A NEW CHAPTER: Bob's Containers is under new ownership and management as of March 10, 2026. Same craftsmanship. Elevated standards.

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A NEW CHAPTER: Bob's Containers is under new ownership and management as of March 10, 2026. Same craftsmanship. Elevated standards.

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Container Dorm without Kitchenettes

Container Dorm without Kitchenette
Starting at $67,737

The Scholar, our 40 ft shipping container dorm is an excellent option to house your students quickly and cost-effectively. Schedule your meeting to learn more or create a custom option just for you.

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PURCHASE OPTIONS

  • ADA Compliance

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Container Dorm Features & Specs

Minimal Upkeep

Our container dorms are designed to make servicing the units as simple as possible.

Easily Shipped and Moved

Shipping containers were designed to ship easily, so using them as a form factor makes shipping simple.

Cost-effective Student Housing

Shipping container dorms can cut the time to students living in the units drastically over traditional dorm builds.
DIMENSIONS FRAMING & WALLS INSULATION ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS FLOORING WINDOWS/DOORS BATHROOMS MEP EXTERIOR

DIMENSIONS

  • Exterior –  40 ft (L) x 8 ft (W) x 9 ft 6 in (H)
  • Bedroom 1 – 15 ft 7 ¾ in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft 10 in (H)
  • Bedroom 2 – 15 ft 7 ¾ in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft 10 in (H)
  • Bathroom 1 – 2 ft 10 in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft 10 in (H)
  • Bathroom 2 – 2 ft 10 in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft 10 in (H)
  • Firewall – 9 in (between Bathroom 1 and Bathroom 2)

FRAMING & WALLS

  • 2 in x 4 in wood studs on 16 in centers
  • LP Smart Siding Siding, Walls & Ceiling, Painted One Color

INSULATION

  • Zone 3 Insulation
  • Closed Cell Spray Foam

ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS

  • Qty 8 – 110v Duplex Outlets (4 Per Bedroom)
  • Qty 2 – 110v GFCI Duplex (1 Per Restroom)
  • Qty 2 – 110v GFCI Duplex (1 Per Kitchenette)
  • Qty 1 – 110v GFCI Exterior Outlet
  • Qty 4 – 13 in Brushed Nickel Low Profile Lights (2 Per Bedroom)
  • Qty 2 – Outdoor Automatic Light (1 Above Each Door)

FLOORING

  • Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring Options: Seasoned wood, Ashland, and Heirloom Pine
  • Vapor Barrier installed underneath floor

WINDOWS/DOORS

  • All Windows – Low-e Protection Glass, White Vinyl 3 in frame depth , Double Pane, Sealed with Argon Glass
  • Qty 2 – 3 ft x 3 ft Vertical Slider Window (1 Per Bedroom)
  • Qty 2 – 36 in x 80 Standard Personnel Door (1 Per Bedroom)
  • Qty 2 – 30 in x 80 in Pocket Doors (1 Per Bathroom)

BATHROOMS

  • Qty 2 – 3 ft x 3 ft, Wall Surround Shower Stall (1 Per Bathroom)
  • Qty 2 – Standard Toilet 1.6 Gallons (1 Per Bathroom)
  • Qty 2 – Vent Fan with Light (1 Per Bathroom)
  • ¾ in (H) Step-up into Bathroom

MEP

  • Panel – Qty 2 – 125 amp 12 Slot Panel Breaker Box (Outdoor Exterior Mount)
  • HVAC – Qty 2 –  One-ton Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat (12,000 BTU)
  • Water in – Qty 2 –  .5 in RV hose spigot for water is installed on the rear. 1/2 PEX plumbing with an Antifreeze hose bib
  • Greywater – Qty 2 –  1.5 in PVC “stub-out” to be connected to the city sewer or RV hookup
  • Sewage – Qty 2 – 3 in PVC “stub-out” to be connected to the city sewer or RV hookup.
  • Water heater – Qty 2 – 13 kW Self-Modulating Tankless Water heater 2.54 GPM installed under the vanity cabinets.
  • Data Port – Qty 2

EXTERIOR

  • Direct to Metal Paint
  • Primer Applied
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