6 Prefab Shelters for People in Need #1

hi and welcome to cgs tech a reliable shelter is an essential human requirement it provides us comfort security and protection earthquakes natural disasters and wars can leave many people displaced while an economic downturn and unforesee circumstances like a pandemic can create a homelessness crisis responding to a disaster or a crisis requires fast easy and cost-effective solutions in this video we'll take a look at some innovative shelter solutions that can provide relief to those in need [Music] alaskan-based inter-shelter offers a quick and cost-effective shelter solution for a multitude of situations like emergency relief homeless housing camping getaway or military post their shelters feature a dome-shaped design consisting of hard sided composite panels inter shelter dome is a frameless structure with the strength of a standard building but the mobility of a tent one dome can be assembled by two people in less than four hours with nothing more than a screwdriver wrench and a step ladder enter shelter's 50-year lifespan and ability to withstand 40 feet of snow in 160 mile an hour winds make it well suited for difficult climates domes can be equipped with every component needed for a comfortable stay including a kitchen shower loft and off-grid systems they are available in two sizes 14 feet in diameter with 154 square foot floor space and 20 feet in diameter with 314 square foot floor space ample lighting from the windows and glass doors keeps the interiors bright the cost of the larger version is about twelve thousand dollars for the shell plus add-on costs for the flooring system insulation and so on when assembled in a group the intra shelter creates a tight-knit community of domed homes that can be connected to make larger layouts the company was established in 1992 with the desire to get homeless veterans off the streets inner shelter domes have come a long way since then and are now being used extensively in the hospitality sector better shelter is a collaborative effort between the ikea foundation and the united nations refugee agency intending to create durable low-cost and rapidly deployable shelters for people displaced by conflicts and natural disasters around the world it offers a dignified and weatherproof home for displaced people and a cost-effective solution for humanitarian organizations since 2015 over 65 000 of them have been provided to refugee camps transit sites and emergencies in over 70 countries across the world better shelter is designed to be shipped flat packed in two cardboard boxes and then assembled on site all the necessary tools and instructions come included it can be installed in five to six hours by a team of four people with minimum site preparation and no electricity required the unit measures 17.5 square meters or 188 square feet in size the structures steel frame is securely anchored to the ground and clad with tough yet lightweight roof and wall panels made of polyelephant foam treated with uv protection the unit includes four windows 4 ventilation openings and a lockable door a solar panel on the roof generates power to illuminate a built-in lamp as well as power for the charging of electronic devices the modular design of the better shelter also enables alterations in size and layout sections can be added and removed to create different size facilities the shelter can be disassembled moved and reassembled the shelter's expected lifespan is 3 years with basic maintenance the current cost of a unit is 1 150 euros or about 1 360 us dollars the shelter can also come in a frame only version simply called structure the metal framework can be covered with a tarp and serve as an emergency shelter in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or a conflict over time as communities recover structure can be upgraded with local materials by residents themselves enabling incremental upgrading adaptable to different climates building traditions and norms shift pods are heavy-duty pop-up shelters great for festivals camping guest rooms emergency relief and refugee camps they utilize latest space composite fabrics and a special seam sealing technology to make them element resistant and to provide a comfortable stay even in harsh conditions designed for the heat of the desert the shift pod works equally well in the snow reflective fabrics keep the heat out and the warmth of your body in while it is still cold out these four season shelters are built to last and provide years of comfort while having tent like mobility and ease of use the latest iteration shift pod 3 is built on an integrated carbon fiber frame and hub system allowing for a quick setup and making it robust the special all-season multi-layered fabric system is heat reflective and insulated with mildew protection and hydrophobic coatings to protect against the elements standard shift pod 3 stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall in the center and with 107 square foot floor space shift pods come in xl and mini versions as well at about 50 pounds overall for the standard version shift pod is lightweight and comes self-contained with integrated poles it can be set up and taken down by just one person in mere minutes other features include convection vents fine mesh bug screens on six windows and two doors storage pockets ports for power cords and more shift pods xl can be connected together with a tunnel system at the time of making this video standard shift pod 3 goes for about 1500 for every 20 units sold the company contributes one unit to a charity cause the humana hut shelter system is a rapidly deployable accommodation solution that provides shelter safety and comfort to emergency service workers like firefighters to refugees and those affected by natural disasters or housing to remote working environments the humana hunt was initially conceived in 2013 as the solution to the growing humanitarian crisis created by the syrian civil war since then the humana hut system has developed into a complete field infrastructure system not just for humanitarian purposes but for any kind of field accommodation needs the base unit humana hut is a foldable box that can be packed in numbers into a shipping container and then deployed on site shipping containers are repurposed as a bathroom unit utility room community space and storage facility each humana hut can sleep up to eight people and has power and water hookups a table benches sink and heating it is insulated and can withstand harsh weather conditions a unit can be erected in five minutes by a small team and a forklift these pop-up foldable containers are quick and easy to set up or pack up whilst leaving a minimal environmental footprint structures are strong rigid and climate controlled and having a 20-year lifespan a humana hut system proves to be more cost effective in the long run compared to alternatives such as prefabricated buildings and tents because the utilities are all above ground ground preparation is usually not necessary the humana hut field infrastructure system can be installed on soft or hard ground and can utilize power from any source power can be grid connected or off-grid with a generator and there are renewable options available pallet is a social purpose enterprise with a mission to provide access to housing and employment for those experiencing homelessness with its low cost and effective shelter solutions for more than half a million people facing homelessness across the united states the pallet shelters can provide a stepping stone into a life of stability pallet shelter is a personal safe and dignified basic accommodation space that can be put up in a matter of hours made in the usa of durable aluminum frame and composite panel materials with a 10 plus year life span panels are mold rot and pest resistant and easy to clean and repair the units are flat packed so as many as 30 shelters per truck can be shipped to their assembly destination they can be assembled with minimal tools on sites ranging from parking lots to grassy fields pallet shelters feature a structural aluminum floor which serves as a built-in foundation eliminating the need for any foundation work units are secured to the ground usually by staking shelters can come in varying levels of insulation and are already outfitted with pull down beds climate control safety features electricity and more to be ready for residents to move in a locking door provides security and peace of mind allowing residents to lock their personal belongings and leave their shelter to engage in their community access jobs and participate in other crucial activities the units come in two sizes a 64 square feet two bed unit with a starting price of five and a half thousand dollars and a hundred square feet four bed unit starting at about nine thousand dollars pallet shelters are designed without a kitchen or a bathroom because they are intended to be used in a community setting where these facilities exist on site another reason is that the plumbing is expensive to build and maintain and would drive up the price substantially although the company is currently prototyping a version with a bathroom a larger community room and kitchen facility as well pallet currently does not sell any of its units to one-off customers all employees who build pallet shelters are formally homeless addicted or incarcerated themselves and have found stability through meaningful employment living wage pay and a supportive environment the maggie shelter is a sturdy highly insulated sustainable shelter that is adaptable to all climates it is a new type of temporary shelter that is set up like a tent but acts like a building this is achieved by a double layered skin that can be filled with local materials like sand to create an insulation layer the maggie shelter is designed to serve communal activities medical facilities schools community centers and temperature controlled warehouses in these uses the shelter can foster education and community and provide clean and safe spaces for medical treatment and supply storage the shelter comes as a building kit package that can be set up by six adults in two days all the parts can be mounted from the ground up no cranes or heavy tools are needed the frame is made with extruded aluminum profiles protected against outdoor influences by tough polyester fabric sheets that serve as walls and a roof the fabric is coated with fire retardant windows are made with two layers of transparent fabric with insulating layers of bubble wrap in between the hollow walls and roof of the maggie are filled with local insulating materials such as straw sand or even plastic waste the maggie shelter controls inside temperature by using mass inertia of materials like sand and light insulation boards sand stabilizes temperature fluctuations between day and night and the installation boards keep the optimal temperature inside once achieved the maggie can be upgraded with a fixed floor that uses the same aluminum profiles as the rest of the structure between the beams the floor can also be insulated with local materials or other insulation heating comes in the form of a standard wood burning stove while small windows offers some natural light and ventilation the shelter is also modular and can be joined with other units to increase available space thanks for watching another video on prefab shelters coming soon stay tuned until next time

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Length: 12min 5sec (725 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 08 2021