Vivienda Minga Valpo

Minga Valpo

Vivienda Minga Valpo is a permanent house for disaster relief that uses pallets, straw and soil.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Vivienda Minga Valpo is a permanent house design that uses pallets, straw and soil in an old technique known as “Quincha” in South America. Three units were constructed after a fire episode that affected Valparaiso in 2014. Volunteer and dwellers labor (without previous experience in construction) were led by a team of professional architects.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Valparaiso, Chile

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Minga Valpo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~3680 USD(2.500.000 CLP) ^{converted on June 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

N/A

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Dwellers affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The building design was developed by Minga Valpo architects team in Valparaíso (Chile) for three different families that lost their houses after a fire episode in 2014. It was constructed using dwellers and volunteer labor led by the architects team.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

N/A

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

All the material used came from donations. Volunteer and dwellers labor were led by architects team from Minga Valpo.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Unique Design (Yes/No)

Indication of whether design can be replicated in multiple locations

Yes

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

Duration of construction (days)

Number of days from start of construction to completion

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

Number of storeys

Number of occupiable floors (ground floor only = 1)

Material composition

Primary materials used

Palletes, straw, soil

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion temperature

Unknown

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Unknown

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by designer

Unknown

Maximum snow load (kg/m³)

As calculated by designer

Structural Occupancy Category

Based upon primary structural system as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Seismic Design Category

Based upon Structural Occupancy Category and soil conditions of site; as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Suitable Climates

List of suitable climates for use of this design

Temoerate, tropical. arid, semi-arid

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The building uses an old construction technique known as “quincha” in South America. Minga Valpo team used “quincha” for the walls made with pallets (wood frame), straw and soil. All materials are easily found localy and were used to build all the walls of the three houses. The roof is made of corrugated metal panel. The house measures 36m².

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Schematic Plans

Schematic Sections

Technical support Technical support provided by

The building can be maintained by local labor with earth construction experience.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Local materials used in construction can be replaced if needed.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

A well-constructed and maintained quincha building can last decades.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Energy efficiency, recycled materials, adaptability

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

None

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Builders should wear appropriate protective equipment such as hardhats, gloves and safety glasses while working to protect against physical injury commonly associated with heavy construction.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

N/A

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Jorquera Silva, N., 2014, Aprendiendo del Patrimonio Vernáculo: tradición e innovación en el uso de la quincha en la Arquitectura Chilena. Revista de Arquitectura V.20 N.29, Universidad de Chile.

Marín, S., 2019, Mercado Puerto Valparaiso (MPV): modelo de gestión cooperativa para la regeneración de la identidad barrial dentro del área portuaria del Sitio del Patrimonio Mundial en Valparaiso, Chile. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Valparaiso Masterplan: Normativa Nº 2013 del 1981

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

This video is about the fire in Valparaíso and the neighbourhood reconstruction process.

Valparaíso Fire / Chile 2014-2016

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Valparaiso, Chile

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Minga Valpo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~3680 USD(2.500.000 CLP) ^{converted on June 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

N/A

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Dwellers affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

N/A

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

All the material used came from donations. Volunteer and dwellers labor were led by architects team from Minga Valpo.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Unique Design (Yes/No)

Indication of whether design can be replicated in multiple locations

Yes

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

Duration of construction (days)

Number of days from start of construction to completion

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

Number of storeys

Number of occupiable floors (ground floor only = 1)

Material composition

Primary materials used

Palletes, straw, soil

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion temperature

Unknown

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Unknown

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by designer

Unknown

Maximum snow load (kg/m³)

As calculated by designer

Structural Occupancy Category

Based upon primary structural system as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Seismic Design Category

Based upon Structural Occupancy Category and soil conditions of site; as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Suitable Climates

List of suitable climates for use of this design

Temoerate, tropical. arid, semi-arid

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Schematic Plans

Schematic Sections

Technical support Technical support provided by

The building can be maintained by local labor with earth construction experience.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Local materials used in construction can be replaced if needed.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

A well-constructed and maintained quincha building can last decades.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Energy efficiency, recycled materials, adaptability

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

None

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Builders should wear appropriate protective equipment such as hardhats, gloves and safety glasses while working to protect against physical injury commonly associated with heavy construction.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

N/A

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Jorquera Silva, N., 2014, Aprendiendo del Patrimonio Vernáculo: tradición e innovación en el uso de la quincha en la Arquitectura Chilena. Revista de Arquitectura V.20 N.29, Universidad de Chile.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Valparaiso Masterplan: Normativa Nº 2013 del 1981

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

This video is about the fire in Valparaíso and the neighbourhood reconstruction process.

Valparaíso Fire / Chile 2014-2016

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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