Innovida: A Radically New Housing Concept

If you could build a cutting edge home in just a mere 7 days which also included energy efficent savings...Would You?

Innovida is a US Company that manufactures building materials. Their innovative Fiber Composite Panels FCPs) allow them to build your home quickly and efficiently. The FCP is a load bearing insulating panel system with structural skins made of high-strength E-Glass fiber fabrics impregnanted with a fire-resistant polymeric epoxy resin and a core made of a construction foam material. The end result of this combination is that FCP construction is a stronger and better way to build. All building components (exterior and interior walls, beams, columns, profiles and roofing) are made from the FCP.

The FCPs are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes and can be used not only in resdential, but also in commercial applications.

According to Innovida, they estimate a 1,250 square foot house could be built for $50,000 to $60,000 depending on the market and site conditions.

Innovida is leading the way in Haiti, by donating 1,000 houses providing not only short-term and long-term housing needs, but also structures for hospitals and/or shelters as well as schools. In addition, they are working closely with groups in Asia and Africa to provide fast, inexpensive and energy efficient housing for the masses. They have provided homes in China, Tanzania, Dubai along with emergency relief housing solutions in the USA.

Residential Project in Dubai

This villa is approx 1,884 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, kitchen with dining area and a balcony. Approximate construction time = 2 weeks.

Benefits of InnoVida Panels

• Built Fast - Structures that are 375sft, 700sft and 1,291sft, can be built in 24 hours, 48 hours and 7 days, respectively. This is nearly 70% faster than traditional construction.

• Earthquake & Hurricane Resistant – Are strong enough to withstand the catastrophic elements of earthquakes, floods, tornados, hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters. The Wall Panel and Roof Panel were tested and approved for wind speeds above 156 mph.

* Waterproof – Does not provide a food source for algae and mold.

• Fire Resistant – The Panel skins will not support combustion. Also, the chemicals released from fuel-fed fires held against the building surface are not poisonous to humans.

* Low Maintenance – Does not provide a living environment for termites or rodents and has a long life span.

• Energy Efficient – InnoVida’s FCP has an R-value of 5.88 per inch with a total tested wall R-value of 14.6 for the 2.5 inch Panel and 23.7 for the 4 inch Panel. The insulative core significantly reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and/or cool and provides excellent noise reduction.

• A Greener Alternative – Our products and processes are much less detrimental to the environment than conventional construction by producing very little construction-site waste, air pollution, and natural resource consumption.

• Limitless Architectural and Aesthetic Bounds – FCPs can be curved into any shape and be finished with any desired option (stone, stucco, paint, wallpaper, etc.).