Portable Modular Housing System

In response to Australia's housing crisis, Highgate AeroDesign has branched into the field of Low-Cost, High Aesthetic design for living.

Design

Low Cost

  • Standardised components from mass-produced building industrial supply.
  • Steel Purlins, Corrugated Steel Sheet, Structural Beams, Wood Flooring.
  • Prefabricated Parts and Assemblies, low part count, sub-assemblies.

High Aesthetic

  • Traditional Australian Outback Vernacular.
  • Galvinised Iron, Corrugated Steel, Wood, Glass.
  • Medium Pitch Gable Roof.
  • Low-set above ground framed floor.
  • Wood Framed Verandahs with wood decking.

Ease of Construction

  • Precision Cut Parts.
  • Laser Cut Fastening Holes.
  • Bolted, Rivetted and Screwed Sub-Assembly, Major Groups and Major Assembly.

Ease of Relocation

  • Independent Module Structure.
  • Independent Foundation Assembly.
  • Dismantles to 6m x 4m x 2.5m Units suitable for Car -Trailer or Truck Transit or;
  • Dismantles to Flat-Pack Component Sub-Assemblies suitable for Car Trailer, Truck or Shipping Container Transit.

High Versatility

  • Open Portal Frame, Open Plan.
  • Extendible by Number of Module Units. Width(6m) x Number of Modules (2.5m depth).
Portal600-5H8

4 Module with Verandah each end.
All optional cladding types and colours. Open-plan with optional internal partitions and fit-out.

Multi2

Independent Layout Multiples.
Add or subtract foundational units to desired shape and size.

2Module1-1

2 Module Verandah single end.
Any number of modules can bolt together dependent only on installed foundation.

Portal600-5H1-2-1Flip

Any Style Cladding.
Choose any desired internal and external cladding materials and colours.

Easy to Transport

  • Assembled Module – On Car Trailer.
  • Module Frame – Roof and Wall Panels Separated.
  • Flat Packed – Truck, Trailer, Shipping Container.
  • Fully Assembled House Complete – House Removal Truck.
ModuleOnTrailer2

Assembled Single Module on Car Trailer. Independent transport using ordinary car and trailer.

4inContainer1

Flat Packed Floors, Wall and Roof Panels.  4-Modules in 20 ft Shipping Container.

ModuleOnTrailer3

Dismantled Single Module on Car Trailer. Independent transport using ordinary car and trailer. Easier handling of components and reduced towing drag.

4Module1Frame1

Open Portal. Base module frames are independently rigid structures when fastened to foundation.

4ModuleClean-Truck2

Conventional house removal. Fully or partially assembled.

4Module1Frame4

Rapid, Easy Construction. In factory or onsite. All basic fasteners, no welding required. Base Modules bolt together to form any desired overall length.

DWG201124

Designed and Engineered. Using all standard commercial steel sections. Any option of internal and external cladding and lining systems. Fully insulated.

 

Easy to Install Foundations

  • 4x large cross-section Steel Posts Bolted to Footings.
  • Clamped fastening to 2x large cross-section I-Beam Rails.
  • I-Beam Rails Clamped to Bracket Bolted to Steel Joist.
  • I-Beam requires no bolt holes or welding.
  • Optional height posts.
  • No onsite welding required.
Foundations

Rail, Post and Clamp Bracket System. Posts bolt to conventional concrete footing.

Foundations2

Clamp Bracket Foundation to Floor Structure.

Get in touch, let's have a coffee together & talk about Low-Cost, High Aesthetic Modular Relocatable Housing

Expressions of interest are invited.

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