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Creative Building Projects Using Sailing Ship Design

Believe it or not there is a group of architects that have developed some very stylish residences out of the humble shipping container. Not only residences, there have also been hundreds of metal shipping containers used for museums, restaurants and weekend houses. You would not even realize that these beautiful and creative structures were once hauling supplies across the country.

The shipping containers are stacked, painted and customized to form the outer structure of the houses. Glass ceilings, walls and windows add light and give the structures a very bright and airy look.

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A marine paint is used for painting sailboats, yachts and ships that use both fresh and salt water. Its readily applied on both military and professional ships. This paint is also applied to freighters, passenger ships, offshore oil rigs, container ships, tankers, recreational yachts and boats as well as inland waterway ships, tow boats and barges. Marine paints contain high levels of copper and tin to kelp prevent or eliminate fouling from biological organisms, slime and algae. Its preferred in harsh marine environments because its highly engineered to prevent organic buildup and damage.

Today, we find some natural materials being used for marine paint formulations to produce environmentally friendly marine paints. Scientists use tube worms in dead powder form, green algae, and garlic as natural anti fouling components and it gives your vessel an all round protection from chemical, insects and worm damage.

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Nautical themed interior designs are very popular right now, especially for anyone with a love of the water. Even if you choose to stay on dry land, you can still have a nautical touch in your home and use antique ship pieces, lighthouses and seashells that will make you feel like you’re in the middle of the ocean. Lighting is, of course, one of the most important elements of interior design, so it would stand to reason that nautical lamps of all shapes and sizes should be incorporated in yours.

Lighthouses are a very recognizable symbol, and represent many things for many people. For anyone who loves to travel, each lighthouse can represent a place they’ve visited or hope to someday. More metaphorically, lighthouses symbolize a warning of danger ahead, as well as a beacon over the horizon guiding you home. Nautical lamps in the shapes and colors of familiar lighthouses will make you smile every time you turn them on. They don’t necessarily have to be an exact replica. Even having some of the same colors and an overall style can accent a nautical theme.

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