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Converting shipping containers into beautiful homes

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December 1, 2021

Nigeria is short of about 22 million homes, so finding an affordable house is quite the hustle. But architect Pius Dare believes repurposing shipping containers for beautiful homes is sustainable, and affordable solution.

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