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As several million people in Asia suffers from the effects of the Tsunami and are now without a home, my first thoughts was about how to be able to create a house that can be built and transported there as swift as possible.

The total reconstruction of the area will take at least five years it is said, and therefore something much better than tents has to be built until the final structures are in place.

I have earlier made a proposal for a container house, initially thought for use by students or as a first residence before you could afford a proper house. Also for events like the Olympic Games or other non-permanent needs of housing.

This is based on the high 40-foot container in its widest form suited for land transport. It was intended to be built with an aluminium frame and composite walls. The interior and windows should be flexible within the system and heating and sanitary systems depending on the local environment.

I know there are many obstacles in transferring these ideas into the best solution for the homeless in Asia, but I think it would be a good idea to start thinking about how and if it can be done and this is what I will do now.

This thread is not about yachts, but I think there are many similarities in the construction and that there might be useful knowledge and contacts among the many members and visitors on the YachtForums.

Anyone who wants to contribute to make this idea into a real project or discuss the feasibility of containers for housing in the tropic environment are more than welcome.

Lars

Note: The illustration is from my files and not adapted for the purpose I suggest above.