Manual for
SUSPENDED PLATFORM
Introduction:
Suspended platform is a modular light weight and low cost system that enables
persons to live in for example a forest, in mountains, or between buildings.
It uses existing structures to carry its load. A basic living version for
3- 4 persons can be transported easily by 3 persons and could be installed
in short time, depending on the conditions on the site. The system can easily
be extended to support more persons and functions.
Construction:
Suspended Platform consists of 3 basic modules: A core module, a sleeping
module and a water supply module. Other modules like garden modules etc. can
be added. The modules are constructed partly from a space lattice system of
stainless acid resistant steel (see Manual for N55 Spaceframe), which combines
optimal strength with low weight, partly from polyethylene tanks and acrylic
textiles. For the suspension system high quality rope, aluminium light weight
tackles and snaphooks are used.
Core Module
The core module is a rigid platform of steel. It supplies the users with a
kitchen function, a storage function, tables, a place to sit, a bath function
and a toilet function. Transparent plates of polycarbonate fixed to the bottom
of the module work as footrests. Furthermore the platform is equipped with
a hoist. The core module can be entered from all sides by using different
devices like ladders, climbing equipment or a simple rope.
Core
module:
kitchen, seats, tables, toilet, hoist, shower, storage.
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