Spend a decent amount of time in Amsterdam, either as a tourist, worker, or student, and you'll eventually see some form of container housing. Over the past decade, as builders struggle to keep up with demands, housing corporations and the city of Amsterdam have had to get creative, hence the shipping containers. What used to be a container that would travel around the world or sit on the docks of some port city, are given windows, heating, plumbing, and all the basic characteristics of a livable apartment. The only caveat being, you're in a container!

But nothing I'm telling you is new news in this town.

What is new is that one of the largest housing corporations in the city has started a container housing building factory. The facility is located in the East of Amsterdam and will be focused on giving job and skills training to young people. Don't worry, they will only work 2 days a week and training jobs at the container factory will only last a few months.

It is expected that the factory will produce 200 container housing units per year. So while they may not be the MOST comfortable housing in the city, it is good to know there is another initiative for not only creating more housing, but also for giving young people a chance to learn something practical for the future.