As compared to Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential represents multiple container home units that are combined into larger structures, or larger developments of multiple smaller structures. In most cases, this means apartments and condominiums.
Due to their flexibility with prefabricated construction, shipping containers work well for large multi-family housing complexes. They also offer the ability to provide semi-permanent housing, serving a need for a specific amount of time, then being able to be transported to another site later.