MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING 1

MAIN FEATURES

Quick and easy to set up

• Bolting system allows for easy set-up in one day with three workers.
• No special equipment required. A level, ratchet and hammer are the only tools needed to set up and dismantle the house.
• All components can be carried by hand.

Quick and easy to dismantle and move to another location

Resistant to adverse weather conditions and earthquakes

• Designed to withstand up to Category 4 hurricanes (wind speeds of up to 251 km/h).
• Low inertial mass for resisting major earthquakes.

Flexible

• Four different types of anchors adapting to a wide range of soil conditions.
• Since several panels are interchangeable, door and window locations can be varied.

Long-lasting

• Pressure-treated against termites and mould.

Upgradable

• Possibility of easily incorporating other components (additional rooms or sanitary facilities).
• Designed to form part of longer-term housing solution.

Environmentally friendly materials

• Wood is low in embodied energy. It is produced naturally and requires far less energy than other building materials. It also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The wood used is FSC-or PEFC-certified to ensure it comes from a sustainable source.

Involvement of local labour

• Training offered to workers and the local population to encourage their active participation in the construction process.

Affordable

Other

• Uses simple materials.
• Designed to be comfortable in a wide range of extreme weather conditions.
• Meets international specifications and standards.
• Easily maintained by occupants.
• Possibility of personalizing the houses so occupants feel more at home.
• Possibility of insulating and adding finishing materials.
• Optional awning for creating an outdoor living space.
• Optional rainwater harvesting system.

TWO ANCHORING SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR GREATER FLEXIBILITY

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

OTHER SOLUTIONS