Cypress Principles of Disaster & Workforce Housing Solutions
The Cypress Model for neighborhood building is distinctly applicable to housing families in the wake of a disaster –quickly, safely, and cost effectively –with a view of the long term health and stability of the family in a stable and permanent community.
Durability Matters
New homes must be safe, durable, and energy efficient, thus making them affordable to maintain and operate over time.
Size Matters
Smaller homes live large when principles of small home design are employed. Communities work best when divided into smaller neighborhoods (50-200 units).
Community Matters
Neighborhoods which looks to the principles of placemaking and human centered design foster a greater sense of community
Design & Configuration
Design Options
Temporary Emergency Units
Designed to sit in front yard of a home while house is being renovated; relocate after use
Permanent Accessory Dwelling Units
Emergency cottage in the backyard while home is renovated or rebuilt, then convert to granny-flat
Grow House
Emergency cottage is first piece of final home
Pocket Neighborhoods and Group Sites
Cottages arranged in small villages and used for temporary or permanent housing
Workforce Housing
Bunkhouse units for workforce housing
Calibrated Designs - Program & Aesthetics
New designs created to meet program and aesthetic needs of each project; within a project, a limited series of plans with multiple elevations balances economy of scale and richness of variety
Performance & Process
Resiliency & Energy Efficiency
Safe & Durable Construction: Engineered to withstand local risk factors including: hurricane force winds, seismic loads, and snow loads as req.
Resilient Construction: Water resistant and fire resistant finishes
Zero Energy Ready: Low energy consumption facilitates affordable operating expenses, especially in settings with high electrical rates
Low VOC: Materials selected to maximize indoor air quality
Meets all Local Codes: Calibrated to meet or exceed all applicable local building codes
Lovable Design: Livable and lovable designs that residents care about enough to maintain over time
Supply Chain & Delivery Range
Panelized & Modular Construction: Sourced from a network of independent facilities
SIPs Panels: Structural Insulated Panels provide energy efficiency and facilitate ease of installation
Turnkey Homes: All exterior materials, interior finishes, appliances, electrical, plumbing, & HVAC
Packed in Containers: Panelized kits homes ship internationally in containers; number of containers per unit depend on size of units
Domestic Range: Range includes US mainland, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
International Range: Range includes Caribbean Islands and Canada; ships from domestic ports with international trade zone