
THE CORE-16 SHELTER
Homelessness is the tip of the iceberg of the lack of low cost basic shelter. The scope of the solution could be expanded by a new nation- wide hybrid construction method of a mass produced prefab CORE/ SITE built concept. The multiple sized hi-tech core would be able to capture space and attach to or be inserted into an existing space. It could be surrounded by low-tech walls, placed together or tilted up. The core would allow more use of land outside the range of existing infrastructure or placed as a seed to a new DIY house, clustered together in a natural disaster area.
- Quoted Total Cost: $220,000
- Planned Occupancy (1 person/bed): 16 beds
- Estimated Cost Per Bed: $13,750
- Quote’s Total Interior Square Footage: 2,040 sqft (6 40′ Containers)
- Quote Includes # Units: 16 units
- Used for Shelter Before: Not used as shelter yet
- Readiness: Conceptual Idea Only
- In Stock / Ready to Ship Today: No
- Manufacturer Identified and Available: N/A
- Setup Speed: <90 days
- Setup Difficulty: Moderate (prefab assembly)
- % Built Onsite: 50% – Some Prefab Parts Assembled On-Site/Flat Pack
- Portability: Semi-Mobile (detachable, minor disassembly)
- Intended Use of Shelter: Long Term/Permanent (15+ years)
Design
Design Advantages | I wanted to share this concept, even though it is outside the scope of the many off the shelf shelters that have been submitted. |
Manufacturer Identified | No |
Used for shelter in the U.S.? | No |
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R-value (insulation) | 21-30 |
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Roof Load (PSF) | 0 |
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Waterproof? | Yes |
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Conforms to ICC’s Temporary Structure and Uses Code | |
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Budget Total | $0 | |
Total Per Bed | $0 | |
Total Per Unit | $0 | |
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Total (days) | 0 |
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August 12, 2020