S House 3

VTN Vo Trong Nghia Architects

S House 3 is a prefabricated house designed to be transported and assembled on-site by the user.

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Product description Brand name and product description

S House 3 is the third prototype house for low-income communities designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects. It was conceived as a quickly built home in response to housing shortages resulting from natural disasters. The design integrates solutions such as natural lighting and ventilation within a modular precast structure.

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

Mekong Delta, Vietnam

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

Vo Trong Nghia Architects

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

1500 – 3000 USD

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

Blooming Bamboo home

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

Goal 1: No poverty
Goal 10: Reduced inequality

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

Low-income families in the Mekong Delta area

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

S House 3 is pre-fabricated assembled house produced by Vo Trong Nghia Architects in Ho Chi Minh City. It is mainly selled and transported to Mekong Delta but also to other parts of Vietnam. Its transportable by small boats and assembled on-site by the dwellers.

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

Unknown

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

Users can directly contact Vo Trong Nghia Achitects to buy an S House 3

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.

Unique Design (Yes/No)

Indication of whether design can be replicated in multiple locations

Yes

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

Duration of construction (days)

Number of days from start of construction to completion

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

31.6

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

Number of storeys

Number of occupiable floors (ground floor only = 1)

Material composition

Primary materials used

Steel Frame structure and precast concrete foundation.

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion temperature

Unknown

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Unknown

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by designer

Unknown

Maximum snow load (kg/m³)

As calculated by designer

Structural Occupancy Category

Based upon primary structural system as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Seismic Design Category

Based upon Structural Occupancy Category and soil conditions of site; as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Suitable Climates

List of suitable climates for use of this design

Tropical

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

S House 3 is a 31.6 m² house that can be assembled in one day and it was designed to be transported by small boats to all Vietnam regions. Although the original project had only a single room, it was designed considering the possibility of dividing in multiple rooms according to the needs of the residents. The main structure is made from lightweight steel (1200 kg) and the walls are made of Slender steel lattice that support and rigidify the frames. The pedestal is incorporated with a concrete foundation. All components were designed to be lighter than 60 kg to facilitate transportation and construction. Different materials can be used for cladding and can be replaced by dwellers.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

3D Model

Floor Plan

Facade

Section

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

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

If there is any damage walls and roof can be replaced by the dwellers.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

30 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

All the components were designed to be lighter than 60kg to allow easy transportation and construction . The manufacturer informs that it takes three hours to assemble the whole steel structure and roof.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

None

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Builders should wear appropriate protective equipment such as hardhats, gloves and safety glasses while working to protect against physical injury commonly associated with heavy construction.

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

Electricity, sanitation and water complementary technical system are required.

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

This design does not specifically comply with any international or country-specific regulations.

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

None

Other information

Interview with Vo Trong Nghia about S House 3

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Product description Brand name and product description

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

Mekong Delta, Vietnam

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

Vo Trong Nghia Architects

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

1500 – 3000 USD

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

Blooming Bamboo home

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

Goal 1: No poverty
Goal 10: Reduced inequality

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

Low-income families in the Mekong Delta area

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?

Unknown

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

Users can directly contact Vo Trong Nghia Achitects to buy an S House 3

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.

Unique Design (Yes/No)

Indication of whether design can be replicated in multiple locations

Yes

Intended number of occupants (#)

Number of individuals. 1 family = 5 persons.

Duration of construction (days)

Number of days from start of construction to completion

Footprint area (m²)

Surface area of footprint

31.6

Internal volume (m³)

Internal volume

Number of storeys

Number of occupiable floors (ground floor only = 1)

Material composition

Primary materials used

Steel Frame structure and precast concrete foundation.

Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)

Combustion temperature

Unknown

Thermal insulating capacity (m²*K/W)

Composite estimated R-value

Unknown

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

As calculated by designer

Unknown

Maximum snow load (kg/m³)

As calculated by designer

Structural Occupancy Category

Based upon primary structural system as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Seismic Design Category

Based upon Structural Occupancy Category and soil conditions of site; as per the International Building Code

Unknown

Suitable Climates

List of suitable climates for use of this design

Tropical

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

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

3D Model

Floor Plan

Facade

Section

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

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

If there is any damage walls and roof can be replaced by the dwellers.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

30 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

None

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Builders should wear appropriate protective equipment such as hardhats, gloves and safety glasses while working to protect against physical injury commonly associated with heavy construction.

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

Electricity, sanitation and water complementary technical system are required.

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

This design does not specifically comply with any international or country-specific regulations.

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

None

Other information

Interview with Vo Trong Nghia about S House 3

Feedback

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In context files & documents (0)

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