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The Global Village Shelter (herein “GVS”) is an alternative to current solutions for disaster relief housing. The present disaster relief field relies heavily on tent and tarp structures; these structures offer little protection from outdoor elements and no sense of personal space. The GVS is a rigid structure that can be assembled in the field by two people in approximately15 to 20 minutes. The instructions are simple graphics with limited text. The user simply unpacks the base and the roof modules and assembles the GVS on site.
Specifications for the 6 Meter Global Village Shelter
· The
shelter is ready for distribution/ orders. Orders can be filled as they are placed.
· The Global Village Shelter weighs 170 pounds (77.3 kg). It has a footprint of 6.25 square meters (67 sq. feet) with and interior height of 7.5 feet (max) and 5.1feet (minimum).
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Cost:
Costs
can
fluctuate due to materials cost; shipping costs are not included until a
destination is determined.
Materials and Design
The design is a simple structure that would give the affected person/ family stability (durability) and safety during a disaster or refugee situation. To accomplish durability, the shelter has a concentric “ring” structure; the units have withstood winds up to 80 mph. The shelter is built out of a very strong 13mm Polypropylene profile sheet (thick UV resistant white plastic, often used in outdoor applications). Materials safety data is available upon request. The material is biologically inert, does not off gas, and can be reground (recycled) throughout the world. All edges are reinforced with polypropylene extrusions to prevent wear in this high traffic area, also adding strength to the door area and other stress points. All shelter components are pre fabricated and installed prior to shipping and packing. Material samples are can be requested by emailing mferrara@ferraradesign.com.
There are no comparable shelters actively on the market. The cost and ease of set up are both significant benefits for GVS as disaster relief housing. GVS allows any person to set up their own housing without much guidance or strength- no tools are required. GVS also offers several comfort factors: a removable acrylic window with a screen, dual locking door system, and optional fire safe stove pipe aperture in the wall. There are several options that can also be added to the GVS, such as various flooring solutions (including, but not limited to tarps, plywood/ foam, elevated flooring). The cross ventilation creates a temperature equilibrium with the outdoor temps in warm climates- it will not get warmer than the outside temperature.
Duration
The shelter will last 18 months or more. It is possible to extend this time period by using the walls as a footprint on which to build either with brick, mud, hay-bale materials, wood, corrugated tin, et al and providing a more substantial floor (not a tarp); basic maintenance like this can greatly extend its life. We recommend putting shelter units on raised platforms, creating a stable (you can screw the unit onto the platform) and level floor.
Accessories
Each shelter comes standard with an accessories kit including steel stakes, Nylon rope, a patch repair kit,. roof cap, and instructions. In an environment where there is snow, the snow can be piled up along the exterior wall of the shelter for added strength and insulation; this could also be applied to mud, mud bricks, and other readily available materials.
Patent
The shelter idea was conceived approximately 10 years ago. It was patented in 2001 (patent no. 6,250,021). We wanted to develop a product that could help people in need, addressing the need for an alternative to the commonly used tent. In addition to addressing this concern, we wanted to make the product efficient for manufacture and entirely focused on simplifying and improving the life of the end user. The shelter is a solution for disaster relief, refugees, storage, temporary building needs, and several other situations.
All photographs and copy are the property of Global Village Shelters LLC. Any action such as (but not limited to) duplication, distribution, and/or use, by persons other than GVS, LLC. is strictly prohibited without explicit permission from GVS, LLC. All shelter designs are patented and protected by the laws of the USPTO .