1. Rotary Club of Dexter TM The step beyond Shelter Box Rotary Club of Dexter POB 37 Dexter, MI 48130

2. The Desperate Need When unexpected Disaster Strikes This is not enough

3. The Problem The Tents will be permanent housing for many ‘til they fall apart Many years on

4. Haitians Forced Out of Tents to Homes Just as Precarious “More than half of the Haitians driven into tent cities and makeshift camps have (moved out) population to 680,000 from a peak of 1.5 million, …” Only 4.7 percent,did so because their homes had been rebuilt or repaired.

6. Sustainable materials

8. using low technology

10. by local labor

11. using available hand tools

13. What is Sisal House “Sisal House” provides locally produced structurally sound, environmentally friendly, easy to manufacture, and easy to assemble housing units . “Sisal House” structural components are made from processed plant fiber impregnated with natural epoxidized plant resin

14. We know we can . . . Because , It’s similar to …

15. We know we can . . .

16. Sisal House The key component

17. The Similarities … Fiber Glass Structures Bio Fiber Structure Multiple layers of bio fiber mats Gel coat equivalent

18. We know we can . . . But can it be done Economically, Using local fiber Bioresins, Low Technology, And Local Labor ?

19. Bast Fibers Good mechanical properties Tensile strength comparable to steel sisal jute kenaf flax abacca yucca linseed hemp

20. Back to the Basics Getting the Fiber

21. Fiber Impregnating Resin Sources Epoxidized vegetable oils Soy Linseed Finish Coat Varnish Soy based sealers Gelcoat

22. Simplified Prototype Component Construction Process Fiber coffee bags Basic component Hand Layup Resin

23. The Prototype Plan

24. Some Details Standard Shape Plan view Roof Floor Wall Foundation Cross Section

25. Technical Issues Panel Strength Panel durability Environmental protection Structural connections Fiber Availability Fiber processing Fiber Strength Fiber Durability Material starting Point Panel construction process Fiber resin integration issues Bio resins- sources and types Bio resins- production

27. Fiber for actual

28. Resin for prototype

29. Resin for actual

30. Coating

31. Resin

34. FormalTesting Strength environmental

35. The Plan 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

37. the acquisition of material and equipment to build a proof of concept model

38. the construction and testing of several proof of concept models

40. Establish partnership with rotary club in a developing test nation

41. Develop logistics plan including customs issues

42. Develop test plan and schedule

43. Develop production schedule for 5 test units

44. Deliver 5 test units

45. Execute test plan and schedule

48. Component Fabrication Instructions/Drawing

49. Component Lay up Instructions

50. Fiber Resin Formulation Directions

51. Fiber Gelcoat Formulation

52. Fiber preparation process instructions

53. Fabrication Forms

54. Pressing technology

56. Component Assembly Instructions/Drawing

57. Component s/Pre cut

58. Connectors

59. Fiber Gelcoat

60. Fiber application instructions

61. Door/window kits

63. Socially Responsible Housing

64. Cottage industry

66. International Partnerships

67. Positioning the Project