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of services, facilities, materials and
SHELTER, SETTLEMENT AND NON-
IN NEED
infrastructure; affordability; habitability;
FOOD ITEMS as determined by the
“Everyone has the right to adequate
accessibility; location; and cultural
Sphere Project.
housing...Key aspects of the right to
appropriateness.”
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12x12 Dry Unit
12x12 Wet unit
12x24 Dry Unit
$4,000
$6,000
$7,500
modEl Unit
12x24 Dry Unit
12x12 Wet unit
12x12 Roofed Deck
Solar Panels
training
On-site your location
Our Oregon location
$1800/day
$500/day
$22,500
EnginEEring, dEsign
and matErials
• 4-5 days to construct with unskilled
labor using only the most basic tools
• Engineered and tested to withstand
damage from earthquakes and
hurricanes
4-day habitation system
• Engineered for multi level
construction
adaptable shelter for families, schools, offices
• Materials Partners: Solar World
Micro Solar Panels, Jeld-Wen
doors, Breezway windows, Roth
Environmental, Kohler, recycles
materials
• Designed to maximize light and
"Venturi Effect" of natural ventilation,
reducing indoor temperatures
• Minimal site preparation or
excavation
• Adjustable foundation and frame
system allows for building on uneven
terrain
• Elevated construction protects from
ground level moisture, eliminates
dampness, mold and insect
penetration
model
four 12x12 modules make up model home: $22,500
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• Disaster Relief
• Tr a n s i t i o n a l o r H o m e l e s s I n i t i a t i v e S u p p o r t
• P o r t a b l e D e p l o y m e n t o v e r A n y Te r r a i n
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2012 4-Day Haiti Relief Project using basic tools and skills
shelter for 8: what a few men can do in 4 days with basic tools
day 1 | foUndation
and framE
192sf
Tools used: Hand
wrenches, level and a
• Pier foundation system
requires no site prep, can be
placed on uneven terrain
water level.
•Steel frame has tested
to withstand Zone 3
Earthquake Standards and
Florida Hurricane Standards
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about by severe poverty and natural disasters. This number doesn’t
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larger groups.
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day 2 | floor and
Wall PanEls
• Pre-measured,
pre-insulated, pre-finished
floor and wall panels slip into
steel framework and lock in
place
576'
Engineered for Safety
• Exceeds IRC code standards
• Steel frame exceeds IRC code for structural integrity
• Panels withstand hurricane wind tests and Class A fire rating
Haiti Model:
day 3 | roof PanEls
• Wall and roof components
share common
dimensionality
12x24
Dry Unitfor Comfort
Designed
• Designed to maximize light and natural ventilation
12x12 Wet unit
• Elevated construction protects from ground level moisture
Roofed
Deckprotection from cold weather
• R-rated
• Ceiling insulation keeps
inside temperatures
moderate even in 100
degree weather
Solar Panels
Adaptable for Growth
• 1-2 day assembly
• Foundation adjusts to any terrain on site
• Units can be disassembled and moved
• Units can
expanded
Preserving
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day 4 | WindoWs,
doors, finishEs
tradition of small,
Sustainable
• Standard placement of
louvered windows provide
light and natural ventilation
adaptable
housing.
• Recycled
materials
• Universal manufacturing for rapid deployment
• Standard materials to support ongoing development
• Modular design allows for
changing family needs or
conversion to other uses
Specs
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• Meets Sphere Standards for living conditions
• Designed to flex during earthquakes and meets Zone 3
Earthquake Standards
• Meet Florida Hurricane Standards
To view the entire building process:
• Electrical adaptable for solar
• Heating-250w electrical ceramic panel
• Composting toilet as allowed by code
www.TechDwell.com/4-day
• Walls R19 to R21
• Floors R21 to R28
• Roof R21 to R33
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