Unfold Your Space
Expandable Container House
Self-expanding modular homes that ship as a standard container and unfold to 2–3x their transport size on site. The perfect balance between shipping efficiency and livable space — no crane required.
Modular Homes Catalogue—Full specifications, configurations, and technical data
The Challenge
Why This Product Exists
Standard container homes are limited by the 2.4m width of a shipping container, making them feel cramped. Developers need a solution that ships efficiently but delivers genuinely comfortable living spaces upon arrival.
Technical Data
Specifications
Transport Size
Standard 20ft or 40ft container
Expanded Area
37–130 m² per unit
Expansion Ratio
2–3x transport size
Deployment Time
30 minutes – 2 hours
Max Stories
Up to 2 floors
Hydraulic System
Electric or manual
Wind Resistance
Up to 150 km/h
Lifespan
20+ years
Where It's Used
Applications
Remote Tourism
Glamping resorts, eco-lodges, and safari accommodations in off-grid locations
Emergency Housing
Rapid-deployment homes for disaster relief with immediate livability
Mobile Offices
Expandable workspaces for construction sites, events, and field operations
Affordable Starter Homes
Entry-level housing that can be placed on any flat foundation
Differentiators
Key Features
Global Compliance
Certifications by Region
North America
- IRC/IBC Modular
- HUD Code
- CSA A277 (Canada)
- ASTM E119
- UL 263
Europe
- EN 14782
- CE Marking
- Eurocode 3
- EN 1090
- Passivhaus Eligible
Middle East
- Dubai Municipality
- SBC (Saudi)
- Estidama
- QCS (Qatar)
Asia-Pacific
- AS 3959 (Bushfire)
- NCC (Australia)
- GB/T 51231 (China)
- JIS A3301
Latin America
- NTC (Colombia)
- NOM (Mexico)
- ABNT NBR (Brazil)
- IRAM (Argentina)
Africa
- SANS 10400
- NIS (Nigeria)
- KS (Kenya)
- EBS (Ethiopia)
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The house ships as a standard 20ft or 40ft container. On site, hydraulic arms (electric or manual) unfold the side wings outward, expanding the floor area to 2–3 times the transport size. The roof lifts automatically, walls lock into position, and the interior is ready for use. The entire process takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the model.
Yes, up to 2 stories when using our reinforced frame models. The ground floor must be a non-expandable base unit or a reinforced expandable unit designed for stacking loads.
We offer basic (painted steel + vinyl flooring), standard (insulated panels + laminate flooring + basic fixtures), and premium (composite cladding + hardwood flooring + full kitchen/bathroom) finish levels. Custom finishes are available for orders of 20+ units.
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Will Enterprise manufactures across 4 integrated product verticals — all from our facilities in Shandong, China.
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Our engineering team can help you specify the right product for your project requirements, local building codes, and performance targets.