Benefits & Advantages
of DwellBox Construction

ISBU (Intermodal Steel Building Units) structures are the most environmentally sound forms of construction on the market. ISBUs are constructed of heavy gauge steel framing. The corner posts are designed for a 150,000 lbs. vertical load. The steel walls of the containers are continuously welded 14-gauge Corten steel and can withstand over 2,000 lbs. of transverse load and 1,000 lbs. of a longitudinal load. ISBUs are designed to be ship-worthy, withstanding the rough pounding of ocean travel. They are designed to be stacked as high as 9 containers high, fully loaded with cargo.

ISBUs use a fraction of the traditional timber, steel, and concrete when compared to traditional construction methods. The structural strength of the ISBU allows the builder to create a variety of design alternatives, with a minimum of structural reinforcement. The heavy gauge steel framing allows the ISBUs to withstand 65,000 lbs. of stacked weight with no additional engineering requirements. Additionally, the infrastructure for transport of ISBUs already exists for easy movement on ships, trucks and trains.