Innovative Real Estate with Three Squared, Inc.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:​

• What's up with the supply chain?
• Have container costs have been affected by the recent supply chain challenges?
• Debunking the myth that shipping containers cost more. 
• How we implement our core value of "being a good steward" in our design process.
• ...Is it cheaper to build what you want rather than buy it?
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: The Bella House! 

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

>> Ask us about your project here.

To learn more about designing & building with shipping containers, check out these supplemental episodes:

1) Best Advice for Beginner Developers: How to Start & How Much It Will Cost

2) Cargo Architecture 101: What You NEED to Know About Building with Shipping Containers

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

In this episode series, we cover as many FAQs as we possibly can in 30 minutes. These are some of the TOP questions we get over & again as experts in the container home industry.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:​

• How to know what kind of foundation you'll need for your home.
• One weird myth about insulating container homes & how this ACTUALLY works in all climate zones. 
• What kind of roof is required for container homes?
• Our best advice for balancing your design choices with your budget & cost fluctuations.
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: The Beechwood House! 

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

>> Ask us about your project here.

To learn more about designing & building with shipping containers, check out these supplemental episodes:

1) Best Advice for Beginner Developers: How to Start & How Much It Will Cost

2) Cargo Architecture 101: What You NEED to Know About Building with Shipping Containers

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

How do you use shipping containers to create movable studio units? Dive into this very first episode in our Case Study series to find out.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• How Grove Studios is creating affordable places for artists to work.
• Why container lend themselves to cost efficiency on these units.
• What it really takes to create a 24/7 service using technology.
• Our BEST practices for permitting a movable unit. 
• Why shipping containers are a great material for sound control.
• How you can create your own GrovePod.
• Breck's project highlight of the the week: Grove Studios!

>> Ask us about your project here.

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

Learn more about Grove Studios:
https://grovestudios.space/

To learn more about designing & building with shipping containers, check out these supplemental episodes:

1) Best Advice for Beginner Developers: How to Start & How Much It Will Cost

2) Cargo Architecture 101: What You NEED to Know About Building with Shipping Containers

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

Want a tour of Three Squared's process? We’ll open the door and show you inside in today’s episode of Innovative Real Estate.

In this episode, you’ll learn what makes Three Squared different, who it’s for, and what allows our process to provide extraordinary results for our clients. We’ll even give you an overview of Three Squared's Three-Step Process that takes projects from design to completion, and address common blocks people have so you can take informed, empowered, and confident action towards the pursuit of your goals.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• How we can kickstart your path toward a successful project.
• Three Squared's Three-Step Process: Design it, Draw it, Build it.
• The top mistakes you might be making in your early design planning.
• Our tips for creating your "capital stack" & recognizing pre-development funds. ​
• Why it is CRUCIAL to have a team that communicates well. 
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: MOJO Detroit!

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

>> Ask us about your project here.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

It's no secret the building industry has remained unchanged for years... we've been building homes the same way for 400+ years... effectively smacking sticks together with rocks to frame houses out of trees.

Those of us who are out to challenge convention have learned what it really takes to innovate in the design & building industry.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• What it takes to achieve 100% project approval despite the stigma of shipping container homes.
• How to get started with creating your "capital stack".
• Our TOP TIPS for talking with your bank about innovative building styles.
• What you might be missing in your search for the RIGHT General Contractor.
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: The Haven!

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Tour our Model Center in 3D here.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

>> Ask us about your project here.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

Scott Shall is the Associate Dean & Associate Professor of Architecture at the College of Architecture & Design at Lawrence Technological University. He is also the Founding Director of the International Design Clinic... as well as a Founding Member of Houm - an architectural design partnership that is combining forces with Three Squared to provide innovative solutions for affordable housing.

Houm's construction approaches marry the promise of robotics, digital fabrication and industrial manufacturing to realize a smarter process and a product that is more sensible, better crafted and more beautiful than anything currently on the market.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• How technology & digital fabrication can combat the affordable housing crisis.
• Solutions for connecting historical building practices with modern technologies.
• Debunking the question of cost per square foot.
• How Houm uses algorithms to create buildings with the price and time that housing expects. 
• What Three Squared's partnership with Houm will mean for the future of accessible housing.
• Merging methods to go beyond just shipping containers. 
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: Lakeville Animal Clinic!

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

>> Ask us about your project HERE.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

What is it REALLY like building with Shipping Containers? If you've looked into this innovative construction method, you've most likely found a lot of conflicting information.

Our recommendation? Take your advice from the experts: Three Squared has 13 completed projects and 37 active projects... with 4 of these under construction at the time of this recording.

We're an open book, and on this episode we share our REAL WORLD experience of designing & building with containers... the pro's & con's as well as how to avoid hiccups along the way.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• The top concerns & misconception about building with shipping containers... and how to navigate through them.
• What makes shipping containers such a fascinating building material.
• The secret to building FASTER & how that translates into COST SAVINGS.
• How Three Squared navigates permitting & building code the right way.
• Container homes VS. traditional homes when they are appraised.
• The easiest way to avoid exposure to toxic materials.
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: Cass Tiny Home!

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

>> Ask us about your project HERE.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

We know what you're thinking... "How much does it cost?" That question is bound to come up sooner or later as you plan for your upcoming project, and we'd prefer to address this with you sooner than later.

On this episode, Leslie, Breck & Claire dive head first into the REAL challenges that will arise on your development journey and how to SQUASH them up front by properly planning your project.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• The first 3 things you NEED to consider when starting to plan your project
• The top challenges you will encounter when creating your budget, and how to overcome them.
• What about building with shipping containers? Can it really save on costs?
• How Three Squared helps you put your budget together the right way.
• What it REALLY took to achieve our 100% permit approval rate.
• 3 simple ways you can control your costs.
• Breck's Project Highlight of The Week: Lone Tree Point Acres!

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

Find the full show notes from today's episode here.

>> Ask us about your project HERE.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

Wondering HOW to begin your next project as a real estate developer? Look no further than the Innovative Real Estate Podcast with Leslie Horn, Breck Crandell & Claire Ollila from Three Squared, Inc. On this podcast, we will open up our entire playbook of lessons learned from over a decade of experience in innovating the way buildings are designed & built.

Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn from us in this episode:

• Who we are, why we're launching this thing, and why you've gotta tune in.
• What to expect from the show (AKA your blueprint for success).
• How we got started in this space (hint: it was far from easy)
• Obstacles we had to overcome to experience the success we have today.

For behind the scenes footage, project updates & more, follow @threesquaredinc on Instagram.

>> Join the waitlist to work with our team! Ask us about your project HERE.

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

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