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hi we're architects for society a us-based nonprofit design practice with a global outreach envision with the recent increase in the number of international refugees we knew that addressing their dire need for decent shelter would be a high priority for us in many refugee camps residents encounter a broad range of problems inadequate security leaky and flood prone structures a lack of adequate living space for families a shortage of natural light and health and sanitation issues associated with shared public toilets the refugee crisis has moved us to develop a simple cost-effective solution that not only addresses these issues and problems but that can also be easily assembled by the end users with very simple tools and no construction experience the hets house is a dignified home that can easily serve as both a transitional and permanent shelter all the components are designed to be packed and shipped flat hence it can be rapidly deployed the hexagonal formed it is a more rigid than a square form eliminating the need for added structure it has a toilet a shower a kitchen two bedrooms and a living space the structural insulated panels or sips that are used for the walls floors and roof provides security and protection from the harsh weather conditions the 47 square meters are approximately 500 square foot units are adaptable scalable and can accommodate larger families units can be disassembled relocated and reused elsewhere assembly is simple concrete pier foundations are dug and poured adjustable steel legs are set on top of the piers floor beams are fastened to the steel legs then structural insulated panel floors are attached to the floor beams structural insulated panel exterior and interior walls are then fastened to floor panels interior and exterior finishes can be easily customized roof panels are anchored directly to the exterior walls with no need for additional structure and a simple steel and two rear porch is attached insulated windows skylights and doors are installed finally an aluminum gutter is attached to the roof panels individual units are combined into clusters of five to create shared exterior spaces and amenities the hex house is simple but sophisticated design makes it a smart and sustainable solution for more than refugee shelters there's an increased demand for small efficient and affordable homes and we plan to cater to this market with customizable hex house kits that can be delivered right to customers doors by allowing people to build their own homes substantial cost savings can be realized by homeowners this is a real film of a real building a tool not a toy the very first of its kind designed for people with vision and business on the move the concept is simple fold up the solid parts of a building to move it easily then open it again wherever you want it to be ten fold technology does this quickly and easily at the touch of a button this is a building that builds itself labor and machinery are not required this is a big space in a small box with lots of room for your own stuff it is designed so you can arrange the spaces and contents in the way you choose this is the solution for mobile housing offices shops exhibitions restaurants workshops clinics and schools and everything else that needs to get there easily or be there now the ten fold you box is a dynamic property asset that you can move again and again it's strong adaptable comfortable and future-proof with full off-grid potential a building that moves is never redundant just fold it away and take it where it's needed next be where you need to be develop business faster increase opportunity change lives go where others cannot go and do what others cannot do you hi there I'm Ian Kent presidents of nomad micro hopes you know the world would be a better place if housing was more accessible and affordable to everyone but the reality is the supply and demand has made it too expensive for most and this for the size house were accustomed to if houses were smaller more efficient and easier to build this reality could change yet changing the size of our houses requires changing the way we perceive the definition of home they've been simplifying our routines re-evaluating the importance of material possessions and reducing our consumption of goods tall orders for a society that uses designer labels as status symbols and sees huge sprawling mansions as measures of success however see changes in the air a growing number of progressive individuals across North America Australia and new tonight in Kingdom are sharing stories of how they've resolved their own housing crisis they taken stock of their daily lives then dismantled and reassembled them to reflect a new personal philosophy our goal is simple in concept to offer a cost-effective micro home under $30,000 in us that can be shipped anywhere on the planet and is easily assembled not such a simple goal in execution though it also has to be lightweight strong well insulated and resistant to rot and termites it's layout must strike the perfect balance between size economy and livability it's all about innovation making components work harder to be efficient prioritizing and doing more with less using a unique system of piles that eliminates the need for a concrete foundation nomads barely touches the ground and leaves little to no footprint specialized wall and roof panels minimize energy requirements for heating and the addition of solar panels as well as a rain collection system renders nomads carbon footprint virtually non-existent true to its name nomads can move and adapt to almost any geographical location and provide housing in a wide range of climate conditions it can be an affordable urban dwelling or suburban getaway housing for remote communities or developing nations with assembly taking no more than a few days nomads can also address urgent disaster relief needs with minimal effort and cost