Shelters

  On the first pod base I used three recycled pallets. Here I’m experimenting with 2×2’s for the base frame, later adding 1/2″ OSB for the floor. This proved too weak. On the final version I used four treated 2×4’s and 1/2″ OSB sheeting. This proved very robust. Although costing a bit more, going this route saved…

For PDF plans, click here! This two sheet fluted plastic shelter is held together with zip ties and is great for non-chewing large dogs, or as a play house for the youngsters! For hot summer days ventilation flaps were added to the rear, and the front wall. To secure this light weight structure to the ground,…

I wanted to make an inexpensive sleeping pod that a church or homeless advocate organization could install outside for wintertime use. Some homeless prefer living outside rather than sleeping around nefarious strangers or dealing with the rules some religious backed shelters impose. I started with two 40″ by 48″ pallets. I used the boards from…

For PDF plans, click here! I was wondering what space could be made by arcing a sheet of fluted plastic lengthwise. After a few drawings this is what I came up with. It’s made using 4 sheets of 4mm fluted plastic. I purchase my material at a plastics supply store which has the sheets in…

For PDF plans, click here! This is a 4 sheet 1-1/2″ thick rapid deployment shelter I made for sleeping quarters at Burningman. It worked out great. Sometimes you didn’t’ know it was windy outside until you open the door! Many thanks to the unknown neighbor who was kind enough to striking a pose! It had…

For PDF plans, click here! After making a shelter of similar design for Burningman using foil backed foam board insulation, I wanted to make one using fluted plastic, or Corrugated plastic. I call this the Coro Teepee. For the most part the Teepee is made using 4 sheets of 4mm fluted plastic and Gorilla…