Eco Building, declared that it has contracted accords with Trussed, to create Smart Components solely with Red Shield safeguard in Southern California.
This 16'x32' Eco Shelter - for around 10k you get a complete, precut, ready-to-assemble kit - and it includes roofing
Smart Components are novel pre-fabricated or pre-engineered wall components substituting shear walls to endure seismic movement in buildings constructed using wooden frames.
Under the terms of the contracted accord Eco Building has been given official rights to the use of the in house technology and design software package of Trussed. The company has adopted the technology for its local business and as well as for the components that are sent to its offshore projects in other countries such as Haiti. The Smart Components, a result of a mix of new proprietary technology and conventional truss construction are produced utilizing patented concentric hold-down connectors, metal connector plates and distinctive dimension lumber formulated by Trussed. Each of the Smart Component is produced to endure the vital load resistance requirements. The exclusive wall segments of Smart Components can be modified to the specific client application requirements and offers increased level of flexibility for the engineers and architects in designing the construction.
ECOB by the way mixing the seismic wall systems with its Red Shield-protected lumber products advocates the use of lumber products in the construction of buildings instead of brick or concrete. The Smart Component fabrications in the line of Red Shield coatings are produced under an organized factory set up to maintain the quality.
Source: http://www.ecob.net