Testimonials

RE: Off-Grid Cabin

"I had always dreamed of developing... property into a back country shelter for skiing and summer recreation, but simply couldn't figure out how to build a cabin that far out in the woods.  Only after finding your product did my dream come true.  The InterShelter Dome met and/or exceeded my requirements where other applications would have failed. 

I don't now any other structure that could have been able to meet our portable, instant remote lodge needs.  Congratulations on such a fine, new and innovative product.  I will highly recommend them!"

RE: Haitian Relief and Recovery

"Tents have bene the first response for temporary housing.  With the rainy season fast approaching, tents will not hold against harsh rains enabling yet another disaster.  Domes produced by InterShelter are earthquake proof, rain and hurricane resistant, and accommodate up to 18 people comfortably, providing a durable long-term temporary housing solution.  The domes also create jobs, because each can be constructed in two hours or less by teams of four trained on the spot using only a screwdriver and wrench."

RE: Domes for Homelessness

"After reading today MSNBC's article 'FEMA Trailers Toxic Tin Cans' I wanted to renew our discussion we have had regarding the [InterShelter] domes that have been working well here in Los Angeles with the homeless community.  As we discussed earlier I believe this system has some utilization as we continue to do our pandemic planning as related to surge capacity around hospitals, at airports, etc.

As a 32-year career emergency manager we see few opportunities to really make giant leaps in the way we do things in disaster preparedness.  I believe InterShelter is one of those opportunities when we can do some things differently."

RE: InterShelter Domes - Multiple Applications

"the ability of the InterShelter domes to be quickly set up as a permanent shelter, as a hard-sided tent or as a tiny home, office, or business facility is what truly lends itself to applications in natural resources.  The yurt-sized nature of the domes, without the concerns of typical yurts, merit consideration...

What is important to the agencies in these situations is that the domes can be used in-place for many years without maintenance, or can be put up in a couple hours by inexperienced people, and dismantled in about a half-hour, then relocated or stored in an area about the sized of a pickup bed.

the cost for an Intershelter dome... is about 1/10th the cost of a cabin... It also avoids the high maintenance costs associated with cabins and yurts."

RE: Haitian Relief and Recovery - Shelter and Housing Concerns

"It has come to my attention that there is a better solution to temporary housing -- a product known as the 'Dome.'  I understand there is a good track record for using Domes in disaster areas.  I also understand that Domes are earthquake and rain proof, hurricane resistant and can accommodate up to 18 people comfortably.  Clearly, using the Domes would provide a more durable solution to the temporary shelter crisis until a permanent plan is in place."

RE: Letter of Recommendation

"AELP considered InterShelter's 'Survival Sphere' to be strategic resource advantage contributing to the success of our remote Alaska projects.  Being raised in Alaska... I demand the best equipment to ensure their survival and productivity support.  InterShelter met my demands and exceeded anything used before.

During our most recent installation, winds commonly would reach 50 MPH range without concern.  during the prior year avalanche season, we engineered an alternate wood frame shelter for crews that did not fare as well.  We also have mountain top locations with anemometers recording winds in excess [of] 200 MPH.  We try to minimize exposure to these environments, but your shelters are my first choice to protect people while working in these locations against rapid weather changes..."

RE: FEMA Applications of InterShelter Domes

"I would like to offer support and encouragement to all federal agencies that might be interesting in procuring your temporary 'dome' shelters for emergency use.  These domes provide safe and reliable shelter in all types of extreme weather conditions. They are easy to assemble and easily transportable.

These shelters are optimal for use as temporary shelters in time of disaster emergencies and these domes would be exceptional for use in Alaska.  They far exceed the capabilities of the existing canvas tents."

RE: Temporary Shelters for Emergency Situations

"I would like to express my support and offer endorsement of these shelters to agencies/organizations that might be interesting in purchasing.

As I look at past emergency situations in Oregon, these shelters would be incredibly useful to much of the Northwest in the further as we battle flooding, ice storms, etc.  ...They seem to be exceptionally versatile, durable, and portable with a variety of uses."

RE: InterShelter Dome Use for Remote Telecommunication Equipment

"I just wanted to write and thank you for the fine product you have provided to us here in Alaska.  As you know, we put our domes in 'high risk' areas throughout Alaska where the wind can reach well in excess of 150 mph and snow levels 20-40 ft or more.  That being said, the domes have provided top notch protection for my crews traveling for maintenance and construction during all times of the year.  Many of my crews have thought this has been the #1 safety and convenience item that we have available to them and their coworkers.

The ease of construction and low maintenance design makes them the perfect safety and production product for our company and for our people.  Frankly, the fact that this building has taken this kind of punishment for 10 years now, with zero structural or maintenance issues, is amazing."

RE: InterShelter Dome's Success as Homeless Villiage

"After 13 years of operation, Dome Village successfully completed its mission.   During the time that Dome Village was in operation hundreds of homeless people - singles and families were given a safe environment where they could thrive and rejoin society."

RE: Domes for Humanitarian Crisis

"In our view, a humanitarian crisis is brewing, and no other housing concept or design on the market offers the immediacy and security of InterShelter domes.  We see a huge need and market for durable, earthquake-proof housing as Nepal rebuilds beyond fragile tents and tarps."