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Transcript of Palm Shell Affordable Housing
Project Concept Note
for
Affordable HousingAffordable Housing
Aarthi Vijaykumar & Mithun Ekbote
Who are we?
- Young Social Entrepreneurs with a vision to change the
current living conditions in developing nations
- Varied Cultural, Social & Professional backgrounds, hence a
pool of knowledge
- Experienced Construction Gurus as Consultants- Experienced Construction Gurus as Consultants
- High volume manufacturer of FMCD
- Vast database of rural organizations
- Support from various national & international brands
- Experience in Funding & work with ‘start up’
Who is our target Client?
• Any organization that seeks to address the need for affordable
housing and attempts to synergize the process by using:-
- Innovative ideas and advanced technology
- Works on high volumes & low margins
- No Bribes Policy- No Bribes Policy
Our Background in Construction
• We have been in the business of providing machinery to
various clients for Construction
• Internal research has allowed us to believe that Insulated
Concrete Foam; use of Expanded Polystyrene ( Thermacole ) is
the best solution possiblethe best solution possible
• We are founder members of the Expanded Polystyrene
Recycling Association of India
• We are supported by operational plants in 49 countries
Technology
• The advancement of
technology has allowed the
application of polystyrene in
construction as an eco-
friendly approach to friendly approach to
substitute bricks
• Single panel (as shown in the
picture) of polystyrene is used
in construction when number
of floors is less than 3
• It is also effectively used for
building inner walls of the
dwelling
Double panel – recommended
• Double panel polystyrene is used based on structural requirements
• It is used for dwellings with more than 3 floors
• The cement is poured between the two panels
• The cement is poured between the two panels
• The outer sides of the panel are plastered for finishing after wiring and internal piping have been imbedded
• The thickness of the concrete between the 2 panels is decided on stress and load bearing
Floor Panels
• Floor panels provide easy
placement for heating
pipes and drainage
• The reinforcing steel on the
panel is connected to the panel is connected to the
structural steel beams and
concrete is then poured
• Floor panels are available
in variable thickness and
can also be used for roofing
Raw Materials for Construction
• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
• Steel
• Concrete
Raw Material Characteristics
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Raw Material Characteristics
Steel
Raw Material Characteristics
Cement
Benefits
• Fast turn around time
• Earthquake resistant
• Energy Efficient – 30% to 40% reductions (Insulation)
• Versatile design with • Versatile design with replicability
• Storm resistant
• Fire retardant
• Superior Strength
• Bullet Proof
• Leed Certification
Certification
Test Results
Site Pictures
Residential Complex
School Building
Row Houses
Commercial Building
Residential Building
6 Storey Residential Building
Let’s work together to provide better living
conditions to the developing nations
For more details: [email protected]