lucky Penny's legacy
On the creative use of the Penny in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.
](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/farewell-to-the-penny-a-lucky-legacy-in-santa-barbaras-funk-zone)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
AB Design Studio, Inc. Copyright © 2026
.jpg)
# Shipping Container Home in Santa Barbara, CA
HO:ME 296
HO:ME 296 - **H**ousing **O**pportunities **:** **M**odular **E**xpandable [HO:ME] captures the essence of AB design studio’s ethos of “inspiration through collaboration.” From concept to completion, the studio strategically maintained a collaborative relationship with fabricators & builder at every level to realize this high-end, shipping container home in Santa Barbara County—the first Shipping Container Home of its kind to be permitted in the area.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
The architects incorporated sustainable strategies, such as photovoltaic and bio-retention systems, along with high life-cycle materials, including concrete and structural steel.
Find out more about our [Modern Residential Design Projects](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/modern-house-design)
.jpg)
.jpg)
The program was to create a modest scale and transparent modern house design that would take full advantage of Santa Barbara’s mild climate to create connection to outside spaces and distant vistas. The client’s interest in sustainability and a refined rustic imagery included the creative integration of 5 shipping containers and other sustainable features in the design to create a shipping container home. The sites top to bottom hillside topography and Western & Eastern view exposure provided the opportunity to gain impressive sunset views to the West and Mountain views to the East. The two-story design fully engages view corridors towards the setting Western sunset and the sweeping Santa Ynez Mountain range to the East. The original up slope and down slope orchard of orange trees and avocado was maintained to frame the views and allow the home to settle into the landscape. Cut and fill grading was carefully engineered to create a balanced onsite grading condition. Fill areas of the site allow for a level surface inside and by benching the home into the site with a large retaining wall providing a seamless integration of the first-floor areas to the spa, pool and cozy fire feature. Pervious paving hard scape was reused to create bio swales and riprap throughout to recharge water table and filter run off.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Blurring the line between indoor/outdoor spaces is an expansive floor-to-ceiling, folding glass door system that opens up to showcase unobstructed views of an 85-foot swimming pool and sweeping canyon vista. Viva indoor / outdoor living!
Learn more about [Modern House Design.](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/residential-design)
.jpg)
.jpg)
| LOT SIZE | 92,270 sf |
| --- | --- |
| PROJECT SIZE | 2,345 sf |
| LOCATION | Santa Barbara, CA |
| PRINCIPAL | Josh Blumer, AIA |
| PROJECT MANAGER | Paul Rupp, AIA |
| DESIGN TEAM | Clay Aurell, AIA \|Josh Blumer AIA \| Robert Pester |
| GENERAL CONTRACTOR | Barber Builders |
| MEP | Mechanical Engineering Consultants |
| INTERIOR DESIGNER | McFadden Design Group |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | Green Landscape, Inc. |
| STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | Ashley and Vance |
| CIVIL ENGINEER | Ashley and Vance |
| Electrical Engineer | JMPE |
| TITEL. 24 | Inger Associates |
| PHOTOGRAPHER | Jason Rick |
-1.jpg)
-1.jpg)
-1.jpg)
-1.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
INSPIRE | CREATE | IMPACT
[Contact Us](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [ Back to top ](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/home-296#anchor)
```json
{
"@context" : "https://schema.org",
"@type" : "BlogPosting",
"author" : {
"@type" : "Person",
"name" : "AB design studio",
"url" : "https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/author/ab-design-studio"
},
"dateModified" : "2025-03-27T19:47:34.161Z",
"datePublished" : "2025-01-01T12:00:00.000Z",
"headline" : "HO:ME 296 SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME",
"image" : [ "https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hubfs/04%20Work%20Featured%20Images/Schulte_Lane.jpg" ],
"mainEntityOfPage" : {
"@id" : "https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/work/home-296",
"@type" : "WebPage"
},
"publisher" : {
"@type" : "Organization",
"logo" : {
"@type" : "ImageObject",
"url" : "https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/hubfs/ABdesignstudio_June2018/Images/logo-blk_0.png"
},
"name" : "AB design studio, inc."
}
}
```