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Pallet House
I-BEAM DESIGN
New York, New York, 11238, USA
+1 (212) 244 7596
info@i-beamdesign.com
https://www.i-beamdesign.com/the-pallet-house-newyork
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Solution Overview & Benefits

The Pallet House by I-Beam Design is a sustainable and affordable housing solution made from recycled shipping pallets. Initially designed for refugees, it is easy to assemble, adaptable, and can be insulated for different climates. This house design addresses urgent shelter needs in disaster or displacement scenarios, using materials that are globally available and inexpensive.

Benefits:

  • Affordability: Low-cost, repurposed materials.
  • Sustainability: Built with recycled pallets.
  • Scalability: Can be expanded or modified as needed.
  • Ease of Construction: Simple, DIY assembly.
History & Development

The inspiration for the Pallet House Project came from the fact that 84% of the world's refugees could be housed with a year's supply of recycled American pallets. With one and a half year of pallet production in the US alone, 33 million refugees can live in a Pallet House.

Construction plans for the Pallet House are available for purchase for $75 USD.

Availability
  • Publicly available: yes
  • Countries where available: Worldwide
  • Price (USD): 75 for construction plans
  • Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: yes

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