Wednesday, March 29, 2006

 

Global Peace Containers


Using containers for schools. Follow the link

From the website:

"Retired" shipping containers are readily available worldwide. Shipping companies seek ways to dispose of the "retired" containers.Containers are inexpensive as the basic "building block" for a variety of facilities and housing. Containers can be transported by ship, train or truck.
Because infrastructure already exists in mostcountries, containers are readily useable for disaster relief or economic development. Containers are designed to withstand incredible stresses in shipping and therefore are resistant to such forces as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. Containers are watertight.
Containers are stronger than an average, conventionally built residence.Containers can be used as either permanent or temporary structures.Containers can be set up quickly for immediate shelter following natural or manmade disasters.
When the crisis is over, containers can be moved quickly to another crisis site or kept in place as the foundation to more permanent facilities.
Containers can take on a variety of appearances by adding brick, stone or wood façade.Container buildings can "expand" by adding more containers beyond and above the original structures.

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