Peter Halkin

Peter Halkin was born in 1971 in Columbus, Ohio and he is a civil engineer who has spent over twenty years in the construction industry. Peter’s career started with a focus on traditional construction, where he gained extensive experience working on a variety of projects including residential homes and commercial buildings. In recent years, Peter has shifted his focus to the exciting and eco-friendly world of shipping container homes. This interest started a few years ago when he stumbled upon a documentary about the environmental benefits and unique design possibilities of using shipping containers as building materials. Intrigued, he began researching and soon found himself immersed in this niche field. Peter’s transition to shipping container home construction has been a rewarding journey, combining his extensive background in traditional construction with innovative techniques specific to container homes. Peter’s book, "Shipping Container Homes", written in a friendly and approachable tone, provides step-by-step guidance from planning and designing your home to the practicalities of construction and maintenance. Peter's goal is to make sustainable building accessible to everyone, sharing tips and tricks that can help even the most novice builder succeed.