This is exactly what Haiti, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Japan, and China NEED to rebuild their earthquake damaged countries!...And these types of houses sound like a good idea when we start rebuilding after that terrible outbreak of tornadoes here in the USA a couple of weeks ago...
CENTIUUM’s “uniquely patented building systems” automate the building of a home in a factory which allows for assembly at the site. Housing development and assembly of the components right there in the community using local workers allows them to build and take “ownership” of structurally sound and energy efficient homes literally within days instead of months which may potentially save lives in areas of need. Communities will be integrated with Smart-Grid and Renewable Energy sources to become self-sufficient.
Freedom Smart Home Systems - Green Sustainable Houses:
Strength - designed to withstand an 8.0 earthquake & 200 mph winds
All metal tube structure with welded connections
Patented 2”x 2” structural foam laminated sandwich of each stud
Clear-span factory made sloped steel roof trusses
All coated metal roofing that can last 100 years.
No weather damage from wind, rain or snow.
Insulated by spraying 4” thick closed cell foam to a factor of R32
Integrated epoxy covered footings
No moisture damage - no rotting – no mold
No insect damage
Cost of the housing could be kept under $75 per square foot depending on size, spans and custom configurations
Multi-Unit Housing could be built up to 4 stories high
Up to 40 feet to eave of building
Assemble building structure in days instead of months