for only 300$ or less, because the cost of the required materials are not comparable with ours and also because it would be a bulk buying..
'The $300 House' Challenge
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almost 9 years agoI like this for a different price point.
Think this needs to be much much simpler to reach $300.
thank you for your comment!
I think the cost of the required materials are not comparable with ours, also because it would be a bulk buying..
it is i an oversimplification to say it would be cheaper to "them". most of the things we take for granted are more expensive to "them". something simple as food or water costs more in the third world than here because they lack a distribution system and other infrastructure. in terms of architecture, a door i can buy for $30 retail at the famous american hardware store, costs triple that in mexico and triple of triple in honduras. you will probably argue that because labor is cheap they can make their own door, but that would take days and meanwhile they are losing money on the expensive food it takes to sustain them while they work.
I think that you have a very valid point. I think that just the glass door is going to cost around 200 dollars
this is a good start, but think about all the non-glamorous structural materials and the ease of building. for example, how much would it cost to build the floor support structure? and what materials would you use?
also, the briefing says "no need for sanitation", and your plan has all the modern conveniences of a typical worldly home. it leads me to believe that you are showing us the 'idea' but not the actual house, perhaps a project that you had already completed prior to the competition (?).
let's see a smaller and more sustainable version!
Sorry, again, what are the materials? this is far for being a low income people's shelter/home.
agree, and it not even according to the brief, since hygienic facilities are not to be included in the house
hey, you state that your idea is realizable for less than $300, however as there are some doubts how this is possible, I suggest you break down the exact cost factors? that would be very helpful. nice start so far, looking forward to your updates!
you must be kidding. it is not to scale, and there aren't even stairs to get to the second floor.
Nice house, I mean a really nice Graphic, but really to expensive and had nothing to do with the Briefing. Which building-material you use? How many square meter? .... I really dont understand the Voting-System.
haha... ok now i see your point. Indeed voting system here it is a problem. There are people who dont know what is the contest about, and they rate the ideas in it. There have been many many discussions about it but still we have this issue. I am not aware of the dissc board/forum anymore... so if somebody is reading it maybe could share the link with Richardo.
Just relax, develop your ideas and have fun. ;-) otherwise you'd get very frustrated!
The installation of the toilet alone breaks $1,000. This isn't a middle class lake cabin. This is for someone who has far less than $1,000 in their pocket for an entire year. Scale the whole thing back.
Exactly - as stated in the brief, it doesn't need any sanitation as it will be housed in a centralized communal facility. This will reduce the costs a lot!
all 60's cool and no go in terms of real practical needs and budget. I like it nevertheless.
What materials are you thinking of making this with? This looks like it might work in cold climates but not sure about warmer climates.
why not? Substitute snow and ice with clay and mud and you are back to the roots! The wood origin is far beyond affordable!
Although you bulk buy the materials you will not make this for 300 $, which materials are used, how is it build?
Interesting design, but obviously for the developed world. Also has the curved wall problem that reduces effective floor area and requires complex, customized doors and windows.
i love the design and the camping look. try to remove the front port, it will save some costs and make the whole roof out of solar-cells, because incase it does exceed the 300 dollar mark, the people living inside can make money by exporting the electricity which is not used into the local elec. grid. also reduce the size of the front door to the terrace. glass is not cheap
Cute as a button but if it is built from wood bulk buying won't help.
China buys lumber by the boat load (s). It's a commodity and there must be 500bdft in that building just to frame it. At the Chinese rate, if you were to commit to a ship load of lumber would have you at $100.00++ . and you still need siding, roofing & a floor. Plus window(s) doors.....
Sorry cute as a button but not in the ball park.
I like this idea, fits to my taste of what looks nice. Sure, solution/concept is not adapted to $300 idea, yet. Lot of work has to be done to simplify and optimize, to suggest technology to make others believe in affordability.. Still enough days left to come up with modified, adapted concept. I am crossing fingers for you, Estonia!
Nice design, as others have stated you would struggle to meet $300. Whatever happens over the next 10 days there is nothing stopping you looking for alternative markets as these would make great chalets or eco friendly holiday accommodation.
A skilled labour force to build will be needed as well as how do you extend the house is you want to?
How will this work? What does the structure look like? With the limited schematics that you've provided it doesn't seem viable. Also, how will you make your windows and doors weather proof. You cant easily flash the transition between your roof and window. It may work for igloos and mud huts but that's what were trying to avoid.
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