konttikooot
Konttikooot is a neologism used in Finnish design discourse to describe modular living or working units assembled from shipping containers. The term appears mainly in architectural blogs, design magazines, and maker communities rather than as an official standard.
The term combines kontti, the Finnish word for container, with the playful suffix -kooot, used in some
Design and construction: Typical forms are repurposed 20-foot or 40-foot containers, insulated and fitted with climate
Applications: Konttikooot projects are used for pop-up hotels, cabins at events, temporary student housing, remote workspaces,
Reception and regulation: The approach is praised for speed, adaptability, and potential sustainability, but faces regulatory
Context: Konttikooot sits within the broader container architecture and modular construction movements, particularly in Nordic design