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Foldable Container Shelter
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Foldable and bolt-together container shelters can be disassembled and reused. Same shelters used for rapid structures in China and several parts of Africa.
Nearly Ready (Prior Use Cases)
$4,350
2 residents / 1 bedroom
$2,150 / resident
Long-Term/Permanent (15+ years)
| 30 days offsite | 1 days onsite |
Foldable and Bolt-Together Container Shelters. Can be disassembled and reused. Same shelters used for rapid structures in China and several parts of Africa.
- Quoted Total Cost: $4,300
- Planned Occupancy (1 person/bed): 2 beds
- Estimated Cost Per Bed: $2,150
- Quote’s Total Interior Square Footage: 160 sqft
- Quote Includes # Units: 1 units
- Used for Shelter Before: Yes, examples in the U.S.
- Readiness: Ready (In Stock)
- In Stock / Ready to Ship Today: Yes
- Manufacturer Identified and Available: N/A
- Setup Speed: 32 days
- Setup Difficulty: Low skill (RV, tent)
- % Built Onsite: <10% – Arrives Ready, Almost All Built/Assembled Off-Site
- Portability: Semi-Mobile (detachable, minor disassembly)
- Intended Use of Shelter: Long Term/Permanent (15+ years)
| Used for shelter before? | Yes |
| Used for shelter in the U.S.? | Yes |
| If so, list examples | Prior uses most notable were in China when they built five hospitals in a matter of weeks using the bolt-together and stackable models. Other uses are in Africa, known as K-Houses where emergency aid is deployed. |
| Prior use comments | |
| Building experience comments | Any GC can manage the construction as all that is needed is a site crane and electrical connections. All other assembly is done with standard and tools. |
| Intended use cases | These can be used as temporary emergency shelter, but are rated for 15 years. |
| R-value (insulation) | |
| Risk Category | |
| Roof Load (PSF) | 0 |
| Indoor Clearance Height (ft) | 9 |
| Waterproof? | Yes |
| Professional Engineer Stamp? | |
| Conforms to ICC’s Temporary Structure and Uses Code | Yes |
| Other Structural / Safety Comments | |
| Sustainability / Green Building Certifications? | |
| Materials Used / Made of: | Metal and sandwich insulation panels. Vinyl windows and steel door. |
| Disassembly / Assembly Comments: | Once removed from the cargo container it takes 10 minutes to assemble. |
| Ideal Mounting Surfaces | Soil (Dirt/Grass), Asphalt / Parking Lot, Other |
| Anchoring Process | None necessary, but recommended. Must be shimmed to level using simple 2×4’s |
| Item | Cost ($) | Notes |
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| Labor | $ | |
| Delivery | $ | |
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| Budget Total | $0 | |
| Total Per Bed | $0 | |
| Total Per Unit | $0 | |
| Add-on Items | Bathrooms can be added. Module bathrooms that slide into the housing modules come in a container of fifty units for approx $100,000. A separate bathroom container can be ordered for approx $80,000 (four toilets/two sinks). | |
| Check all items that are not included in your quote (i.e. would need to be quoted by outside party) | Foundation work, HVAC, Basic Kitchen | |
| List outside vendors needed to execute (including any architects and engineers) | All that is needed is a General Contractor and a crane with rigging. | |
| Possible Delivery Method(s) | Flat pack module, Regular-sized trailer | |
| Design (days) | 0 |
| Production (days) | 0 |
| Site Prep (days) | 1 |
| Delivery (days) | 30 |
| Total (days) | 32 |
| Amount in Inventory (#) | Thousands |
| Production Capacity | Thousands |
| Production Location | China |
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