Day 1 of a disaster:
For large scale disasters the Emergency RSK has many distinct advantages.
This 5 person complete shelter kit uses only 9 bamboo poles and costs less than USD $30. Using 33% less bamboo
and only two different lengths of bamboo greatly reduces transport costs.
It can be rapidly assembled in less than 1 hour on slopes that are unsuitable for tents and adapted to fit any size of tarpaulin. By using the same roof frame the shelter is easily upgraded to the Standard RSK.
The Emergency RSK
By the end of day 1:
With minimal Aid Agency assistance every family should have erected and be secure inside their Emergency RSK shelter. This is possible if the two lengths of bamboo that are needed for making this shelter are made available.
Days 2 and 3 of a disaster:
Standard RSK shelters can be rapidly built by families . These highly versatile modular units provide the minimum dignified temporary living space that we aspire to achieve.
This 5 person complete shelter kit costs less than USD $45. Using only 8 poles and 4 posts this kit can also be carried. Build time is only limited by how rapid the 4 post holes are dug and is less than three hours.
The Standard RSK
Double RSK shelters can also be rapidly built by Aid agencies working with the community . Families can also easily upgrade their Emergency or Standard RSKs to this shelter as they all use the same roof panels.
The living space is easy to divide for privacy by hanging partitions from the overhead roof frames. As in the Standard RSK, ventilation is adjustable at eaves level all around the perimeter of the shelter.
The Double RSK
Days 2 to 10 of a disaster:
Modular double RSK units can rapidly provide large temporary emergency or utility shelters that may be required at this time.
Two double RSKs provide 35 square metres of covered space for a temporary classroom or a 4 bed medical ward. Adding units creates much larger wards as required.
Modular double RSK units
At any time :
The RSK roof panel can be used on its own.
For families whose dwellings have suffered severe roof damage the RSK roof panel can be cut to fit the space and provide a temporary repair.
Using an RSK panel to repair a roof