ECOS Expandable Container Shelter
Nixus
Expandable container shelters unfolding out from its sides to 10x the width (85 feet across), similar to a pair of unfolding wings with an inflatable roof structure popping into position with a ribbed inflated air structure. Available in 20 and 40 foot containers.
Built Prototype Only
$230,000
48 residents / 2 congregate spaces
$4,800 / resident
Temporary (<6 months)
88 days offsite | 2 days onsite |
ECOS expandable container shelters come in two sizes: 20 and 40 foot container versions, known as NX-ECOS-20-1 and NX-ECOS-40-2.
- Quoted Total Cost: $230,000
- Quote’s Total Interior Square Footage: 3,400 sqft (85’ x 40’)
- Quote Sleeps # People/Beds: 48 beds (not bunks)
- Cost/Bed: $4,800
- Quote Includes # Units: 1 units
- In Stock / Ready to Ship Today: No
Used for shelter before? | Prototype work in process |
Manufacturer Identified? | Yes |
If so, list examples | N/A |
Prior use comments | N/A |
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Intended use cases | Can fit 48 bed spaces, or 96 bunks. |
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Conforms to ICC’s Temporary Structure and Uses Code | |
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Disassembly/Assembly Comments: | Two people in max 3 hours can build the area |
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Anchoring Process | Can be set up on a variety of surfaces, as long as flat |
Item | Cost ($) | Notes |
Materials | $ | |
Labor | $ | |
Delivery | $ | |
Budget Total | $195,000 | |
Total Per Bed | $19,500 | |
Total Per Unit | $195,000 | |
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Possible Delivery Method(s) | Standard 40-foot trailer | |
Design (days) | 0, in stock |
Site Prep (days) | 1 |
On-Site Assembly | 3 |
Delivery (days) | 20 |
Total (days) | 24 |
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