Shipping Container Communities

Join the Movement: Building a Better Tomorrow with Shipping Container Communities

Welcome to the official mission hub of Steve Deubel and Boxcar Universe — where innovation meets compassion.

We believe everyone deserves safe, sustainable, and affordable housing. That’s why we’re organizing a visionary movement to design and build shipping container communities —starting in Phoenix, Arizona — with plans to expand across the country.

Our Mission

To inspire change and create impact by transforming unused shipping containers into vibrant, cost-effective, eco-friendly micro-communities — offering dignity, opportunity, and hope to veterans, low-income families, and individuals facing housing insecurity

Why Shipping Containers?

Affordable & Scalable
Fast to Build
Eco-Friendly & Repurposed
Durable & Safe
Visually Stunning with Modern Design

We’re looking for partners who:

Believe in sustainable living
Want to invest in a movement that solves real problems
Have skills, resources, or networks to build community
Care about homeless veterans, urban development, and social impact

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Who is Steve Deubel?

Steve is Arizona’s favorite general contractor and host of Boxcar Universe, a weekly podcast showcasing container homes, design trends, and real stories from innovators, contractors, and community builders. With decades of experience and a deep passion for purpose-driven construction, Steve is now leading this national mission — one container at a time.

Phoenix Is Just the Beginning

Let’s build a blueprint in the Valley and take this model nationwide — city by city, block by block — creating hope, homes, and impact.

“This isn’t just about homes. It’s about people, purpose, and the power of possibility.” – Steve Deubel