The Pod Project began as a study to provide temporary shelter in a variety of situations. The first prototype was built with a $3,000 budget and is currently being tested. For disaster relief the pods can easily disassemble and fit into a standard 8’ x 20’ shipping container along with basic survival needs. The shipping container can be delivered to the site by truck, train, or boat. The pods can be delivered individually on a standard truck in areas with limited access. Three to four people are required to assemble each individual pod. The wall panels are made of 1.5” x 1.5” fiberglass tubing joined together with fiberglass cloth and resin. Each wall can be made quickly and easily in a factory for mass production and when complete are light enough to be handled by two people. Screwed to the fiberglass frame is a lightweight, durable siding of choice. For the first prototype, polycarbonate was selected for its translucency and affordability. The roofing system and base are made of recycled garage door panels sealed to a fiberglass frame. Included with each pod are nine adjustable legs to accommodate uneven terrain or light flooding. To anchor the lightweight pod to the ground, four cables are attached to the four corners and screwed, bolted, or weighted to the ground depending on the ground and site conditions. Tensile fabric can be added for shade and privacy. Each pod is equipped with bedding for two people and is intended to provide a safe sleeping space and to store small personal items. Larger items or items that need a more secure space can be stored inside the shipping container. Solar panels can also be provided and can be attached to the roof of each pod as well as the roof of the shipping container.