New Earth Projects
MULTI PURPOSE MOBILE POD
CTWDC 2014
A modified shipping container clad with a variety of sustainable materials ranging from Hemp
stalks, harvested alien timber, sugar gum to recycled timber pallet sections.
Possible uses:
- Info Kiosk
- Travelling Gallery (in 6m or 12m lengths) showcasing Cape Town design talent, could be easily re-located from city centre to disadvantaged areas & back again on back of flatbed truck.
- Food & beverage, Coffee & deli, Bar/craft beer, Juice bar & raw/superfoods/smoothies, Sushi.
- All lighting (LED) and computers to run off grid from PV panels on roof, Internal cladding & ceiling to be veneer faced Hemp particle board.
- PODS to be donated after CTWDC 2014 for re-use as Classes
- Internet hubs/cafes
- Clinic spaces
- Libraries
- Spaza shops