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S.C.A.F.FOLD: Self Contained Adaptable Flat-FOLD[able]. . The S .C.A.F.FOLD system i s a comprehensive provisional housing + recovery strategy. The system uses a combination of a t ransforming truck chassis and expandable units to create provisional housing erected over existing city s treets. This standardization of components facilitates the transportation of units while deployment over the streets provides access to infrastructure such as utilities and public transportation
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area needed to house 18,000 people is available while allowing for land to be redeveloped. keeps open space available and highway to be reinvisioned.
Open Space
limited area and need to keep open space for community use and activities.
Highways quality of environment is low and need to rethink the use of infrastructure post-disaster.
Unbuilt Space
private land and space is desired to develop postdisaster.
Land Cleared
private land and redevelopment pressures.
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disconnected from major public transportation and existing public amenities.
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25 : 8 1. Once the storm has cleared, construction machinery and Pier Containers are brought i n to help clear debris from m ajor roadways.
2. Debris is deposited into containers and filled with concrete. Containers are then sealed to be air tight preventing any possible environmental contamination. T his process eliminates the costly need to ship refuse to a dump site. 3. Structural piles create a secure connection to the seabed and provide lateral bracing for the new pier
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4. Units are transported to the shore and aligned on axis with major roadways. Pier Containers are then stacked vertically to create a new dock.
5. As the quay extends farther in the water it becomes a landing ground f or l arger cargo ships t hat contain supplies and S.C.A.F.FOLD unit
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Units are hinged along the Chassis and use hydraulics to rotate 90 degrees and attach to an adjacent Chassis.
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S.C.A.F.FOLD is detached from the truck and maneuvered to the site by using gyroscopic wheels located on each of the legs. With 360 degree motion the electrically powered wheels are able to navigate without heavy machinery and can be operated by a single individual.
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Once streets have been cleared of debris S.C.A.F.FOLD is hauled to the site
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Base units are secured. Chassis begins to elevate and slide open.
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5. Structural beam is installed along the tops of the units to create a truss system..
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6. Additional units can be attached using portable cranes. Upon completion, rotate 180 degrees assist w ith construction on adjacent building sites.
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DEPLOYMENT S.C.A.F.FOLD was designed to be quickly deployable using industry standard shipping container s izes and hydraulics to m inimize manual labor. During the recovery process, roadways are always the first t hing t o be c leared o f debris. This fact enables S.C.A.F.FOLD to deploy faster than any other housing system and erect sooner since it does not need cleared land to set up.
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The typical unit is designed for a single individual o r a couple within an efficient 178.5 sq.ft. spaced to set up. + The s tandard s ized double bed i s elevated 4 ’ from t he floor i n order t o provide storage underneath. + The bathroom doors are used as storage and room dividers. When closed, the doors separate the bathroom f rom the rest of the unit. When open the doors become walls which give privacy from the sleeping quarters and the kitchen + The s ink services both the bathroom and k itchen, saving space and cost. By using s liding panels the sink can be accessed from either side while providing privacy from the adjacent space. + The s tove and f ridge are ‘floating’ elements that are included in the unit but can be arranged once the unit is unfolded. + The living quarters provide sufficient space f or a s mall living room. Units are supplied with a f old out couch f or additional sleeping quarters. + Dining is accommodated via a fold out table, which doubles as a work station
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TYPICAL UNIT PLAN
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TABLE: The elevated surface created by the S.C.A.F.FOLD system, known as the ‘Table’, provides public access and communal spaces above city streets. The surface is created using a panel system similar to the ones developed to clad the units. The panels are structurally rigid, providing the support needed to span between Chassis. Their design also provides the lateral stability between adjacent Chassis structures. With interchangeable panels, the S.C.A.F.FOLD system can be modified to correspond to existing site conditions, such as trees or buildings that may project into the street or sidewalk.
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Grate Panel: Used for public thoroughfare. Grating prevents rain and snow accumulation on the elevated walking surface. Grating also provides a ‘non-slip’ surface above the street. Green Panel: Used to produce recreational areas for local residents. The porous surface helps reduce the amount of run off sent to sewers. Green spaces alleviate pressures on a storm water system that may be damaged from the disaster and consequently, unable to handle additional capacity. Exhaust Panels: Used to evacuate fumes and toxins which may accumulate from the roadway below. The Panels use a fan and act as a chimney to draw pollutants away from the roadway and expel them away from S.C.A.F.FOLD residents. These panels are strategically located in areas where fumes can not dissipate naturally.
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Housing Calculations:
Units per typ street: A 885’
60’ (typ street width) X 225’ (typ lot length) 225’ / 20’ (typ slot width) = 11 bays
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11 bays x 10 units = 110 units B
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30’ (typ street width) X 465’ (typ lot length) 465’ / 20’ (typ slot width) = 23 bays 23 bays x 10 units = 230 units
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110 + 230 = 340 units Units Required: 18,000 units 18,000 / 340 = 53 blocks for provisional housing
S.C.A.FOLD: map of impacted area / unit agglomeration avenue
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SITE SELECTION: The first area cleared in any disaster is the major transportation arteries. The S.C.A.F.FOLD system capitalizes on this situation by building provisional housing in the first available space - the streets. + Building over the street expedites the return of residents since roadways are cleared first. + By building over the roadway, adjacent sites slated for new construction remain free. This enables s ites to begin construction more quickly since residents do not have to be displaced in order to gain access to the site. + Utilities are generally l ocated under roadways. W ith its proximity to the road, the S .C.A.F.FOLD system i s able to engage existing infrastructure if needed. + With residents living over and beside the street, they have immediate access to shuttle buses, subways and public transportation. + Residents are able to remain within the proximity of their original neighborhoods i nstead of congregating i n provisional housing camps.
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DECONSTRUCTION The success of the S.C.A.F.FOLD system is in its expeditious deployment a s well a s its s trategic deconstruction a nd re-use. S.C.A.F.FOLD can easily be scaled up or down as the demand d ictates. The i ndividual units a ll the system to be decommissioned sequentially a s permanent housing comes online. Tables o n southern shore lines c an be kept a nd developed into an elevated linear park. Areas enable pedestrian access between piers and provide a spectacular vantage point of the water. Tables i ntegrate i nto the urban infrastructure b y reusing Solar Panels removed f rom residential units. S olar panels are able to contribute back to the City grid provide renewable energy
Global Coalition for Provisional Housing
Global S.C.A.F.fold Distribution Centers Network of distribution among partnering relief organizations
Worldwide flood related disaster risk zones Inland expansion due to increased hurricane incidence compounded by global mean sea level rise United Nations Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Chage
Units are evaluated and d amaged p anels are removed. Frames are retrofitted with new in lines with the needs of the next mission. Some decommissioned units are purchased by local business to house small commercial operations on the pier. The wharf first constructed in the Site Preparation phase is up graded t o provide a pedestrian friendly surface. S ite becomes a new social gathering place for area residents
Green spaces provide porous surfaces to reduce surface runoff. Adjacent buildings are able to drain down spouts into remediation ponds along park. Decommissioned units are sent back to ships to be stored for redeployment
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Through the use of existing technologies, S.C.A.F.FOLD is able to create portable and adaptable provisional housing that is quickly and efficiently deployed in the aftermath of any natural disaster. The effectiveness of this system is due to three main characteristics: SPEED: Standard ISO container sizing is used to efficiently deploy units. Using the latest technology, housing is deployed faster since assembly requires limited labor and site preparation. This enables the system to be used after ANY natural disaster in ANY location. ADAPTABILITY: The i ndependently adjustable legs o f the chassis enable the units to be elevated above the ground and enable the structure to conforming to uneven terrain or land that may still be flooded. Housing units are comprised of interchangeable cladding panels which enable customization of components and the ability to retro-fit the frames to meet the needs of redeployment. Panel components enable multiple configurations of units which ensure the housing can accommodate a wide variety of family types and programs comfortably. SUSTAINABILITY: Units are designed to be self-contained and can operate independent of city utilities and provide tools to minimize their impact on the environment.
FO[RE] PRINCIPLES OF RECOVERY: Re-Move: Debris left f rom t he a ftermath is collected and hermetically sealed within specialized shipping containers. These containers are then deposited within the adjacent body of water to create a loading pier, which is used to receive arriving cargo. Re-Habitat: Return residents to t heir neighborhoods to reestablish communities + businesses. Re-Tool: As permanent housing i s constructed, S .C.A.F.FOLD units can be decommissioned and re-used. By using a panelized cladding system, damaged components can b e removed and upgraded to meet the requirements of the next mission. Re-Distribute: The E mergency Events Database [EM-DAT] has shown a steady increase in natural disasters over the last 20-30 years and recorded over 400 natural disasters worldwide in 2007 alone . W ith a w idespread demand f or provisional housing, t he ability to quickly redistribute emergency resources is essential. In addition, t he universality o f the S.C.A.F.FOLD system a llows its costs and benefits to be distributed on a global scale
Sustainability i ncludes t he ability to re-use t he provisional housing t hrough redeployment. The s turdy construction and ability to re-tool the units enables them to be re-deployed with updated technology when the need occurs.
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