Inspired by British simple container houses, in 20 10, French universities transformed containers into student dormitories.
This dormitory uses waste containers as raw materials, does not need a brick and a tile, and is fireproof and waterproof, with a service life of about 80 years.
The container dormitory has complete facilities, including kitchen, bathroom, study desks and chairs and wireless network.
Universities in northern France took the lead in adopting container dormitories, because this region has the second largest export port in France, and the container freight volume ranks first in the country.
The head of the accommodation management department of Lille University in northern France said: "The school will not provide dormitories for all freshmen, but renting a house outside is very expensive. With the container dormitory, students feel very cheap. "
According to the person in charge, the monthly rent of container dormitory is 250 euros, including water, electricity and internet fees, which is 1/3 of the off-campus rental price.
"Many students work part-time to earn living expenses during their studies. When their economic conditions improve, they will apply to move out and leave the dormitory to students who need it more. "