Green travel, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of the travel industry, continues to grow in popularity across the globe as people become more concerned with the health of the planet.

As tourism’s role in the Sri Lankan economy grows each year this budding new trend will soon impact the local industry.

The pioneer in converting marine containers to usable work space in Sri Lanka, Advantis Engineering has partnered with the team behind The Box House Tangalle to create a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly villa.

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings past Galle city in Tangalle, The Box House provides visitors with an ideal, environmentally friendly and serene escape from the city.

“Green or Sustainable tourism is being sought after across the world by a growing movement of conscientious travellers who are more sensitive to the effects of environmental change. It is no longer enough to only have green operational practices,” said Malisha Kodituwakku, Architect and co-owner of the Box House.

Convertainers by Advantis Engineering provides customers with quick, easily made and unique living spaces, by utilizing upcycled freight containers. In addition, the prefabricated and modular nature of Convertainers allows them to be tailored to meet any specific need with even future additions to the structure possible without disruption to ongoing operations.

It is our flagship product for our vision of a compact, modular living space that is both eco-friendly and easily deployable,” said Kamal Wimalaratne, General Manager, Advantis Engineering.

Source : http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/06/08/business/153268/advantis-engineering-partners-box-house-tangalle