Marvel Buildings Supplies Shipping Container Bathrooms to Portland's First City-Sanctioned Homeless Shelter

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July 21, 2023
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Portland, OR, 07/21/2023 - Marvel Buildings, a leading provider of innovative modular buildings, is proud to announce its successful collaboration with the city of Portland in establishing the first city-sanctioned homeless temporary shelter. The project entails the manufacturing and supply of state-of-the-art shipping container bathrooms, showers, and laundry units to ensure the comfort and well-being of residents at the shelter.

The temporary alternative shelter site, spearheaded by Mayor Wheeler, aims to address the urgent need for safe and dignified transitional housing solutions for 200 individuals experiencing homelessness in Portland. Recognizing the importance of providing essential amenities to the residents, Marvel Buildings was chosen as the trusted local partner to supply shipping container bathrooms, showers, and laundry units that meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and durability.

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With the city of Portland recognizing the immediate need for a temporary shelter, Marvel Buildings was tasked with a tight timeline, requiring the delivery of all the modular restrooms, showers, and laundry units within a remarkable four-week timeframe. Despite this tight deadline, Marvel Buildings rose to the occasion and successfully delivered the necessary units, ensuring that the shelter could open its doors and provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness in a timely manner.

Marvel Buildings is known for its expertise in delivering cutting-edge modular structures that serve a variety of purposes. By leveraging their advanced and innovative designs, the company offers shipping container-based modular bathrooms that combine functionality with aesthetics, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic experience for users.

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The shipping container restroom units produced by Marvel Buildings boast numerous features that set them apart from traditional brick and stick restrooms. These units are designed to be easily transportable and can be set up quickly and efficiently, making them an ideal choice for homeless shelters. Featuring quality restroom fixtures, durable materials, and customizable layouts, they provide a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.

In addition to the shipping container restrooms, Marvel Buildings has also provided state-of-the-art container-based shower units. These shipping container shower units offer a clean and private space for residents to refresh themselves. Equipped with energy-efficient fixtures, and ventilation systems, the shower units exemplify Marvel Buildings' commitment to creating functional and sustainable modular buildings.

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Furthermore, the project includes the provision of modular laundry units, ensuring that residents have access to safe and convenient laundry facilities. Designed to accommodate high-capacity loads while minimizing water and energy consumption, these units contribute to an improved quality of life for the shelter's residents.

Marvel Buildings' commitment to delivering exceptional modular structures is reinforced through its partnership with the city of Portland. By pioneering the establishment of a city-sanctioned temporary shelter and supplying top-tier modular restrooms, showers, and laundry units, Marvel Buildings is proud to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and the future of the Portland community.

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