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Modular construction specialist, Elite Systems<\/a> has launched a new modular building product to help local authorities tackle homelessness across the UK<\/h2>\n

Elite Systems has developed a new modular building product that is designed to provide high-quality emergency accommodation for homeless people<\/a> and offer local authorities a speedy solution.<\/p>\n

At the end of 2019, UK charity Shelter estimated that there were 320,000 homeless people in the country, including rough sleepers and those in temporary accommodation.<\/p>\n

The issue has been further highlighted by the Covid-19 outbreak<\/a>, with charities calling for accommodation to be provided for the thousands of rough sleepers who were\u00a0temporarily housed in hotels.<\/p>\n

The modular building product was launched following initial discussions with the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework, which Elite Systems has been part of since 2018.<\/p>\n

CCS was looking to develop modular solutions that could be part of the response to the homelessness crisis and turned to Elite to help develop an initial concept.<\/p>\n

Elite Systems\u2019 technical team\u00a0opted to develop the design further to produce a blueprint for a safe, comfortable single-storey home comprising a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen\/living space.<\/p>\n

The module is based on Elite Systems\u2019 LABC-approved modular house \u2013 the single module version is fully relocatable, offering local authorities plenty of flexibility, and the design can also be configured as a larger complex for community use.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Elite\u2019s emergency accommodation product offers the option of incorporating photovoltaic panels to generate electricity, which gives the option of the building achieving\u00a0net-zero carbon.<\/p>\n

Addressing homelessness<\/h3>\n

Commenting on the design, Elite Systems’\u00a0architectural technician, Roel Carbonel,\u00a0said: \u201cHomelessness is a large-scale problem in the UK and, thanks to the flexibility of the design, our modular solution could be part of the answer for many local authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI designed the module first and foremost to be safe and comfortable, giving former rough sleepers and other homeless people a place where they can hopefully begin to rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike all of our modular buildings<\/a>, this accommodation product is high-quality, using responsibly sourced materials and with considerations in place for the whole life cost of the building, not just the initial outlay \u2013 an important consideration for councils.\u201d<\/p>\n

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