DESIGN NAME: Comtent
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Emergency Housing
INSPIRATION: The main problem of post disaster temporary housing units is the delay in installation because of the complex mounting details of existing tents. The other one is the dependency on ground and weather conditions. These limitations became the inspiration to design a ground-independent and easy to set up and transfer housing unit.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Comtent, emergency post disaster housing unit has a covering material and floor that will not be affected by ground and all weather conditions. It can be installed for use by 2 people in 5 minutes to provide shelter for more people, fast and easy storage before and after use. The modular structure allows more units to be moved at the same time. The Comtent is self-powered with integrated solar panel for emergency energy needs.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The Comtent does not require any installation tools for installation. Two people can unload it from the vehicle and installed in minutes. It is ready to use when opened. If necessary, it can be fixed to the field from the mounting holes in the corners.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in January 2014 and finished in March 2014, and was exhibited at AFAD Turkey Prime Ministry Disaster & Emergency Management Authority, Disaster and Emergency Training Center.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The main frame is constructed with custom design aluminum extrusion profiles. The profiles are fixed together by polyamide parts which are also used as support at joints. The unflammable and water-proof tent fabric is recessed to aluminium profiles with the silicon strips sewed through selvages. The tent fabric is tightened when cross profiles are set up and can be removed and changed easily when needed. Floor is made from custom design aluminum profiles and composit panels with aluminum panel at bottom and plywood panel at top. The Comtent is self-powered with flexible solar panel and battery pack for emergency energy needs.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 20 folded Comtent can be transferred by truck at once. It provides housing for 100 people with 15 sqm living space for each when installed. The folded dimensions are 45x230cmx300cm and installed dimensions are 495x230cmx300cm.
TAGS: Post Disaster, Emergency Shelter, Temporary Housing, Tent, Modular, Instantly Deployable
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Disasters are among the top environmental and social problems that societies need to be prepared in an organized manner.
The main objective is to meet the vital needs of the people affected by these problems as soon as possible.
While designing Comtent, it is aimed to ensure the normalization of social life quickly and to create a safe living space for those affected by the disaster.
CHALLENGE: The most difficult phase of this project was to find a user who lost his home after the earthquake. However, by reviewing the literature and interviewing with experts, the information of user behaviour has been obtained.
ADDED DATE: 2018-10-05 07:21:43
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IMAGE CREDITS: Emel Bas, 2018.
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