Boing Boing pointed to the Dwell Blog post, which I'm linking here.
The American Institute of Architects announced the recipients of its Small Project Awards 2008. Winners include Abod, [$1,500 base cost] envisioned as a low-cost, prefabricated solution to South Africa’s housing shortage by BSB Designs.
Each home packs flat and can be assembled by four people with a screwdriver and awl (both tools are shipped with the structure). Buyers can add multiple features on to the original 10x12 foot structure, including a kitchen, bathroom, window-walls, and closets. The lightweight steel framework and corrugated walls can be easily disassembled and transported.
Winner: Small Project Awards 2008 - Dwell Blog - dwell.com
I really like the Abod. To the point that I wouldn't mind access to something like this for personal use. The example above, with two units orthogonally oriented, is - I assume - a $3,000 investment. There are so many opportunities to use something like this for functional rustic or temporary shelter.
Well done, BSB!
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