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Connect Shelter 3
Connect Homes
Democratizing high-end design for the masses from the Los Angeles-based housing manufacturer, Connect Homes, comes Connect Shelters, a new line of state-certified rapidly-deployable, single-module housing units using purpose-built steel frame modules, fully finished in the factory and ready to drop on any site with off-grid capabilities built-in at a price of $30,000 per bed/bathroom.
Nearly Ready (Prior Use Cases)
$90,000
3 residents / 3 bedrooms
$30,000 / resident
Medium Term (1-10 years)
| 60 days offsite | 2 days onsite |
Connect Homes, a leader in modern, green prefab homes, introduces Connect Shelters. This growing line of State-Approved shelter solutions was created to address spectrum of different housing needs — from temporary to permanent. These units can be quickly and inexpensively deployed, without requiring a foundation or in-ground utilities. With unmatched flexibility, function, and pricing, Connect Shelters take personal space seriously — sleeping units have the option of en-suite bathrooms. All rooms come equipped with separate mechanical systems. The Shelter Range comes with different ADA option and can be built out with kitchens. Ideal for Homeless, Educational, and Skilled Nursing facilities, these units can be deployed nationally and come with integrated iso-blocks to assist in ease of handling.
- Quoted Total Cost: $80,000-90,000
- Planned Occupancy (1 person/bed): 3-4 beds
- Estimated Cost Per Bed: $20,000-30,000
- Quote’s Total Interior Square Footage: 320 sqft
- Quote Includes # Units: 3 units
- Used for Shelter Before: Not used as shelter yet
- Readiness: Nearly Ready (Prior Use Cases)
- In Stock / Ready to Ship Today: No
- Manufacturer Identified and Available: N/A
- Setup Speed: 14 days – Can go from signed PO to shipping modules in under 60 days.
- Setup Difficulty: Low skill (RV, tent)
- % Built Onsite: <10% – Arrives Ready, Almost All Built/Assembled Off-Site
- Portability: Semi-Mobile (detachable, minor disassembly)
- Intended Use of Shelter: Medium Term (1-10 years)
| Design Advantages | Many Shelter structures require substantial site work that can delay their implementation by months or years. Purpose designed to be able to “boondock” like a trailer, and offered in conjunction with a service contract with United Rentals, Connect Shelters provide a true “out of the box” solution to the problems of sheltering people in times of need. Because these shelters are built on the same assembly line as Connect Homes, they are among the most efficiently and best built structures in the industry. Connect Homes estimates to be able to build four of these shelters a day by September 2020. Note: Other floorplans with ADA units and kitchens are available. |
| Manufacturer Identified | Yes |
| Used for shelter in the U.S.? | No |
| Prior use examples | Shelters can be used across multiple use cases where additional isolated sleeping/habitation units are required — these include temporary, permanent, and permanent temporary homeless shelters; additional dormitory overflow from boarding schools and colleges; and patient relocation for skilled nursing facilities. |
| Prior use comments | |
| Building experience comments | Connect Homes runs one of the most advanced prefab factories in the industry. Homes and shelters are built on an assembly line that produces one 2,000 sf steel-framed house every six working days. |
| Intended use cases | |
| R-value (insulation) | 31-40 |
| Risk Category | II |
| Roof Load (PSF) | 20 |
| Indoor Clearance Height (ft) | |
| Waterproof? | Yes |
| Professional Engineer Stamp? | California Register Architect |
| Conforms to ICC’s Temporary Structure and Uses Code | Units are approved based on ICC/IRC R2 code (permanent installation). Shelters come with approved and installed Fire Sprinklers. Units are capable of being temporarily installed, with off-grid utilities |
| Other Structural / Safety Comments | |
| Sustainability / Green Building Certifications? | Title 24 approved, CalGreen, Energy Star, Independently zoned heating and cooling, solar upgrade option. |
| Materials Used / Made of: | Steel,wood,fiber cement,batt insulation, marmoleum, PVC, Aluminum, glass, FRP, drywall |
| Disassembly / Assembly Comments: | Shelters cannot be disassembled. But can be moved or relocated with wheels, forklifts or crane. |
| Ideal Mounting Surfaces | Soil (Dirt/Grass), Asphalt / Parking Lot |
| Anchoring Process | No Anchoring needed unless specified by Local Jurisdictions |
| Item | Cost ($) | Notes |
| Materials | $54,000 | |
| Labor | $33,000 | |
| Delivery | $1,500 | per shelter |
| Setting equipment | $1,500 | forklift set |
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| Budget Total | $90,000 | |
| Total Per Bed | $30,000 | |
| Total Per Unit | $30,000 | |
| Add-on Items | Decks $4,500 Steps $400 Bed platforms $6,000 |
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| Check all items that are not included in your quote (i.e. would need to be quoted by outside party) | Foundation work | |
| List outside vendors needed to execute (including any architects and engineers) | ||
| Possible Delivery Method(s) | Regular-sized trailer | |
| Design (days) | 1 |
| Production (days) | 10 |
| Site Prep (days) | 1 |
| Delivery (days) | 1 |
| Total (days) | 14 |
| Amount in Inventory (#) | |
| Production Capacity | |
| Production Location | San Bernardino, CA, USA |
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