Sandy Goodall says: Brilliant system and I amsure will take off very quickly...

Robyn-lee Upton says: Fantastic System.

masimba Musa says: Very good concept, I can think of many possible uses, as mentioned quite a few in dveloping countries. All the best in your venture

Richard Woods says: Very Impressed with the system and its functionality. The span of exhibition application all the way through to temporary shelters is very exciting.

Glyn Kearney says: Exciting concept. I would like to know the length of your longest beam and can it be lifted by a single person?

Toni Rudolph says: So easy to use and put up, nice and stable, strong and durable. Excellent concept, well done indeed!

S Jariwala says: Sounds too simple like most great ideas - it just makes sense! Housing in disaster areas is so difficult to build simply and with good quality - this is really a breakthough idea. The re-useable component of this idea, and the simplicity of construction makes this pitch truly stand out - good luck!

Zyta Dietz says: What a brilliant idea, one that is so versatile and with its ease of use, the possiblities are endless.

Gabi Hunter says: Absolutely brilliant idea! I would like to contact you, and find out more about this structure, as i am going into Zimbabwe and surrounding countries to build AIDS homes, schools and orphanages. I would like to work with your team as i see you have a heart for less fortunate people, and thats exactly what we need. All the best! i hope you are wildly successful!

Desire Campbell says: Brilliant idea and concept. Clever design, well thought of and will definately aid developing countries. Good luck for the future.

Lynn Peckham says: Brilliant idea...esp for developing countries. Good for the environment too so a winner all round. Good luck

Eric Rutgrink says: Have you created a prototype of a simple, sustainable sturucture in situ? complete with weather proof cladding etc? Would be great to see how it looks. Are there numerable forms/sizes the structure can take? All the best for the future of this great product.

shannon frost says: very impressive! the concept is fantastic. think its a winner!

Julz Chasseurs says: Excellent, - No power tools and unskilled can put it together - brilliant!!!

Mark Visser says: Living in Malawi I see huge potential for this type of construction in 3rd world situations and disaster areas apart from the re-usability in the exibition industry. Being the son of a welder/boiler maker I understand the sense of a quick and easy set-up system that does not require a whole team of qualified technicians to set up. Your heart for the least, the last and the lost is commendable. Good luck with this venture and the competition.

Hunter Julie says: For the first time, a product that addresses all the issues when trying to address the housing shortage problem, skills shortage problem, literacy problem, fast delivery in disaster relief - wow - This deserves serious consideration for implementation as soon as possible.

Lesley Van Der Merwe says: I think this is a brilliant idea. Well done, I hope it can be taken further and houses can be supplied where needed.

jeanine maritz says: fantastic concept! best of luck!!!

John Kearney says: Glyn

Our longest non load-bearing beam is 6m, weighs 47kg and is easily lifted by 2 men. Our longest load-bearing beam is 5m and weighs 39kg.

John Kearney says: Gabi,
I would be happy to chat to you further to see how our system could help you. You can find all our contact details on our website at www.rapid-space.com.

John Kearney says: Eric,
The Rapido System can take many different forms and shapes depending on the requirements. Load-bearing beams vary in length up to 5m in 500mm increments, and can be curved or straight. There are over 48 different shapes and lengths of load-bearing beams.

Our Rapido Vision system is currently used in the building of double-story exhibition stands. For each exhibition the system meets exacting design requirements, and is approved for crowd-loading by structural engineers. A recent exhibition stand of 34m x 6m with two staircases had meeting rooms, airconditioning and a restaurant/bar on the first floor. The steel structure and floorboards of this 136 square metre exhibion stand were built in only 16 hours.

We are currently developing the housing option and are confident that the structure can meet the demands as this has been proven in the exhibition arena. We will be making announcements as soon as the housing prototype is ready. You are welcome to follow us on LinkedIn or on Twitter.

Clayton Hunter says: What a fantastic idea, only a truly great mind could have thought of such an awesome bit of engineering, its utter genius I must say, this brilliant product could be used in so many different industries including instant housing for emerging countries, forward opperating base camps for troops all around the world (anywhere) refugee camps temporary clinics and UN hospitals in any enviroment the list in my mind is endless I can actually see myself buying a stylish modern house in flat pack form in the not so distant future this is extremeley exciting and I'm going to follow this one with massive enthusiasm!

Anthony Robinson says: As a developing world architect, I see it as a promising system in a world where fast, inexpensive and re-useable solutions are essential. The fact that it requires no skilled labour is perfect. Surely any organisation working in rural Africa could use this!

Mark Sylvester says: As an architect, I can foresee that this innovative structural solution will have great benefit to the housing, education and healthcare sectors especially in terms of sustainability and ease of construction in both the developed and developing world.

Jordan Cervo says: This is a great idea and should be well worth considering the potential benefits this could provide are massive from low cost shelter to UN refugee and Aid stations. The issue about deploying and creating Aid stations has always been the length of time it takes to establish an operating base. If this product can help reduce the set up time, surely that will have a positive impact on the disaster area as aid can be distributed faster.

Craig Peckham says: Great concept, with so many applications. Today the earth, tomorrow mabe the moon.

Myrtle Kearney says: Great concept for people waiting for flood-ravaged houses to dry out. There is no end to the things it could be used for. What I like most is it humanitarian applicatons.

Stephen Batchelor says: Stephen Batchelor says: Like so many good ideas it is difficult to imagine why someone has not thought of this one before. The opportunities really are endless and it would be so good if there were stockpiles round the world to ease the plight of those caught up in the disasters we seem to be so good at.
The building industry is phenomenally wasteful and to see not only a re-use but a major benefit is super. Good luck guys!

shane hunter says: Sounds like it has terrific potential. As I work in the Aluminium industry and appreciate the many benefit of this relatively 'new' metal, have you considered using this instead of steel? Aluminium is increasing being used in transport and building due to its light weight, non-corrosive properties and fully recyclable. Traditionally it is not as strong as steel, although there has been research/improvements in this area.

Jayne Seaman says: Now this is the sort of idea we should be using! Congratulations on a great concept!

Angela Kemp says: Have followed this with keen interest for the last 8 months now and know that its potential is needing to be realised now, especially and most importantly in the betterment of the lives of the poor and needy around the world.

Kyle Newman says: Superb concept. I've no doubt it will be very successful as you expand into new markets.

Uta Higgs says: Fantastic concept! Being in South Africa I can see a host of applications on the residential side. There are SO many people living in leaking tin shacks that are waiting for proper houses; this would alleviate the dire need for proper shelter. The sooner the better.

Teresa du Plessis says: Amazingly simple but effective construction method. Reminds me of kids meccano construction kits. I am sure this quick and efficient construction method will benefit many especially the poor and the needy.

Valerie Chaspierre says: This is a great idea - well done. I am sure many developing countries could make good use of this!

Marisa Dallamora says: What a brilliant system! And what a diverse range of possible uses and with life-changing consequences particularly those of low-cost flat pack housing, emergency shelter and the enterprise spin-offs.

This concept has way too much going for it to be ignored. i wish you every success in your cause!

Linzi Corlett says: I Have seen this product develope from the first stages, and I can only say that it is not only revolutionary in its individuality, but an awsome product with its multi-purpose usage. This is the future!!

Paul Newbery says: Best of luck - a revolutionary product with many uses.

Ian Waddingham says: This is an excellent concept which I would very much like to support. I am the Director of QED Structure a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Brighton and I would certainly promote this system on suitable future projects. It is a great multifunction system that is simple and will provide excellent flexibility to the user. Good Luck.

Stephen Donovan says: The spead of installation combined with the fact that the solution is re-usable and flexible makes this concept awesome. I can see many practical applications for this product, specialy where rapid infrastructure is required to perform relief work. Well Done!

Michael Deans says: A rapid-build system that uses a single fixing means, here a simple bolt, and has little or no need for foundations, lends itself to unskilled assembly and means that what may have originally been designed for exhibition use in the developed world can be universally applied for emergency and low-cost housing and other structures innthe developing world.

In any disaster scenario (including both man-made - war and civil unrest - and natural) those the immediate needs for those displaced are food, shelter and medical aid. This construction system not only solves the shelter problem with re-useable components, but allows structures of different size and form to be produced as needed. This product truly could change the world.

Carole-Lynne Needley says: Incredible breakthrough in the world of construction! The simplicity of construction, environmental benefit factors and the diversity of usages makes this product a globally required product. Great Job and Good Luck!

Michele Mann says: Fantastic concept - looks extremely easy to construct. Very strong and durable. All the very best with this project.

Erica Musa says: Very clever and innovative concept. It has so much scope within first world and third world countries. I wish you all the best in your venture and I'm positive it will thrive.

marietjie hunter says: This product is most impressive, not only is it practical but beautiful too!!! I truly believe that this is the answer, the massive breakthrough we have all been waiting for and so desperately need in Africa and any other developing country for that matter! This product has what I like to call the X and WOW factor it can be installed and dismantled anywhere quickly and can be added to at any given time so in my opinion this really is a complete and absolute global solution to a shocking housing shortage around the world and I would like to commend on your brilliant and ingenious structure. Well done and I wish you all the best for the future!

Adrian Sergent says: This is fantastic especially for the third world countries. How quickly you could use this as equiptment for houses or hospitals possibly even schools. the only limitation would appear to be your own imagination.

This seems to have the punch to go further and it would be good for this to be given every possibility of doing so.

Could do with a new extention on the back of the house....hmmm now there's a thought.

Frank Porrill says: I think the concept is brilliant and deserves to win.

Liza Kearney says: The unique Rapido System is truly an 'idea that can change the world'! It is physical and practical rather than theoretical or virtual, and can literally save lives and improve the living conditions of millions of people around the world. It is a business conducted with passion, ambition and huge integrity - this pitch profoundly deserves to win.

Bremley W.B. Lyngdoh says: Great Idea John - I would love to build my house with those materials. But how much carbon emissions would be generated from their large production? If the cost are low and if the emission are low then I say its a green signal all the way.

Cheers,

Bremley

John Kearney says: Bremley - Thank you for your kind words. I also really enjoyed your positive, energy-filled pitch.
In answer to your question, if you constructed a large house from our beams and then later decided to downsize, you could simply unbolt portions and give these to your children to use in their own structures or homes. This would dramatically drop costs and drop emissions every time the beams are reused. I can see from your own pitch that you recognise and value the fact that saving the environment is not just about carbon emissions, it's also about people and developing sustainable reusable products for the future.