Por Fin Nuestra Casa - PFNC project, recycling of shipping containers into homes.

PFNC stands for "Por Fin Nuestra Casa"- means "Finally, a home of our own." These words are the foundation of PFNC, whose goal is to provide housing to those who most desperately need it around the globe. PFNC utilizes surplus shipping containers resulting from the United States' consistent trade deficit.

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These containers serve as the building block of PFNC housing, but go through an extensive conversion process to make them a home. PFNC offers an affordable housing solution that is scalable and fully portable. Each PFNC unit includes 1st world amenities for a price of less than $10,000 (US)

PFNC is a for profit business dedicated to raising the standard of living for families who currently reside in dangerous or substandard conditions. The choice to be for profit was made early on, with the strong belief that it is the only sustainable model that can ensure the largest social impact.

PFNC's corporate performance is measured by its generation of:

1. Responsible Profits
2. Social Impact
3. Environmental Sustainability

Social Venture
Muhammad Yunus the visionary founder of Grameen Bank has coined the title “Social Business Entrepreneur” to describe those social ventures that operate for profit. He states that the point of break-even, “...is a moment worth celebrating. [the business] has overcome the gravitational force of financial dependence and now is ready for space flight!”

Multi-Family Prototype
PFNC's newly completed prototype is fully portable and will be used to conduct market research and procure sales. The urban-style plan features a full kitchen, washroom with shower, owner’s bedroom and can accommodate 2-6 people. The urban-style plan is designed to be stacked in an attached multi-family condominium configuration with communal recreation areas, and will include air conditioning and hot water.