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Durakit Instant Houses DuraKit is a company that was established to develop housing for the homeless internationally using environmentally friendly building practices.

DuraKit has maximized its technology by incorporating air and vapor barriers and coatings which are impervious to UV, insects and rodents, rain and moisture, sea spray,

1 on the Richter scale. Two models are available: The 384 square foot model sleeps up to 5 people for a cost of $5,760.

1 Durakit Instant Houses DuraKit is a company that was established to develop housing for the homeless internationally using environmentally friendly building practices. More than 75% of each Instant House is manufactured from recycled material. A small team of people can build these cardboard houses as do-it yourself projects. DuraKit has maximized its technology by incorporating air and vapor barriers and coatings which are impervious to UV, insects and rodents, rain and moisture, sea spray, mold and mildew as well as fireproof. These houses are engineered to meet Caribbean standards requiring 150 mph (240 km/hr.) and earthquakes as strong as 8.1 on the Richter scale. Two models are available: The 384 square foot model sleeps up to 5 people for a cost of $5,760. The 192 square foot model sleeps 2 3 people for a cost of $2,880. The life of the Durakit house is expected to be 10 years. 32 Durakit houses can be shipped in a standard shipping container for about $4000. Data from:

Sydney Cardboard House The Sydney Cardboard House shows the best features of cardboard as a building material.

technology and interlocking structures: this means that a small team of people can build this cardboard house as a do-it

Recent publicity about the manufacture of durable cardboard which has both waterproof and fireproof properties provides

It is expected that the materials for a 538 square foot, 5 bed housing kit would cost $6,950 for materials only.

2 Sydney Cardboard House The Sydney Cardboard House shows the best features of cardboard as a building material. Utilizing cardboard s inherent qualities as a recyclable, economical, lightweight product, this house exhibits flat pack technology and interlocking structures: this means that a small team of people can build this cardboard house as a do-it yourself project. Recent publicity about the manufacture of durable cardboard which has both waterproof and fireproof properties provides an exciting future. The house has withstood two severe storms with winds over 100km/h. It is expected that the materials for a 538 square foot, 5 bed housing kit would cost $6,950 for materials only. The life of the cardboard house is expected to be over 10 years. Because these are flat-pack technology, 50 cardboard houses can be shipped in a standard shipping container for about $4000. Data from:

Steel Prefab House Prefabricated steel buildings offer a durable, fireproof and secure housing option. Made from steel, these houses offer the strength to last for over 20 years.

These houses are engineered to withstand hurricane force winds of over 100 mph and have the strength to withstand earthquakes as strong as 7.0 on the Richter scale.

3 Steel Prefab House Prefabricated steel buildings offer a durable, fireproof and secure housing option. Made from steel, these houses offer the strength to last for over 20 years. There may be issues with temperature control in hot, humid environments: airflow (fans or air conditioning) may be recommended. These houses are engineered to withstand hurricane force winds of over 100 mph and have the strength to withstand earthquakes as strong as 7.0 on the Richter scale. Two models are available: The 24 x 24 foot model sleeps 4-6 people for a cost of $4,400. The 40 x 40 model sleeps up to 12 people for a cost of $8,400. Both types of buildings are 10 feet tall. 18 of the smaller steel buildings or 12 of the larger can be shipped in a standard shipping container for about $4000. Data from:

Cement House Houses built of cement offer a chance to use resources already available in the area, a different situation than shipping all material overseas.

4 Cement House Houses built of cement offer a chance to use resources already available in the area, a different situation than shipping all material overseas. While most of the material is manufactured in India, some still must be shipped from overseas. These houses meet the minimum size requirements specified by the government for a family of 4. Houses built for tsunami recovery must be 300 sq. ft. (28 sq. m.) to 325 sq. ft. (30 sq. m.) in size, and be complete in every. The specified unit cost of $3,450 includes toilet and leach pit. The houses have a flat concrete roof with access stairway as well as disaster-resistant features. They are fireproof and should be able to stand up to hurricane force winds. There have been some cases of shortages of cement: this may delay construction of these buildings by up to 9 months. The total cost of materials for one of these structures is $3,450. Cement houses should last between 5 and 25 years depending on the quality of the cement. Materials to build 200 of these cement buildings can be shipped for $4000 Data from:

Emergency Relief Tents Sheltering families for extended periods of time in all climates for over 20 years!

Shelter Systems' Relief Tents offer the best value because they are durable, watertight, wind-resistant, pleasant to live in, easily to set up, and affordable.

Strong: Structural design produces maximum strength for the materials used. Completely waterproof: no sewing - covering panels are shingled so shelter can not leak.

5 Emergency Relief Tents Sheltering families for extended periods of time in all climates for over 20 years! Shelter Systems' Emergency Disaster Relief Tents are made of a strong, tear-resistant fabric and non-puncturing tarp fasteners. Shelter Systems' Relief Tents offer the best value because they are durable, watertight, wind-resistant, pleasant to live in, easily to set up, and affordable. Simple and Strong Simple, no tool set up in 20 minutes: add poles to covering and its up. Poles fit only where they belong. Shelter can be taken down and stored in 5 minutes. Strong: Structural design produces maximum strength for the materials used. Completely waterproof: no sewing - covering panels are shingled so shelter can not leak. Strong and stable in wind (streamline dome shape shed wind well - drum tight). Covering is super tough woven multi-laminated film that is UV stabilized and fire-retarded. Two different tent models are available: 14 tent: 23.6 sq meter floor area (holds 3 people) price: $270 each weight: 43 lbs. shipping: 580 per container ($4000 to ship 580) 18 tent: 28 sq meter floor area, (holds 4 people) price: $350 each weight: 72 lbs. shipping: 350 per container ($4000 to ship 350) Door when closed is shingled for rain and wind proof closure. Comes complete with covering, poles, stakes, spare parts, and instructions. Optional Sunshade attaches to the outside of poles for air cooled shade in hot weather. Data from:

Barrett Enterprises Inc Introduces GigaHouse Panel System from GigaCrete

Barrett Enterprises Inc Introduces GigaHouse Panel System from GigaCrete GigaHouse is a super insulated steel-framed construction system specifically targeting projects where rapid speed of construction