t’s called “the core” and it may play a role in international emergency relief situations and more Williston building projects. Rod Russell brought a background in home construction to the new design, which puts bathrooms and laundry facilities in one central part of a housing unit and minimizes the need for pipes beneath floors. A patent is pending, but Russell …
HIPPS Hybrid I-Post and Panel System for Resilient Buildings
Creates resilient, efficient, affordable housing using existing concrete supply channels. On a trip to Africa Rod Russell invented a new way to build housing using precast concrete posts and panels called “HIPPS”. The design creates a superstructure tied into the foundation that is wind and fire resistant yet can be insulated for use in any climate. It’s a simple system …
Just Water, Complete Bucket System” does good job in Africa
Emails from South Africa David South, president of Monolithic, recently received two emails from Rod Russell, Project Manager with Smart Homes Africa. According to Rod, two organizations, Sol-Nest and SmartHomes International, have teamed up to provide affordable housing to mine workers in the Copperbelt of Zambia, namely Solwezi Zambia. He wrote, “There is a 70 million housing unit shortage here …
Bayard entrepreneur helps those effected by storm with housing
GERING, Neb. (KNEP) – Last month, many residents in Bayard where effected by the storm where it destroyed homes, barns and even livestock. One local Bayard resident wants to make a difference by providing affordable housing to those affected by the storm. Rod Russell, runs a company in Gering called MR Housing where it helps families find affordable housing options. …
Bayard man has big dreams: building better, disaster-resistant structures
BAYARD — Rod Russell has been a builder his whole life, but rather than maintaining the status quo of building methods, he challenged himself 28 years ago. His goal is to develop a better, more efficient way to build houses. “The rest of the world looks at the U.S. like we’re crazy,” he said. “We keep building these toothpick homes, …