Lifeshelter LS4

Evershelter ApS

Lifeshelter is a temporary rehousing solution for emergency situations.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Lifeshelter LS4 is a temporary rehousing solution for emergency situations. This shelter provides an alternative to the use of tents and can be repurposed for permanent housing. The concept draws from housing construction methods that are an alternative to typical corrugated iron-sheeted roof structures, and the design allows for materials such as clay or limestone to be plastered for a solid structure.

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

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

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

Lifeshelter ApS

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

∼790 USD

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

Alternatives include MTS-Domo Systems, Lumadome, Hex House, and circHouse

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

Goal 1: No poverty

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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

Refugees and IDPs needing temporary rehousing

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

This product is mass-produced and distributed through Lifeshelter ApS. This self-supporting building is assembled on-site and it is made of segments of panels following a catenary arch-form. Each arch is made of two curved panels supported by a steel component at the bottom and connected together at the top. The producer offer panels for houses 4 m wide. The space depth needed determines the number of segments of arches required. The design allows the product to be disassembled, transported, and reused in a different location or as the primary part of the roof-structure in a future permanent house. The panels can also be dismantled and used as insulation material for walls or ceilings.

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

Patented and Trademarked

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

Product can be purchased online, directly from the manufacturer

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

Around 500 Lifeshelter L4 units has been built in the UK, Denmark, Greece, Jordan, Irak, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

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.

5 occupants

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

16 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

4-22 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

~28 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Steel reinforced concrete (foundation), stone wool insulation boards reinforced with steel (panels and endwalls), aluminum with polycarbonate (doors), galvanized steel (floor frame), and waterproof cement cladding (roof)

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

15+ years

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion tempurature

The stone wool insulation which is the main component of the structure is a non-combustible material with a flammable flash point temperature of about 2000 °C. ^{Interview with designer}

Maximum snow load (kg/m²)

As calculated by manufacturer

216 kg/m²

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by manufacturer

120 km/h

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

All climates

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

The Lifeshelter LS4 can be assembled without complex tools. It is made from durable, low-weight components. It eliminates the need for external wood, steel, and screws, and the manufacturer claims it is stable during the course of an earthquake or storm. The Lifeshelter LS4 aims to be mobile and reusable for future dwellings. It features an arched structure that provides maximum space and strength to the shelter. Its modular design allows it to be adapted and configured for homes, schools, medical facilities, etc.

The basic Lifeshelter LS4 eight arch-segments with 16 panels, has soft end walls, and has an area of 18 m². The weight and packed size of a complete packed shelter will consist of one package of 350 kg that can be broken down into smaller packages of weights suitable for transport by two people. The mass of each smaller package is no more than 50 kg. Package will contain: panels (11 kg each), PVC soft-end walls, metal frame, nylon straps, cover tarp, plastic connection tubes, and a tightening kit. The Lifeshlter LS4 is transported in shipping containers to the target context. For example, one shipping container of 40 ft takes 34 packed LS4’s.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Schematics for construction are located below

Technical support Technical support provided by

This product is meant to be self-built, constructed by the user. The aim is for this to be a rapid assembly without complex tools, with minimal use of materials.^{Interview with designer}

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

Panels are not locally available.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

15+ years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer designed this product with the aim of being simple, rapid, and easy to erect, cost effective, mobile and reusable, well insulated, sturdy, and safe with an adaptable design. In addition, it seeks to avoid transitional waste and reduce future slums with the option to plaster the shelter with local materials such as clay or limestone to create a more permanent solid structure.^{Interview with designer}

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Lifeshelter has been tested by the Copenhagen University in collaboration with IFCR, UNHCR, and UN-Habitat, University of Bath in the UK, and the organization Save the Children. ^{Interview with designer}

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing done by the manufacturer, Copenhagen University, University of Bath in the UK, and the organization Save the Children.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No specific hazards have been listed.

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

While not provided by the manufacturer, solar panels and floor mats can be added to enhance this technology.

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

The design complies with the Sphere standards.

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

Field testing has been done by the manufacturer on weight, portability, ease of assembly and scaling up production.

Other information

Below are several promotional videos of the product.

Improved Health and Living Conditions with Lifeshelter,

3 Reasons for Choosing Lifeshelter,

Lifeshelter Camp 3d Animation,

Lifeshelter in Kurdish Region Iraq

Lifeshelter has received the Danish design Award 2016

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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)

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

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

Lifeshelter ApS

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

∼790 USD

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

Alternatives include MTS-Domo Systems, Lumadome, Hex House, and circHouse

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

Goal 1: No poverty

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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

Refugees and IDPs needing temporary rehousing

Manufacturing & delivery

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

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

Patented and Trademarked

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

Product can be purchased online, directly from the manufacturer

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

Around 500 Lifeshelter L4 units has been built in the UK, Denmark, Greece, Jordan, Irak, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

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.

5 occupants

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

16 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

4-22 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

~28 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

15+ years

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion tempurature

The stone wool insulation which is the main component of the structure is a non-combustible material with a flammable flash point temperature of about 2000 °C. ^{Interview with designer}

Maximum snow load (kg/m²)

As calculated by manufacturer

216 kg/m²

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by manufacturer

120 km/h

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Suitable climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

All climates

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

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Schematics for construction are located below

Technical support Technical support provided by

This product is meant to be self-built, constructed by the user. The aim is for this to be a rapid assembly without complex tools, with minimal use of materials.^{Interview with designer}

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

Panels are not locally available.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

15+ years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing done by the manufacturer, Copenhagen University, University of Bath in the UK, and the organization Save the Children.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No specific hazards have been listed.

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

While not provided by the manufacturer, solar panels and floor mats can be added to enhance this technology.

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

The design complies with the Sphere standards.

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

Field testing has been done by the manufacturer on weight, portability, ease of assembly and scaling up production.

Other information

Below are several promotional videos of the product.

Improved Health and Living Conditions with Lifeshelter,

3 Reasons for Choosing Lifeshelter,

Lifeshelter Camp 3d Animation,

Lifeshelter in Kurdish Region Iraq

Lifeshelter has received the Danish design Award 2016

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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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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