Accelerated Development Program

Introduction

Different support levels indicate different rates of development.

Zero Budget Program

Under zero-budget operation with on-demand fund-raising of about $2k/month, we can:

• 9.27.09 - Finish mud sprayer, test on CEB structure walls
• 9.28-10.3.09 - First week of October, CEB Prototype II testing - 5000 bricks pressed
• 10.5.09 - 10.31.09 - CEB Prototype III Build
• November 1 , 2009 - Product Release, CEB Press. Initial release includes:
  • Design drawings (help needed)
  • Fabrication documentation (at least from Prototype II fabrication)
  • Cost Structure - $2500 for DIY production (labor discounted); $7000 for turnkey product; price may be adjusted after production optimization
  • Factor e Farm production level - 4 machines per month initially, may be scaled if needed

Accelerated Program Under $10k budget operation with grid connection

All of the above plus:

• Accommodations for 2 more people
• CEB floor demonstrated, and built in workshop, kitchen, and 2 existing residences

=Acceleration Budget+

• Camper rental - ?
• Electrical connection - ?
• Water hookup - ?
• Food bank access -