2. The Sisal House project has the potential to
provide a alternative means for housing in
emergencies and in chronically under developed
regions
3. Dexter Rotary Objective
The sisal house project provides a vehicle
for the Rotary Club of Dexter to have a single
long term project that incorporates the five
avenues of service: club service, vocational
service, community service, international
service, and new generations services
4. THE WATER PROJECT STARTED SOME WHERE …
A POWERFUL HOUSING PROJECT CAN START
RIGHT HERE IN DEXTER
5. Phase 1 – Prototype Development and Test
•the development and documentation of the manufacturing process
•the acquisition of material and equipment to build a proof of concept model
•the construction and testing of several proof of concept models
•the construction of a playhouse 6’ x8’ size sample house for weather testing
the development of instructions and educational materials
Phase 2- Sisal House Factory in a Box
Develop the sisal factory in a box equipment and material list
Develop a standardized plan and platform for sisal factory in a box
Develop documentation of the construction process
Build two or three sisal factory boxes
Field test the sisal factory in a box in predetermined location with indigenous personnel
Phase 3- Initial Adoption Program
•Establish operating organization
•Establish partnership with rotary club in a developing test nation
•Develop logistics plan including customs issues
•Develop test plan and schedule
•Develop production schedule for 5 test units
•Deliver 5 test units
•Execute test plan and schedule
•Based on results provide reengineering and documentation modifications as necessary
Stage 4- Diffusion Program
Develop diffusion plan for multiple locations
Determine cost and price relationships for products
Build partnership relationships with likely recipients
Formalize relationships with cosponsors
Develop supply and inventory estimates for units
Develop and test deployment plans
Stage 5- Established and Technology Transfer Program
•Based on supply estimates, build and stage sisal factory in a box units to meet
anticipated demands
•Continue operations
6. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 5+
Phase1
Prototype Development & Test
Phase 2
Sisal House Factory in a Box
Phase 3
Initial Adoption Program
Phase 4
Diffusion Program
Phase 5
Established & Technology
Transfer
Tentative Schedule
7. Potential
FUNDING SOURCES Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
5+
Phase1
Prototype Development & Test
Phase 2
Sisal House Factory in a Box
Phase 3
Initial Adoption Program
Phase 4
Diffusion Program
Phase 5
Established & Technology
Transfer
Dexter Rotary Fdn X X X X X X
Rotary Intl X X X X
Other Rotary Clubs X X X X
Rotary District X X
Foundations/Ed Inst X X X X X X
8. ROTARY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
AVENUES OF SERVICE
5+
Phase1
Prototype Development & Test
Phase 2
Sisal House Factory in a Box
Phase 3
Initial Adoption Program
Phase 4
Diffusion Program
Phase 5
Established & Technology
Transfer
Club Service X X X X X X
Vocational Service X X X X X X
Community Service X X X X X X
International Service X X X X X
New Generation X X X X X X
Service
