SHELL-TER PARTNERS ON DWELLING INITIATIVE DESIGN TEAM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
KENT WU, KENNETT PAYNE, ABRAHAM RODRIGUEZ, NATHAN RADER
The project concept is simple a platform framed home with interchangeable infill panels. By using a panelized system, the concept addresses the need for the sleeping pod to be adaptable and flexible while being able to grow incrementally.
BUILD TEAM
POD’s final orientation to the Sun, adjacent buildings and connection to the community are all variables to adapt to over the course of the POD’s lifecycle. Thus, the pod having the interchangeable infill panels allows the resident to place a window or door in their preferred location. If the resident’s situation or preference change overtime, the panels are simply unscrewed and moved.
KENT WU, KENNETT PAYNE, ABRAHAM RODRIGUEZ, NATHAN RADER
POD DIMENSIONS 8X6X8
The reality for many potential residents is that they may not have the resources to assemble an entire shelter immediately. This design gives the resident a system incrementally assemble their home as resources become available to them. The design also allows the pod to double in size and minimizes effort in removing and rebuilding walls.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS First, the floor structure is built with pressure treated 2x6 and plywood. This allows the platform to be exposed to the elements. Second, the shell walls are built and platform framed with typical 2x4 lumber and the roof structure is ladder framed with 2x6 rafters and sheathed with plywood with corrugated metal. The walls are insulated and interior plywood sheathing installed. Third, the infill panels are built with salvaged windows and doors and put into place with screws. New doors and windows can be purchased, however they are the most expensive component. The void between the shell and infill panels is sealed with sealant and/or used bicycle tubes. Trim board are finally applied to the outside and inside.
MATERIALS The exterior material is dependent on the resident’s available resource and desired aesthetic, Cement fiber board, metal panels, cedar shingles etc. This pod will be clad in two different materials used canned goods cans flattened to be used as shingles and commercial Rubber Base board. Used tin cans are waste products of any large commercial kitchens. Rubber base board is often waste products in demolition or readily available in scrap sizes. Both these cladding materials can be applied to create patterns due to its small size to form a cohesive appearance.
POD ORGANIZATION + COMMUNITY
CLADDING • OVER HOUSE WRAP AND PT FURRING
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC ROOF • CORRUGATED METAL SHEETS FELT PAPERS • 2X6 FRAMING
TIN CAN SHINGLES
WINDOW PANEL • SALVAGED WINDOW • 2X4 FRAMING AND SHEATHING
PORCH DECK • 2X6 PT FRAMING AND DECKING RUBBER BASE
STEP 1: FLOOR PLATFORM $ 350 • REFUGE FROM WET COLD GROUND, AND PEST DOOR PANEL • SALVAGED DOOR AND HARDWARE • 2X4 FRAMING AND SHEATHING
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM
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STEP 2: 4 WALLS • ENHANCED PRIVACY $ 600 • ENHANCED PROTECTION FROM WIND AND RAIN
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STEP 3: PANELS $ 500 •• SECURITY TOTAL PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
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STEP 4: EXPANSION $ 1000 • ALLOWS FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION
ALTERNATE 12’ x 8’:
• MORE SPACE WITH HIGHER INTIAL COST • GREATER FLEXIBILITY ON PANEL LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
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