6 Prefab Shelters for People in Need #2

welcome to cgs tech a reliable shelter is an essential human need it provides us comfort security and protection natural disasters and conflicts can leave many people displaced while an economic downturn 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 shelter solutions out there besides the standard tents provided by the un or other aid agencies this is part two in our prefab shelter series for more information check out the links below [Music] life shelter is a simple sustainable and well-insulated shelter for re-housing projects around the world it was designed for rapid re-housing and emergencies but can present a permanent housing solution as well eliminating the need for tents which are often discarded life shelter is constructed from curved insulation panels that give it a distinctive arched shape and ensure comfortable indoor conditions in any climate the panels can then be plastered with local materials such as clay or limestone for a more permanent and solid structure the sturdy construction sound insulation and lockable doors offer families a feeling of safety and privacy simple construction with insulation makes for a superior dwelling than a tent although a bit more expensive the life shelter makes it up with a 15 to 25 year life span making it more cost effective in the long run the design is modular making it adaptable to any size and the panels can be packed up and moved should the need arise life shelter has been stress tests for earthquakes fire and hurricanes and is suited for different climates the self-supporting shelter is easy to erect even without skilled labor and does not require any special tools only the raw stonewall panels that make up the basic structure are imported all other materials are sourced locally it is also suitable for a wide range of applications besides a shelter like a classroom storage office and many more the life shelter comes in three panel sized designs from four to six meters wide and in any floor size depending on the number of panels used reinforced panels steel floor frame and plaster give a structural quality and create comfortable internal space since 2013 the life shelter company has built hundreds of structures in 12 different countries the conestoga hut is a micro shelter for people experiencing homelessness the hut is designed as a hard shelled insulated structure that can be quickly and cheaply built by a few volunteers with little construction experience it was originally developed by the community supported shelters a non-profit with a focus on creating low-cost big impact solutions for supplying basic shelters and a supportive community to those in need conestoga huts are designed to provide a basic level of security and relief to people in need in a timely manner and cost effectively huts are weatherproof offers some insulation are mold resistant and are lockable for peace of mind when leaving the name is derived from conestoga wagons because of similarities to the covered wagons used in the exploration of the american west the huts have a 60 square foot living space with a 3 foot porch but can be built larger as well the organization offers a step-by-step manual on how to build a conestoga hut right on their website with photos and illustrations it guides you through the tools and materials you'll need the build and the assembly process and how to get the community engaged as well the cost of base materials is about a thousand dollars the community supported shelters builds one for about two and a half thousand dollars but that includes a heater smoke and carbon monoxide detector bed frame mattress other accessories and a maintenance fee currently conestoga huts have been installed at several sites in oregon and washington some of these sites are operated by community supported shelters and some are operated by other non-profit or faith-based groups that purchase the huts from css shelterbox is an international disaster relief charity from the united kingdom that provides emergency shelter and other vital aid to communities overwhelmed by a natural disaster or a conflict the aid comes in a sturdy green box called shelter box which typically includes a tent as a temporary shelter or a shelter kit that allows people to build or rebuild their own shelters other items included in the shelter box can range from a mosquito net water filter water carrier cooking sets tool kit solar light blankets and more the boxes are designed to help people who have lost everything not just their home and precious belongings but practical tools and utensils that create a framework for everyday life the aid is tailored to the nature of each disaster and location and is therefore not always the same for some disaster hit communities family size tents are the best solution while in other cases heavy-duty tarpaulins ropes nails and other tools are needed for improvised shelters or to patch up damaged buildings for winter conditions the aid is more suited to support families with clothing warm blankets thick mattresses insulated tents and other items they might need to face the freezing cold an average cost of a shelter box is about 600 british pounds or 830 dollars but that can vary greatly shelter box teams work with disaster hit communities around the world offering emergency shelter and other essential items to support them in rebuilding their lives over the last 20 years they've provided aid in over a hundred countries supporting families to get back on their feet after hurricanes earthquakes conflicts droughts tsunamis landslides and so on the organization stores aid in strategic locations around the world so it can be deployed as quickly as possible in case of an emergency shelter 2.0 is a plywood structure that anyone can build with the assistance of a cnc router the design in several versions is open and freely shared and has been constructed all over the world it is much easier to export digital files and instructions than it is to ship the finished product that way the money for labor and shipping can stay with the user if they are willing to put in some work originally conceived as transitional housing and emergencies shelter 2.0 has been used as housing for the homeless as a team building project in schools and as a diy project for hobbyists shelter 2.0 can be easily assembled without any prior construction experience or the use of power tools other than a cordless drill making it easy and safe for a volunteer workforce the shelters can be enlarged by adding length to either end the parts are fabricated from standard building materials the estimated cost of a 10 by 16 foot shelter will run between 1 500 to 2 250. in materials shelter 2.0 was designed for efficient cnc cutting either by end users themselves or at a cnc workshop cnc cutting provides accuracy hard to achieve with hand making templates the end shelter is easily assembled since every part is precision cut and there are very few different pieces the tarp can be removed once it has been set up and then made more permanent by either plywood sheathing with a rubber membrane or some sort of metal or shingles sprung structures are high performance tension fabric structures that can be used in a variety of industrial and non-industrial applications including disaster relief and homeless housing the company offers a rapid response solution that can be shipped within days constructed in as little as two weeks and provide all-weather durability sprung shelters are used around the world for rapid response medical facilities temporary housing emergency operations and so on these large dormitory style shelters can provide a temporary or long-term solution and can be set up with a variety of accessories to perfectly suit any specific use needs they can also be dismantled and relocated for any future building needs with low construction costs limited foundation requirements and the ability to deliver and build quicker than conventional building types sprung provides an ideal solution for communities in need of temporary housing or navigation centers navigation centers allow cities to provide safe and secure accommodations as well as basic life services bathrooms showers laundry counseling and medical care the interior can accommodate separate rooms or larger communal areas people experiencing homelessness can be given the help they need while preparing them for a transition to longer term housing sprung structures are built with extruded aluminum arches that are integrally connected to an all-weather outer performance architectural membrane able to withstand high wind loads and to shed snow an effective insulation system using blanket fiberglass insulation finished with an interior membrane make sprung structures comfortable all year round while lowering operating costs they can be fitted with daylight panels stylish windows and doors and glazing walls to allow more natural light built with a guarantee of up to 25 years on the architectural membrane and up to 50 years on the aluminum substructure sprung structures are known for their durability and long-term performance this next company quite light has developed a unique modular panel system envisioned as a solution for a variety of applications where a lightweight portable modular shelter is needed the result is a rugged structure that assembles with only a screwdriver in a short time the company offers two products the quick cabin and the tail feather camper the quick cabin is a 10 by 10 feet structure made of polyethylene panel system components that have the right mixture of strength and flexibility to guarantee the panels will always fit together and provide a strong durable shelter for many years the panels are uv treated and foam filled for insulation to assemble the shelter the panels are connected at the top middle and bottom with interlocking tabs using simple screws a watertight edge gasket provides a seal between the panels located on the interior are threaded inserts on each panel for the installation of furnishings and additional inlets and outlets for heating cooling water and electricity two extension kits can be added to the quick cabin each extending the length by three and a half feet when not in use the panels nest together for compact storage or shipping the roof is made of a lightweight aluminum framework and a three-layer roof cover consisting of a heavy-duty vinyl outside a lofty middle insulation layer and protective lightweight inner membrane the quick cabin price starts at about seven and a half thousand dollars and goes up with add-ons the tail feather camper is a lightweight modular shell that will adapt to many small utility trailers it weighs 375 pounds which allows it to be towed by smaller vehicles the shape of the camper provides a surprising amount of interior space as well as low wind resistance when traveling the camper can be removed and function as a semi-permanent shelter or disassembled and neatly stored away when not in use the price starts at about six thousand dollars thanks for watching more videos on housing and construction coming soon stay tuned

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Length: 11min 39sec (699 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 22 2021