Sensible to Rain
Not Hygienic
Traditional
Sensible to Rain/Wind
Not Hygienic or safe
Traditional
Quite affordable
#€750 for 20 sqm
Not Sensible to Rain or Fire
Hygienic and safe
Modern
Quite dear
#€2,500-3000 for 20 sqm
Not Sensible to Rain or Fire
Hygienic and safe
Modern and traditional
Solid walls allow a second level without frames
Small quantity of plastics required
Self building available
NO MORE WOOD and 50% cement saved or 70% tin steel saved
AFFORDABLE
#€1,000 for 20 sqm
OR FREE AVAILABLE
Sensible to Fire
Huge quantity of plastics required
Modern
Plastic blocks don't allow second level (metal frame required)
Still quite dear
#€2,000 for 20 sqm not suitable for homes but ok for schools
More details, for the experts:
This building technique is compliant with building regulations:
· Compliant with the private finance sector requirements in term of resistance and warranties (prices, rent, and also regulations)
· Compliant with regulations for fire, storm (wind and rain), hygiene (cleaning), second level ready
· Compliant with minimal requirements for food security (green roof and aquaculture)
· Compliant with emergencies deployment
- the walls of a home can be built in 1-2 days.
· Shops on ground floor compliant
AHA building techniques:
Is fire resistant- which is a main problem of premises using plastic
Provides protection from storm - wind and rain
Allows a second level for building up
Provides washable surfaces
Helps food security issues with its green roofs allowing cultivation of vegetables and aquaculture
Co-operative Construction set up to build these types of homes can help support builders.
Tackles pro-poor access to property and slum renovation for real - 'by the people, for the people’
The patented technique is a mix of reusing of plastics waste and traditional local techniques! The secret will be revealed upon request (under NDA).
Funding?
Funding is required for sites and loans to prospective buyers/self-builders. Funding can be provided by using a mix of business models allowing the private finance sector to get onboard, such as microcredit or private banks and emergency NGOs or government organisations.
* The Cooperative Construction can become a kind of worldwide microcredit agency dedicated to AHA (Affordable Housing for All)