Product Description
Temporary dormitories are designed by a.gor.a architects to provide temporary shelter for 25 occupants. The design specifications are highly adjustable to the locally available materials and climates and the overall design intended to be merged into the existing communities. For its manufacturing bamboo and thatch are used for walls, floor, and roof, which are expected to last over two years without any previous treatment. The recycled timber used for the boarding houses is polished, de-nailed and sawed down to size.
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
So far a.gor.a architects has distributed 15 units.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Bamboo and thatch are used for walls, floor, and roof, which are expected to last over two years without any previous treatment. The recycled timber used for the boarding houses is polished, de-nailed and sawed down to size.
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
Unknown
Distributions to Date Status
15 units
Intended number of occupants (#)
25 occupants
Speed of assembly (h)
3 weeks using hand tools
Footprint area (m²)
75 m²
Internal volume (m³)
300 m²
Material composition
Reclaimed timber, concrete, bamboo, eucalyptus
Lifespan (years)
5 years
Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)
600 ºC
Maximum snow load (kg/m²)
Unknown
Maximum wind speed (km/h)
35 km/h
Suitable climates
Tropical
Design Specifications
Foundation columns prevent flood damage during heavy raining by lifting up the whole unit. They are made of reclaimed timber, which has a typical dimension of 20 cm by 20 cm and 60 cm and goes under the ground. The design specification is highly adjustable to the locally available materials and climates and the overall design intended to be merged into the existing communities.[Interview with designer]
Technical Support
Unknown
Replacement Components
Roofing materials (bamboo and eucalyptus)
Lifecycle
5 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Unknown
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Unknown
Complementary Technical Systems
Unknown
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
Not available
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