Lifeshelter LS5-LS6

Evershelter ApS

Lifeshelter is a temporary classroom for emergency situations.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Lifeshelter LS5-LS6 is a temporary classroom solution for emergency situations. This shelter provides an alternative to the use of tents, and can also be used as a permanent building. 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)

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.

LS5: ∼3400 USD

LS6: ∼5000 USD

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

Alternatives include MTS-Domo Systems, Lumadome, and circHouse

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

Goal 1: No poverty

Goal 4: Quality education

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

Refugees and IDPs needing temporary classroom solutions

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 offers panels for classrooms 5 m and 6 m wide. The space depth needed determine 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 could also be dismantled and use 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 manufacturer.

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

Under 100 units of Lifeshelter L5 have been distributed in Somalia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Lifeshelter L6 is currently under testing.

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.

54-79

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

LS5: 120 - 168 h, LS6: 240 - 336 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

LS5: 34-48 m², LS6: 54-70 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

LS5: ~102 m³, LS6: ~187 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Steel reinforced concrete (foundation), stone wool insulation boards reinforced with steel (panels and endwalls), steel frames with bamboo cladding (endwalls), aluminum and galvanized steel net or aluminum and polycarbonate (doors and windows), galvanize steel (floor frame), and waterproof cement cladding (roof).

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

25+ 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 LS5-LS6 showcases several unique design characteristics. It can be rapidly 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 LS5-LS6 aims to be mobile and reusable for future dwellings. It features an arched structure that provides maximum space and strength to the classroom. Its modular design allows it to be adapted and configured for homes, schools, medical facilities, etc. Each panel for Lifeshelter LS5 weights 14.5 kg and for Lifeshelter LS6 weights 17.5 kg. In addition with changes in dimensions and weight of the panels, the end walls for LS5 and LS6 vary to steel frames with bamboo cladding.

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 a 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

25+ years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer designed this product with the aim of being simple and easy to erect, cost effective, mobile and reusable, well insulated, sturdy, and safe with an adaptable design. In addition, it avoids transitional waste and avoids 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 for technical and structural performance, user satisfaction and logistical and operational challenges 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.

The manufacturer has evaluated different Lifeshelter L5 prototypes built in Denmark in 2017, and in Tanzania in 2018. The evaluation of the the two prototypes built in Tanzania was based on focus group interviews with students, teachers, and the school’s Parent Teachers Association. The interviews were complemented with field-observations of the use of the building during classes and visual inspection of the structure.

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)

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.

LS5: ∼3400 USD

LS6: ∼5000 USD

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

Alternatives include MTS-Domo Systems, Lumadome, and circHouse

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

Goal 1: No poverty

Goal 4: Quality education

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

Refugees and IDPs needing temporary classroom solutions

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 manufacturer.

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

Under 100 units of Lifeshelter L5 have been distributed in Somalia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Lifeshelter L6 is currently under testing.

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.

54-79

Speed of assembly (h)

Number of hours from deployment to completion

LS5: 120 - 168 h, LS6: 240 - 336 h

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

LS5: 34-48 m², LS6: 54-70 m²

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

LS5: ~102 m³, LS6: ~187 m³

Material composition

Main material used

Lifespan (years)

Intended number of years of occupancy

25+ 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 a 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

25+ 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.

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

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