Affordable 1 Bedroom Shipping Container Home Design – Instant PDF Download
Discover the 416 Argus Shipping Container Home, a compact and affordable 1-bedroom house design created using two 20-foot shipping containers.
Featuring a practical open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, private bedroom, bathroom and outdoor timber deck, this innovative container home design makes efficient use of space while providing comfortable modern living.
Ideal for tiny house enthusiasts, backyard accommodation, holiday cabins, guest houses, Airbnb rentals and affordable housing projects.
Our Concept House Plan Package provides a convenient starting point for obtaining builder quotes, comparing construction prices and planning your container home project before investing in full construction drawings.
House Plan Features
2 × 20-Foot Shipping Containers
1 Comfortable Bedroom
1 Bathroom with Shower
Open-Plan Living and Dining
Kitchen with Pantry
Bedroom Closet
Outdoor Timber Deck
Compact and Functional Floor Layout
Modern Shipping Container Architecture
Affordable Small Home Design
Building Area – Metric & Imperial
| Description | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Container 1 | 14.8 m² | 160 Sq Ft |
| Container 2 | 14.8 m² | 160 Sq Ft |
| Outdoor Deck | 8.9 m² | 96 Sq Ft |
| Total Area | 38.5 m² | 416 Sq Ft |
Areas are approximate.
What's Included in Your Concept Plan Package?
Your downloadable PDF house plan package includes:
Detailed Floor Plan
Exterior Elevation Drawings
3D Exterior Perspective
Electrical Layout Plan
Window Schedule
Door Schedule
Metric and Imperial Measurements
Copyright Release for Building
Digital PDF Files
These drawings are designed to help you understand the proposed layout, discuss modifications and obtain preliminary building quotes.
Why Buy Our Shipping Container Concept Plans?
Save Money Before You Build
Use your concept plans to approach several builders and suppliers for competitive quotations rather than committing to one builder before comparing prices.
Make Changes Before Construction
Want to adjust the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or outdoor deck? We offer a custom design modification service to help adapt the layout to your requirements.
Avoid Starting from Scratch
Our existing container home design provides a practical starting point, saving drafting time during the initial planning stage.
Copyright Release Included
Your purchase includes a copyright release permitting use of the supplied design for your building project, subject to the licence terms.
Upgrade to Full Construction Plans
Need more detailed documentation for your project?
We also offer a Full Construction Plan Upgrade for the 416 Argus Shipping Container Home.
View 416 Argus Construction Plans
Construction drawings may still require review, adaptation, engineering and certification by appropriately licensed local professionals before construction or permit approval.
Important Information Before Purchasing
This product is a Concept House Plan Package, not a complete permit-ready construction drawing set.
Concept plans are intended for preliminary builder quotations, pricing, design discussions and project planning.
The package does not include structural engineering certification, site-specific foundation engineering, local authority approvals or a bill of materials.
Building requirements vary by location. Consult your local builder, engineer or building authority before construction.
Who Is This Design Suitable For?
Tiny Home and Small House Projects
Shipping Container Home Builders
Backyard Guest Accommodation
Holiday Cabins and Retreats
Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
Affordable Housing Projects
Owner-Builders
Property Investors
Builders and Developers
Start Planning Your Container Home Today
The 416 Argus 1 Bedroom Shipping Container House Plan offers an affordable way to explore container home living with a ready-made design.
Purchase your PDF concept plan package, obtain competitive building quotations and take the first step towards your own shipping container home.
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