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ECOS Expandable Container Shelter

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ECOS Expandable Container Shelter

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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: $4,800
  • Quote Includes # Units: 1 units
  • In Stock / Ready to Ship Today: No
Used for shelter before? Prototype work in process
Manufacturer Identified? Yes
If so, list examples N/A
Prior use comments N/A
Building experience comments
Intended use cases Can fit 48 bed spaces, or 96 bunks.
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Indoor Clearance Height (ft)
Waterproof?
Professional Engineer Stamp?
Conforms to ICC’s Temporary Structure and Uses Code
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Disassembly/Assembly Comments: Two people in max 3 hours can build the area
Ideal Mounting Surfaces
Anchoring Process Can be set up on a variety of surfaces, as long as flat
Item Cost ($) Notes
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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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