InterShelter

Intershelter is a portable emergency shelter.

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Product description Brand name and product description

InterShelter is a mobile dome for providing shelter from heavy rainfall, earthquakes, hurricanes, and snowstorms. It consists of 21 potato-shape panels, which can be assembled in 2 hours by 3 people using a screwdriver, wrench, and step ladder.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide. All the products are created in the U.S.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Doctors Without Borders, United States Army Corps of Engineers

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

14,500 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Similar products include DecaDome, and LifeShelter

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Communities affected by natural disasters

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

14′ Dome is manufactured in Porterville, CA. All the products are created in the U.S.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is distributed by the manufacturer. Customers can request a quote based on dome size and additional specifications.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

4 persons

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

2 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

14.3 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

38.8 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Fiberglass panels

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

50 years

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion tempurature

100 °C

Maximum snow load (kg/m²)

As calculated by manufacturer

609 kg/m²

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by manufacturer

257.5 km/h

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Floor space: 14.3 m²

Door opening: 66 x 129 cm²

Interior ceiling height: 2.6 m²

Crate: 180 x 180 x 102 cm³

Weight with crate: 363 kg

Weight without crate: 272 kg

Materials: HD plastic with a foam core and fiberglass composite

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Four persons layout

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

50 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Withstand snow loads of 9.1 m and winds over 289.7 km/h

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

According to Wired, the InterShelter can also withstand a Category 4 hurricane or 8.5-magnitude earthquake, insulate its occupants in subzero weather, or survive heavy rainfall.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Fire rating: Class 1A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Testing for durability in extreme weather events

Other information

New York Times article

Seattle Times article

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide. All the products are created in the U.S.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Doctors Without Borders, United States Army Corps of Engineers

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

14,500 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Similar products include DecaDome, and LifeShelter

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Communities affected by natural disasters

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

14′ Dome is manufactured in Porterville, CA. All the products are created in the U.S.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is distributed by the manufacturer. Customers can request a quote based on dome size and additional specifications.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

4 persons

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

2 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

14.3 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

38.8 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Fiberglass panels

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

50 years

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion tempurature

100 °C

Maximum snow load (kg/m²)

As calculated by manufacturer

609 kg/m²

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by manufacturer

257.5 km/h

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Floor space: 14.3 m²

Door opening: 66 x 129 cm²

Interior ceiling height: 2.6 m²

Crate: 180 x 180 x 102 cm³

Weight with crate: 363 kg

Weight without crate: 272 kg

Materials: HD plastic with a foam core and fiberglass composite

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Four persons layout

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

50 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Withstand snow loads of 9.1 m and winds over 289.7 km/h

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

According to Wired, the InterShelter can also withstand a Category 4 hurricane or 8.5-magnitude earthquake, insulate its occupants in subzero weather, or survive heavy rainfall.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Fire rating: Class 1A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Testing for durability in extreme weather events

Other information

New York Times article

Seattle Times article

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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