While many young couples consider owning houses and land as an important milestone in marriage. Ms. Dieu Linh's family (32 years old) chose a different direction: Living in a container house with a cost of about 300 million VND in Tay Phuong commune (Hanoi). Not only is it a financial problem, this decision also reflects a change in the concept of family and how to maintain family happiness.
Sharing about the initial decision, Ms. Linh said that the idea of building a container house came from her husband: "At first, I didn't agree because I thought the container house would be stuffy and hot, and besides, no one around would do it. But after seeing the designs abroad, along with the heat reduction solution and financial calculations, I found it suitable and agreed.
The house is about 110m2 wide, assembled from containers and fully furnished with living space for the family. It is worth mentioning that the completion process does not completely depend on construction services, but on the participation of family members themselves. From design to construction, everything is calculated according to actual needs, instead of chasing after traditional housing standards.
For insiders, this choice is not a "trade" but a way of life. Instead of bearing a large loan for a long time, they prioritize a space that is just enough, flexible and easy to adjust. When not burdened by financial pressure, family relationships also become lighter and less stressful.
My husband and I need a large space to both live and work, but financially limited. Building a container house helps meet enough needs without having to worry about too much financial pressure" - Ms. Linh said.
Not only stopping at the cost story, this choice is also associated with the family's own circumstances. Currently, the couple has 3 children of growing age who need private space for studying and living. In addition, the family also bears the cost of treatment when her daughter and biological father have cancer.
In the early stages of use, the family also encountered some minor problems such as rats or water seepage in the old container part. However, these errors were fixed afterwards. According to Ms. Linh, after about 6-7 months, everything has stabilized. Currently, the whole family feels happy and satisfied with this choice.
However, the container house model also poses many challenges. Not every family is suitable for this minimalist and flexible lifestyle, especially when the need for long-term stability is still present.
However, the story of the young couple shows a new approach, which is to build a home from consensus and a suitable lifestyle, instead of relying on large investments. In the context of increasing living costs, this is becoming a worthwhile option for many young families.
