The document discusses the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones. It argues that in the face of more frequent calamities, there is a need for more sustainable design thinking during disasters to help communities recover and rebuild. Specifically, it presents a design for a "Liv-in cube" constructed from shipping containers that could be used as temporary or permanent housing after disasters to provide shelter in a cost-effective and customizable way. It provides a breakdown of the estimated costs to construct a single 20-foot Liv-in cube.

1. Re-assessing Calamities
Sustainable Design Thinking During Natural Disasters
Vishwa Raman Sachdeva
Giovanni Lanzone
Master in Business Design Academic Year 2009-2010
Milan, 21-10-10

2. WITH INCREASING……

3. FLOODS

4. EARTHQUAKE

5. CYCLONES

6. AND MANY OTHER NATURES
CALAMITIES

7. ITS TIME FOR…

36. [Cost to Finish the Liv-in cube]
Cost of container $1,200
Liv-in customization (Flat Pack) $1,250
Fabrication cost
- Glass windows double glazed $300.0
- Plumbing $500.0
- Electrical $500.0
- Insulation $900.0
- Wall finish and painting $500.0
- Flooring $800.0
- Built in shelves and closets $300.0
- Interior doors and hardware $300.0
Liv-in cube cost 20ft Solo-in cube $6,550
Cost per square feet $40.00
@15 % Profit margin $46.00
@5 % Overhead expenses $51.00
Total
Estimate $8,100