MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP ATTAINABLE
Welcome to McKellar Development LLC, Kansas City's home of attainable and efficient living solutions. We believe in the power of home ownership – it's more than a possession, it's a sense of security, it builds equity, and provides personal space.
That's why we are passionate about designing, building and selling these unique homes.
Our innovative approach uses steel shipping containers (the kind you see stacked on freighters), transforming them into new, cozy, safe homes that are priced within reach. From single units to two-story homes and duplexes, the possibilities are endless.
Join us on this digitally documented journey as we build the first shipping container office in our founder's own backyard. Once complete, we plan to start building homes, bringing dreams to life.
Be a part of our journey to redefine home ownership in Kansas City and beyond.
This is our model container home office in rural KC.
THE WORK: BUILD
Our builder actually cut out the doors, windows and utility locations on their site and delivered the container to the back yard in rural Smithville. The design includes French doors and two picture windows. On the backside we chose three clerestory windows which are perfect for gathering sunshine.
This photo depicts the wooden frame interior being installed just like a traditional "stick built" home. Wiring and plumbing components were added at this time. An independent inspector checked to make sure everything was installed "to code" and then insulation was blown onto the walls and ceiling.
THE WORK: Interior & Installation
Concrete piers were poured for each corner and the container was dropped on. See the photo below where the crane “flying” the container over the barn. We added ship lap to the walls, bead board to the ceiling with LED puck lights and a mini-split for comfort.
If you have a moment, take a look at the link below to better understand the need for housing in greater Kansas City.