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"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. |
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Because
infrastructure already exists in most countries, 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.
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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. |
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When
the crisis is over, containers can be moved quickly to
another crisis siteor 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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