Eco Sustainable Architecture, Design
- ISOform Hexome : Modular Shelter and Housing Solution
ISOphonix in cooperation with ArteCOOP present the ISOform Hexome sustainable shelter and modular housing solution, using an new emission free Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs).
The ISOform Hexome is modular format for housing and shelter using a natural honeycomb design principal. The basic building material is the ISOphonix SIP, built into ISOform Hex units. These units are then combined and stacked in any number of ways to form shelters, houses, communal buildings, even entire communities and towns.
The ISOform Hex unit has been designed specifically for application within third world countries to enhance general living standards, and to provide a mechanism for fast deployment in times of emergency, war and natural disasters; lightweight flat-pack design, modular implementation, ease of construction, cost, re-use and re-location are of primary concern.
ISOforms are earthquake-proof, bullet-proof, water-proof, and heat-proof (i.e. reflects the suns heat during the day, and retains heat during the night). The expected life-span is anticipated to be in excess of 60 years depending on treatment, utlisation and environmental conditions.
ISOphonix SIPs meet all current international standards and ecological initiatives, including the the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols; no Ozone Depleting Potential, no Global Warming Potential. They are pre-fabricated and factory engineered prior to distribution and can be constructed in a matter of hours or days (depending on scale) by easily trained construction workers. The lightweight design, and modular construction allows for easy re-use and re-location, ideal for temporary and semi-permanent encampments.
The modular Hex format promotes re-use and community living, whilst providing significant economies through shared walling and resources (water + electricity) when grouped into small communities and village configurations.
The basic ISOform Hex unit has a 7.2m diameter footprint, with options for access doorways and various window configurations. The modular design allows the ISOform to be increased in size by addition of more SIP panels, or by grouping into larger complex structures. ISOforms can also be stacked upto four stories high where real estate is at a premium.
The roof design acts as a water collection reservoir that feeds into an optional bio-water purification system and storage tank. Electricity can be provided with the addition of other combined solar/wind systems providing a completely autonomous solution.
For information and enquiries please contact david.carry@artecoop.net or call David Carry on +357 99 854 814.
- ISOphonix + ArteCOOP present the ISOform Shelter
ISOphonix in cooperation with ArteCOOP present the ISOform Shelter using its eco-sustainable Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) technology.
ISOphonix SIPs are an in-expensive, modular, eco-sustainable, durable building technology, utlising a sandwich of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and a Polyurothane core (PUR).
The ISOform Shelter is earthquake-proof, bullet-proof, water-proof, and heat-proof (i.e. reflects the suns heat during the day, and retains heat during the night). The expected life-span is anticipated to be around 15 years depending on re-utlisation and environmental conditions.
ISOform Shelters are pre-fabricated and factory engineered prior to distribution, and can be constructed in a matter of hours by easily trained construction workers. The lightweight design, and modular construction allows for easy re-use and re-location, ideal for temporary and semi-permanent encampments.
The ISOform Shelter has been designed by David Carry (tSUBO) from the ArteCOOP in collaboration with Gershon Ritchie (ISOphonix), specifically to provide in-expensive, durable, housing and shelter solutions for homeless refugees in the Near East. Subsequent to initial talks with the British Embassy, the ISOform Shelter will be presented to UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) as a potential solution for mass production and distribution.
UNRWA is a relief and human development agency, providing education, healthcare, social services and emergency aid to over 4.4 million refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab republic.
The basic ISOform Shelter unit has a 5m x 3.6m footprint, with one access doorway and one window, providing comfortable shelter for around five occupants. The modular design allows the ISOform to be increased in size by addition of more SIP panels, or by grouping into larger complex structures. ISOforms can also be stacked upto four stories high where real estate is at a premium.
This stacking opportunity is currently being addressed in the design of the ISOrise, based on the internationally acclaimed ‘i-Rise‘ vertical dwelling by Joseph Cory of Geotectura. Further details will be released in the coming weeks.
For information and enquiries please contact david.carry@artecoop.net or call David Carry on +357 99 854 814.
- ISOphonix : Eco Sustainable Building Solutions using SIPs
Press Release: Thursday 4th October, 2007
ISOphonix : a next generation supplier of eco-sustainable building solutions, specialising in architectural design and build, and sound + heat insulation products and services utilising Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).
Under management and supervision of Gershon Ritchie, in cooperation with David Carry of the Artecoop, ISOphonix is officially open for business. Based in Binyamina, Israel, ISOphonix aims to provide economic, ecologically sustainable building products and services to the local, national and international marketplace.
In addition to providing general eco-sustainable design and building services, ISOphonix has a commitment to providing ISOform shelters and housing solutions, as an alternative to existing methodologies.
ISOform, a subsidiary within the ISOphonix entity, is specialising in ecologically sound, economical, pre-fabricated housing solutions. Current solutions include the ISOform shelters and housing, and the ISOrise, based on the award winning ‘i-Rise’ automonomous vertical dwelling designed by Joseph Cory of Geotectura.
The ISOphonix.com website is under construction and will completed in the coming weeks.
For further information, investment opportunities, or to request a quotation please contact gershon.ritchie@isophonix.com
The ISOphonix Team
