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Shankapotomus

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Fri Jan 18, 2013, 08:17 PM Jan 2013

AbleNook: Rapidly Deployable Modular Dwelling [View all]

http://www.ablenook.com/

AbleNook is a rapidly deployable portable structure comprised of interlocking components which can be assembled by unskilled laborers in a short period of time (without tools!). These components are shipped flat-packed in order to maximize the number of families who are helped in disaster areas, while reducing transportation costs and waste.
SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE MODULE PROTOTYPE VERSION):
Length: 20'-0"
Height: 13'-0" (Variable depending on Terrain)
Ceiling Height: 10'
Flat packable to fit in approximately a 4'W X 8'L X 6'H cube

Kickstarter campaign: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/940901690/ablenook-rapidly-deployable-modular-dwelling-0?ref=card
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Where do you go to the bathroom? Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #1
I think it's intended as just general shelter Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #2
We have posted the prices SeanVerdecia Jan 2013 #3
You're welcome Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #4
bottom of the kickstarter page Kali Jan 2013 #5
really cool Kali Jan 2013 #6
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