Malibu Custom Solar ADU
Construction•Malibu, CA
A completely self-sustaining, hyper-efficient custom Accessory Dwelling Unit built natively out of a repurposed steel shipping container.
Industrial Repurposing & Fabrication
- Heavy-duty shipping container procured and structurally modified off-site.
- Nearly the entire long face cut out and reinforced to support floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels.
Interior Fit & Finish
- Interior framed, hyper-insulated, and wrapped in custom horizontal wood paneling.
- Wood finish softens the industrial steel exterior into a warm, livable space.
Off-Grid Sustainability
- Fully independent of the main residence — runs 100% on integrated solar.
- High-efficiency ductless climate control for year-round comfort with near-zero grid draw.
Project Details
Services
- Off-Grid Solar Integration
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Shipping Container Conversion
- Custom Interior Millwork
Location
Malibu, CA
Highlights
Complete Self-Sustaining Solar, Floor-to-Ceiling Glass Walls, Horizontal Wood Paneling
Project Gallery
The fully fabricated exterior footprint with massive pane glass sliders, sustainable green roofing, and cantilevered awnings.
Continuous wood-paneled interior ceiling and walls contrasting cleanly against the industrial dark blue structural steel.
The high-efficiency interior living space featuring split climate control and custom finish carpentry wrapped entirely in wood.