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Planning for Resiliency: Portable Living Structures
A Graduate Thesis by MONICA A. JOHNSON
Mount Ida College
Energistx
Company Name: Energistx
Product: Mobile Modular Buildings
Founded: 2000
Headquarters: Santa Cruz, CA
Price Range: Unknown

Energistx calls their buildings re-locatable modular facilities. These units are built from existing ISO shipping containers. Construction of these buildings is 95 % completed in the factory, requiring only the remaining 5% to be completed on site. All units are re-locatable and for a more permanent look, facades are available for the exterior of the unit. Energistx offers multiple forms of the ISO 8’ x 40’ containers, these include:
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6 person bunk house; 3 bunk beds with 6 mattresses, 6 tall lockers, 3 computer work stations, kitchen equipped with sink, counter, storage, stove, and refrigerator, bathroom including toilet, sink and vanity, and 2 shower stalls.
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Duplex dorm residence; Each unit had 2 separate living spaces, each space includes, 1 bunk beds with 2 mattresses, kitchen equipped with sink, counter, storage, stove, refrigerator, and eating area, bathroom with toilet, sink and vanity, and shower stall.
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Triplex apartment unit; 3 separate apartment units, each unit has 2 beds and mattresses and 1 dresser.
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9 man bunkhouse; 3 triple bunk beds, 9 mattresses, kitchen equipped with sink, counter, storage, stove, and refrigerator, bathroom with toilet, sink and vanity, and 2 shower stalls.
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18 man high ceiling bunkhouse; 6 triple bunk beds, 18 mattresses, bathroom with double sink vanity, 1 toilet, and 2 shower stalls, 2 closets and a utility sink.
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20 man bunkhouse; 10 bunk beds, 20 mattresses, under bed and overhead storage.
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30 man high ceiling bunkhouse; 10 triple bunk beds, 30 mattresses, under bed and overhead storage.
All units are sprayed with a white heat resistant paint on the exterior and equipped with hvac, hot water heater, electrical panel, outlets, outdoor water supply, and finished interior materials. Energistx responds to disasters within 24-78 hours. They require at least a 2 year lease and offer custom design and engineering and a lease to own option. Angela, President, and Halle Blessing, CEO, of Energistx say this company "is your source for quality cutting-edge technologies and products that offer energy-saving alternatives for sustainable living and unparalleled products and services for life-saving infrastructure in Disaster Relief Response” (Energistx, 2014).


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