The Container Space is a design studio and prototyping shop located at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Environmental Center at Loy Farm. The structure was built out of four repurposed intermodal shipping containers by Environmental Studies students at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, under the direction of Dr. Robert Charest. It is the home of ENS’ concentration in Responsible Design and the Building Arts, and is now available, on a limited basis, to Maker Hub users.

Access

The Container Space is only available by appointment. To request access, email makerhub@elon.edu with details of your project, including:

  • A brief outline of your project
  • What equipment you’d like to use
  • Any experience you have with that equipment
  • What days and times of day work for you
  • Any deadlines you’re working with

Equipment

The Container Space provides access to every tool needed for basic wood-working:

  • Drill Press
  • 15 inch Planer
  • 8 inch Joiner
  • 17 inch Band Saw
  • 12 inch Drum Sander
  • Boring Machine
  • Table Saw
  • 10 inch Chop Saw
  • 10 inch Radial Arm Saw
  • Panel Saw
  • 12 inch Disk Sander
  • Oscillating Spindle sander
  • Plate Joiner
  • Hand Planer
  • Circular Saws
  • General Wood-shop Equipment

Materials

Materials are not provided so you’ll need to bring your own. No pressure treated lumber or ferrous materials are allowed.

Questions? Email makerhub@elon.edu