a system and method for a panel system containing embedded electronic elements providing both housing for the electronics and structural support . a preferred embodiment of the system is for a container security system , which is constructed into or conforming onto the roof , walls , door , or base of a cargo container is provided . the panel system may consist of a variety of electronic elements , batteries or power elements , sensors , a processing element to collect the sensor data , and a communications element to transmit outside of the container .