Prefabricated holiday homes appeal through their distinctive, practical designs and the experience of staying in a compact retreat.

Increasingly, people want these small dwellings to serve as year-round homes.

Construction companies and architects have recognised this demand, developing holiday houses that can also become permanent shelters.

Described as a “home for modern nomads”, this dwelling is made from a shipping container and clad in timber panels.

Shipping containers are also converted into kiosks, small shops, beauty and hair salons, and tourist facilities.

The house contains a living room, a kitchen with a dining area, a bedroom and a bathroom. The original description presents it as energy-efficient, earthquake-resistant and movable.