The inner ring of living quarters surrounds a 40x40ft courtyard. It has 8 single box units for quarters, with 2 large bath rooms, and 2 double box apartments, with private bathrooms. ( one apartment will be converted into a medical bay ) At the front are two double rooms for common use. At the back are the dining room, kitchens, laundry and some utility. Also there is a hallway to the back section of the outer ring that contains utility and storage.
The left side outer ring is for animals, fodder and veterinary use. The right side outer ring is for farm equipment, storage and heavy work shops. The front outer ring is used for light craft shops. The forward right corner is the main entry way. The forward left corner is unwanted guest accommodation.
Flat roof of the outer ring will have a small wall to be used as a battlement in case of attack.
The inner ring contains 8 single units with 2 big bathrooms, 2 apartments with their own baths, 1 large dorm area with its own bathroom able to hold 8 bunk beds ( it may be converted into 2 apartments that share the same bath ) At the back are common use areas including small reading room and TV room.
Note that the stair wells will continue up to the roof to give easy access to it. A rooftop garden should be planned for both useful edible needs and as camouflage from the air.
The basement level.
The outer ring is placed on a slab foundation or rammed earth. The inner ring is dedicated to storage. However, under the kitchen area there is a secret container that will act as a hide out for children and those unable to fight in the event of a serious attack.
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These plans represent a structural arrangement that will need about 200x20ft ISO boxes and 18x40ft ISO boxes ( some things are best done with the 40ft boxes although they could be done with 20s )
If we assume an average cost of $1000 x box we are looking at a basic structural cost of $218,000, which is not bad when you consider the durability of the ISO containers, they are bulletproof against small arms.
The basement will need almost no work to finish it, because it will be used for storage. Some thought to lighting and ventilation is required. Like wise in the outer ring of the main level, most of it will be left rough with only essential fittings. Of course the work shops will need some plumbing.
The living area of the inner ring will need lots of work. A cost estimate is needed for the heating, electrical, ventilation-cooling and plumbing systems. Also we need to establish what are the power requirements of the base and what power sources we have access to. Can we realistically run this place on wind and solar charged battery packs?
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