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Did you know that semi-permanent structures can serve as alternate housing for those who lose their homes due to disasters? Natural disasters are beyond our control. When disasters cause severe damage, buildings can vanish entirely.
Semi-permanent buildings are flexible structures made from non-permanent materials. Their foundations are less stable than those of permanent structures. People often use these buildings for residential purposes.
Many of the construction materials are temporary, including flatpack wood panels, bamboo, or brick walls without plaster. Builders construct the floors with tiles, concrete, or wood. Meanwhile, the roof uses materials like zinc, asbestos, and tile. Overall, these materials are chosen for their cost-effectiveness.
Pros:
- Lower construction and development costs.
- Faster and less complex to build.
- Flexible location; builders can relocate some structures.
- Ideal for disaster-prone areas.
- Easy to renovate.
- Allows for the reuse of construction materials.
Cons:
- Unsuitable for long-term housing.
- Vulnerable to temperature changes, making it unfit for areas with extreme climates.
- Land rights cannot be owned.
- Generally unacceptable in areas requiring permanent building permits.
- Requires extra maintenance and can collapse if poorly constructed. Builders must ensure strong construction to avoid this.
This construction method creates less durable homes compared to permanent houses built with stronger materials. However, semi-permanent housing can last longer than temporary shelters.
Types of Semi-Permanent Structures
Rakita
Rakita, also called the Indonesian Prefab House, serves as a common semi-permanent dwelling in Indonesia. Builders assemble Rakita using prefabricated methods. The main structure consists of a light steel frame, while the walls use sandwich panels like expanded polystyrene, polyurethane, or rock wool.
Rakita is portable, easy to construct, and affordable. Workers can complete this dwelling in a single day. Its modern, straightforward design makes it popular as employee housing or a boarding house.
K-House
K-Houses are semi-permanent structures often seen at construction sites. These facilities function as offices, employee apartments, canteens, or storage warehouses.
Builders construct K-Houses with sandwich panel walls and prefabricated light steel roofs. This design ensures comfort and easy navigation.
Flat Pack
Flat Pack uses prefabricated modular construction with insulated walls and lightweight steel. Unlike Rakita or K-House, Flat Pack structures are often large, multi-story buildings. Many organizations use them as offices, residences, or mess halls.
Flat Pack construction protects interiors from extreme weather due to its insulated walls. Additionally, workers can easily transport these structures.
Modbox or Modular Box
As its name suggests, Modbox has a rectangular cube shape, resembling a large container. People often use Modboxes for emergency accommodations, such as project offices, mess halls, or event booths for artists. Workers can disassemble and relocate Modboxes with ease.
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