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    solo
    last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 01:43

    I mentioned the other day that I’ll post my ‘CrashPad’ designs but unfortunately the person who has been taking an awful long time to give me a final yes or no decision seems to be still interested and asked that I hold off posting a little longer as he is still pursuing investors.

    So here is my other concept called ‘BoxPod’.

    I believe the images will explain better than words, in a nutshell this is a very easy to maintain, cheap and fast to manufacture (once initial tooling is paid for) as its form molded plastic.

    The uses are endless from temporary housing at events, in airports, stations, hiker’s refuge, bomb or tornado shelter, anywhere a sleep, shower or rest is needed. It’s not intended to replace a hotel/motel but rather offer refuge when hotels are not available.

    I believe this is a great concept and one that can make a ton of money, too bad it may take a ton to get a prototype ready.

    http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9580/boxpodoutter.jpg

    http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7241/topboxpod.jpg

    http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7033/boxpotcutaway.jpg

    http://www.solos-art.com

    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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      andretbms
      last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 02:04

      Are those stackable? What about temperature isolation? And the "roof" how does the rain goes on that flat surface?

      Nice modeling and renders too!

      André Thomé Barbosa
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        solo
        last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 02:12

        @unknownuser said:

        Are those stackable? What about temperature isolation? And the "roof" how does the rain goes on that flat surface?

        Not stackable by design, but I'm sure it could be. Being totally sealed I see no rain issue, like a shipping container that's sealed and has a flat roof. As for insulation,it may depend where you are using it,indoors or out, good old polystyrene may even be viable as an insulation. The idea however is to use as much recycled plastics/products as possible.

        http://www.solos-art.com

        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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          Andrija Posarić
          last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 02:26

          Hy Solo, long time no se 😄

          I like the design, but to me it seems like a death trap. How did you handle insulation and ventilation? And I don't see any windows, i suggest to implement at least one somewhere. I Presume that you left the recesses in between beds and bathroom for structural purposes, which is clever system, so you could guide the ventilation scoops in those voids as well. I would suggest one way vision window net on the outside, so you can provide privacy in the interior, and still keep the funky graphics on the outside 😉

          Have you done preliminary cost assesment?

          Nice project, cheers 😉

          andrija

          Cheers, Andrija

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            solo
            last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 02:37

            @andrija posarić said:

            Hy Solo, long time no se 😄

            I like the design, but to me it seems like a death trap. How did you handle insulation and ventilation? And I don't see any windows, i suggest to implement at least one somewhere. I Presume that you left the recesses in between beds and bathroom for structural purposes, which is clever system, so you could guide the ventilation scoops in those voids as well. I would suggest one way vision window net on the outside, so you can provide privacy in the interior, and still keep the funky graphics on the outside 😉

            Have you done preliminary cost assesment?

            Nice project, cheers 😉

            andrija

            There is a vent (above toilet, see last image) I was considering a window, maybe in the door as I do not want to complicate the forming or structure any more than neccessary.
            There is lots of space for ventilation/heat as needed and additional vents are easily added depending on what the final use will be.

            I have done no costing,just basic/rough concept.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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              nomeradona
              last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 06:54

              very nice concept. 👍

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                castromann
                last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 06:56

                solo you might have a look at this beautiful project that was an entry for a 70.000$ competition on jovoto. too bad its already finished. you could have participated with the BoxPod....

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                  Bryan K
                  last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 07:57

                  😮

                  Beats the hell out of the coffin hotels!

                  (well done)

                  See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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                    honoluludesktop
                    last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 13:23

                    I once stayed in a very inexpensive rual Mexican Hotel that placed the shower head on the ceiling between the toilet and the sink, Guess the rational was that it was easier to wash everything down.>_<. If it's just a place to crash, windows may not be desirable, but natural light would be nice. You need a way to get into the upper bunk, and may be a small lockable storage cabinet.

                    Sure beats that room I had in Mexico. There, the idea was to fall asleep quickly so that you did not have to deal with the giant roaches climbing the walls. 🙂

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                      marked001
                      last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 14:59

                      that's very cool, pete... really like the layout/design.

                      http://www.revision21vis.com

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                        solo
                        last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 20:45

                        I had a few minutes to make some changes, here is added vents and a window in door, straight SU output.

                        http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/945/boxpodwithwindow.jpg

                        http://www.solos-art.com

                        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                          Rich O Brien Moderator
                          last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 22:22

                          Does it flatpack?

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                            solo
                            last edited by 28 Jul 2011, 22:24

                            No, it's form moulded. However it's very light.

                            http://www.solos-art.com

                            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                              bytor
                              last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 03:55

                              I like the idea Pete, and your images of it of course are outstanding. How many square feet total? It's a tad nicer than the modulars (pre-cast concrete correctional cells) that I have been working with lately. You may want to use a combi-unit for the sink/toilet to save on connections and piping space. It will also open up the bathroom portion.

                              Dean

                              Find the Cost of Freedom.....

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                                guy
                                last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 08:25

                                Like it. My wife recently went to help train staff at a hotel. I noticed all the bathrooms were of this kind of design, and were craned in plugged and plumbed in. The rest of the hotel was of more traditional construction. I seem to think Kengo Kuma designed a plastic house but not a micro one. How about a Kalwall panel to make the door with a moulded edge.

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                                  omiKron
                                  last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 08:46

                                  Well, this is something new. I like very much the concept, the material it's a plastic mass I presume. The insulation method I see for this thing is mineral foam inside the walls. The roof should have a hidden inclination for the water to come down somehow through the wall.

                                  Great one. The images are awesome too 😄

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                                    solo
                                    last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 15:01

                                    @bytor said:

                                    I like the idea Pete, and your images of it of course are outstanding. How many square feet total? It's a tad nicer than the modulars (pre-cast concrete correctional cells) that I have been working with lately. You may want to use a combi-unit for the sink/toilet to save on connections and piping space. It will also open up the bathroom portion.

                                    Dean

                                    Dean, it's roughly 81 sq/ft. I thought about the combi unit but opted against that as I could not see anyone brushing their teeth over a toilet bowl, and I was thinking either PVC or flexi pipe to tie in the plumbing which is very inexpensive.

                                    Insulation of a unit like this would work similar to a picnic cooler, keeping cool in summer or warm in winter.

                                    The plastic used will be at least 50% recycled, durable, water resistant, vandal and graffiti proof, solid and inexpensive.

                                    Another thing is one can charge by the hour or day, electricity can be pay as you go, like the Euro Meter method, but thats a final user issue, I'm more concerned about creating the most cost effective, easy to manufacture product.

                                    meter3.jpg

                                    Imagine this scenario…

                                    You have travelled from the USA to London for the 2012 Olympics, accommodation is very scarce and pricy, you only need a place to sleep, shower and a secure place to leave you bags and belongings. You are going to be out most of the day, eating at food courts or restaurants, in a pub at night, getting back late to a secure place to sleep and shower in the morning before going out again.

                                    At a price like $30 p/day this could be a very attractive option for most.

                                    http://www.solos-art.com

                                    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                      d12dozr
                                      last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 15:45

                                      Neat idea, Pete. I'd add little feet on each corner and the center to facilitate placement via forklift. These could be molded in as an integral part of the design. I could see a semi trailer pulling up to a venue with 5 or 6 on the back (standard trailer is 53' x 8.5'), an off-road forklift sets each one on the gravel/grass - quick and easy! I'd also put a little 2" high "bumper" ridge running horizontally around the top and bottom to add a little strength, and so if the units are bumped into each other the flat sides are not all scratched up.

                                      If cheap enough, they could even be used for temp housing at 2-7 day races, concerts, rallys, you name it. As I think someone already mentioned, it would be best if they were designed to fit on top of one another to be stacked 2-3 units high for storage in off-seasons.

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                                        Rich O Brien Moderator
                                        last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 17:53

                                        Those units need to be collapsible somehow. If the top and bottom were removable and all parts mated into one another you'd have a serious means of transporting large quantities.

                                        Ever see those car roof luggage containers? If the top and bottom of your boxpod became the container with the walls housed within maybe?

                                        It's an impressive concept. The only thing that stands out is the volume they take when idle.

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                                          solo
                                          last edited by 29 Jul 2011, 17:53

                                          Like this:

                                          http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6344/ontruck.jpg

                                          http://www.solos-art.com

                                          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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