#017 - Brenda Kelly is the founder of IQ Container Homes and lives in Taupo, New Zealand. She has plenty of experience living in shipping container homes and is passionate about design and space optimisation. Brenda has built a reputation for being an expert in container-based design and construction.In this conversation we talk about:Brenda’s journey living in different shipping container homesBenefits of container homes vs traditional tiny home buildsConsent and council regulations for container homesAll about IQ Container Homes and what services Brenda and her team offerWhat to consider and ask about when finding a business in your area that can custom build a container home for youLots more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/017And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!You can get in touch with Brenda here:W: https://www.iqcontainerhomes.co.nz/ E: info@iqcontainerhomes.co.nz Airbnb: Lake Taupo Modern Container HomeYou can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.Support the show