Instant Housing designs


	Instant Housing designs
kmakice
10-22-2007 12:58 AM
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California architect <A href="http://www.greggfleishman.com">Gregg Fleishman</A>'s portable DH1 Disaster House doesn't require a single nail to build. Rather, it uses tabs  -- like a 3-D puzzle -- to fit together without fasteners or other hardware. The simple design uses slotted plywood to provide durability and flexibility. Panels arrive pre-cut, and recipients just need to unpack and snap them together to create a 14-foot-square insta-home. 
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Its other big advantage is transportability -- small pieces can be transported without cranes, forklifts or other industrial equipment, which are often scarce during disasters.
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Originally designed for hurricane relief, the unit sits 30 inches off the ground to avoid water damage in areas that have been flooded. 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