Abstract: A building structure suitable as a two-unit building module which may be incorporated into a variety of multi-storey commercial or residential buildings. The structure includes two vertically stacked units which each define a respective self-contained space. As a module, the building structure extends downward from a planar ceiling surface which forms the ceiling of an uppermost unit to a planar lower floor surface of the second lower other unit. Together, the pair of stacked units has an overall height equal to two and one-half to three full storeys, and a height selected between twenty-three and thirty-six feet, depending upon the respective building structure (7.5-12 feet). The building module is bordered on each lateral side by load-bearing support pillars or sidewalls which extend the height of the building. An interior dividing bearing wall is positioned within each of the units between the load-bearing sidewalls, and which divide each unit into primary and secondary living areas or spaces.

Abstract: A multi-unit residential building design has a system of contiguous dwelling units arranged to occupy a single story at a high density. Each unit, whatever the number of bedrooms, is formed from an arrangement of overlapping rectangles, wherein most units assume a T-shape. These T-shaped units are positioned in either outer columns of the building or are embedded in inner columns; however, the layout of each unit is substantially the same. The building is constructed as an interlocking set of units which minimizes exterior wall space and maximizes density. The interlocking character of the design also allows all the rooms of each unit to have suitable window frontage, and provides for up-scale features such as courtyards for the embedded units.

Abstract: A prefabricated room module (1) is provided for use in the construction of a modular building. The room module comprises a floor slab (2) of generally rectangular shape in plan, and load bearing walls (3,4) formed at adjacent sides of the slab and mutually adjoining at a common corner (5). The module has no ceiling slab opposite the floor slab (2) and an open face opposite one of the load bearing walls (4) which constitutes a party wall. Opposite another of the load bearing walls (3) the module may be open or include a further wall (7) which can have an access opening (10) therein for providing service access to a kitchen or bathroom pod (9) installed in a corner of the module. Edges of the floor slab (2) have projecting tongues (11) and fastening means for engaging complementary recesses and fastening means respectively of an adjacent module. The module may have a ceiling slab instead of a floor slab (2).

Abstract: A building frame resistant to earthquakes, gale-force wind loads, fire, insects and rot includes a peripheral frame wall constructed of rectangular steel tubing. Side wall frame modules bolted together along adjacent edges, and end wall modules bolted together along adjacent edges and to the ends of the connected side wall modules form the peripheral frame wall. Diagonal bracing is built into selected side and end wall modules as required for the desired degree of wind resistance. Trusses made of various size tube such as 2×3 inch rectangular steel tubing for supporting a roof, including a hip roof, on the peripheral wall, are assembled and welded in a welding shop and the prefabricated trusses and wall modules are trucked to the building site. Multiple stories may be erected and fastened together by anchor brackets arranged bottom-to-bottom above and below the second and higher floors. The building frame is secured to a foundation by attaching the anchor brackets to anchor bolts set in the foundation.

Abstract: A clean room which avoids the problems attendant with the raised floor found in prior art clean rooms uses a perforated floor upon which equipment can be directly placed. The perforated floor includes a regular array of openings through which air can pass to an underlying facility room. The openings are covered by a grate through which the air can pass. In combination the perforated floor and the grates are able to support equipment in any location thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a building construction system, the components thereof, and method therefore. More specifically, the present invention relates to a building construction system that utilizes specifically designed component parts that fit together, such as by male/female connections, and are permanently attached through the use of an adhesive, or bonding glue, to create an extra strong and uniformly tight structure. If effect, the end result is equivalent to a one-piece construction since all components are permanently “chemically welded” to each other with all components being made from the same type of materials.

Abstract: A multi-story apartment or condominium building complex includes one or more vehicle parking levels above or below grade and one or more dwelling unit levels vertically stacked above the vehicle parking levels. At least one of the parking levels includes private garages for at least selected ones of the dwelling units and occupants of the selected dwelling units may move between their garage and their dwelling unit through an interior corridor at the parking level and an elevator extending directly to the individual dwelling units on each level. The elevators may serve one, two or several dwelling units on each dwelling unit level. A service corridor is provided on each dwelling unit level which may be accessed by a service elevator or spaced apart stairways to provide secondary access between each dwelling unit level and street level.

Abstract: The invention provides a concrete form structure formed of plural pair of spaced elongate facing channels, each channel having a central web and opposite longitudinal edge flanges. Elongate rigid insulation boards are disposed between said webs and adjacent the opposite edge flanges. At least one plate member seats the facing channels and the rigid insulation boards. The plate member is secured to the facing channels at the bottoms thereof. The facing channels, plate member and insulation boards define a top opening concrete receiving chamber.

Abstract: A waste water collection arrangement for combining the waste water discharge of several different plumbing fixtures includes a water receiving trap having a chamber in which water is received to provide a gas-tight seal. At least two inlet assemblies deliver waste water to the chamber and at least one outlet assembly discharges water from the chamber. The chamber has a lid part through which the inlet assemblies pass at least substantially perpendicular to the lid part. The inlet assemblies are mounted on the lid part so as to be movable as required to desired positions for connection to waste water conduits. The chamber is essentially isolated from the ambient air.

Abstract: A frame structure, which is adapted to be mounted between a horizontal lower balcony slab (1) and a horizontal upper balcony slab (2) located straight above the former, is arranged to support wall plates (9, 10) for at least partial building-in of the space between the balcony slabs (1, 2). The frame structure has a lower horizontal sectional element (12) arranged to be attached to the lower balcony slab (1), an upper horizontal sectional element (11) arranged to be attached to the upper balcony slab (2), an intermediate horizontal sectional element (13) and two vertical sectional elements (14, 15). The upper and the intermediate horizontal sectional elements (11 and 13) are arranged to support between themselves wall plates (10), such as glass plates, which are horizontally displaceable relative to each other. The vertical sectional elements (14, 15) consist of hollow sectional elements.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an external wall construction capable of inhibiting water penetration into the external wall construction reliably; and a sealing fixture, an external wall panel, and an external wall constructing method, which are used for the external wall construction.

Abstract: A parking device for two-wheelers, the device having at least a series of parking elements with mutually adjacent parking elements. Each parking element has an enclosed space for receiving individually a single two-wheeler, so as to form individual parking cells for two-wheelers isolated from one another. Each cell can be closed for enclosing the space taken up by the cell.

Abstract: Pre-cast concrete panels bodies for constructions in building industry and a method of construction of structure using the pre-cast panel bodies is disclosed. The pre-cast concrete panels bodies includes pre-cast beams (3) at an upper edge and at least one bore (6) extending longitudinally from one end to the other. The bore is adapted to receive starter bars (16) reinforcement steel bars (19), wires, pipes or concrete. The upper edges of the panel bodies include cornices (4) casted simultaneously with the casting of the panel body. All the pre-cast concrete panels and pre-cast concrete slabs (26) are interlocked together by the introduction of steel bars (28) through links (8) extending from the pre-cast concrete panels, adding wires mesh (38) and top bars (40) on the pre-cast concrete slab and pouring concrete over the steel bars, wire mesh and top bars to provide a sturdy structure.

Abstract: A safe school complex which includes a plurality of classroom modules joined together to form an enclosed courtyard. The courtyard may be a park or play area depending on the needs of the school. A covered walkway surrounds the courtyard in what is commonly referred to as a race track design. Each module has a two way front entrance door having access from the covered walkway. Each module further comprises an emergency exit at the rear of the classroom module. A controlled access entrance unit is provided for controlled and secure entrance to the courtyard and classroom modules through entryway. The classroom modules also include an alarm system which includes a visual indicator in the form of a flashing light, and an audio indicator in the form of an alarm horn contained within an indicator housing.

Abstract: Transportable steel module units and methods for assembling such units to form structures on site to create living and workspace building environments which are non-combustible and resistant to unhealthy contaminants, and high winds and other environmental conditions and wherein each module unit is substantially completely prefabricated and finished to permit immediate occupancy and predetermined use of a structure created by connection of two or more module units.

Abstract: The present invention includes a unique mid-level room arrangement for a building structure such as a residential home. The building structure is comprised of at least one room on a first below ground level floor and at least one room on a second below ground level floor. The second below ground level floor is above the first below ground level floor, and a stairway connects the first below ground level floor to the second below ground level floor. The building is also comprised of at least one room on a generally ground level floor. The second below ground level floor is connected to the ground level floor by a stairway. There is also at least one room on an upper level floor above the ground level floor. A stairway connects the ground level floor with the upper level floor, and it has a landing at a location between the ground level floor and the upper level floor. At least one room is on a mid-level floor between the ground level floor and the upper level floor.

Abstract: A medical workstation is contained in an operating room having one or both of a double ceiling and a double floor. The medical devices forming the medical workstation are disposed in the double ceiling or in the double floor, or are distributed so that some are disposed in the double ceiling and some are disposed in the double floor. The devices are thus arranged so as not to present a hinderance to operating personnel in the operating room. A connection unit for the medical devices projects into the operating room from the double ceiling or from the double floor.

Abstract: A multi-unit building for residential or commercial use that includes a plurality of dwelling units and an enclosed solarium area that is bordered at least in part by portions of at least two dwelling units. Each of the dwelling units includes an interior space having exterior access and a separate solarium access, the dwelling units and the solarium area are covered by a roof structure, and the solarium area is divided into a plurality of private areas so that a private area is associated with each of the two dwelling units. Each private area is associated with a dwelling unit so that such private area is accessible by way of that unit's solarium access. Preferably, the solarium area also includes a common area for shared usage by tenants of the dwelling units.

Abstract: A hotel-restaurant structure including a shared area formed by an overlapping corner portion common to the hotel and the restaurant. The overlapping portion is defined by a corner of the hotel structure that overlaps the restaurant structure and a corner of the restaurant structure that overlaps the hotel structure. The structure includes an access from the hotel structure through the overlapping portion into the restaurant structure such that the shared area comprises less than 50 percent of the floor area of the hotel structure and less than 50 percent of the restaurant structure.

Abstract: A room arrangement for dividing and providing privacy between adjacent living areas in a hotel room, apartment or other similar facility. The room arrangement includes a first room or hallway and an adjoining second room, such as a dressing room with an attached closet or storage area. A bi-directional door is positioned between the first room and the second room. The bi-directional door is selectively positionable between a first position for providing a partition between the second room and the storage area and a second position providing a partition between the first room and the second room. A "two way" catch mechanism maintains the bidirectional door in one of the first and the second positions. In the preferred embodiment, a third room, such as a bathroom, adjoins the second room wherein when the bi-directional door is positioned in the second position, the third room and the second room and the storage area are separated from the first room.

Abstract: A fully integrated building complex comprising a body of water, a first housing structured to resemble the Titanic and a generally domed-shaped second housing structured to resemble an iceberg. The first and second housings are each situated within the body of water so that a first portion is disposed within the body of water, resting on the bottom thereof, and a second portion is disposed above the body of water. The interior of the first and second housings are divided into a plurality of levels and may include an entranceway/lobby, guest quarters, restaurants and entertainment facilities, a casino and other hotel amenities, such as health clubs swimming pools, beauty salons, retail shops, etc. Access between the first housing and the shore is provided by a generally tubular-shaped enclosed gangway having at least one conveyor belt-like people mover.

Abstract: A multi-story, multi-dwelling, non-elevator, ground floor handicapped accessible, rectangular shape, residential building. The building has a non-protruding stairway on each short side of the building and a centrally located, upper level corridor connecting the stairways.

Abstract: The building system employs precast corners (16) and elongated walls (12) with integral footings (14 and 18) to construct a foundation and basement. Precast first elongated wall sections (50) and corner sections (52) and floor slabs form a first level. Upper level wall sections (74), corner sections (76) and floor slabs (72) form an upper level. Gable sections (90), a ridge beam (92) and roof slabs (94) form a roof. The precast members all include a steel mesh reinforcement (102, 104 and 106). Sections are rigidly connected together at their ends (58 and 68) by connector assemblies (108 and 160) that are connected directly to the reinforcement (102). The sections are secured together by sheebolts (120) that extend vertically from a lower section into an upper section.

Abstract: The invention provides pre-fabricated self-contained building panels, including a panel incorporating a truss structure as a part thereof, and combinations thereof. The panels include a skeletal assembly comprising generally an array of plural structural steel channels, rigid sheeting proximate to said channels, support members adjacent the rigid sheeting, the channels supported between suitable base plates, angles for defining portions of said skeletal assembly and a forming structure as a part of said skeletal assembly, said skeletal assembly and forming structure being oriented horizontally on a planar surface. A self-hardening material, such as concrete, clay, etc. is introduced to the forming structure for embedding at least a portion of said skeletal assembly. The forming structure becomes an integral part of the completed building panel and is not disassembled therefrom.

Abstract: A modular unit system for constructing a modular structure comprises different modular unit sets each having a identical modular unit. The modular units of each modular unit set has connecting surfaces each for connection to a corresponding connecting surface of at least one other identical modular unit or to a corresponding connecting surface of one of the modular units of another of the modular unit sets to construct a modular structure, such as a building structure, having a predetermined configuration.

Abstract: A modular floor access panel having at least one fully enclosed access channel and a vertically extending service well intersecting with the access channel, with an interlocking structure on the periphery allowing secure attachment to adjacent panels. Preferably the interlocking structure is integrally formed with the panel. Optionally, the panel may be provided with a leveling mechanism and the service well is configured to receive decentralized facilities.

Abstract: A three story apartment building with a number of breezeways on the first floor allowing access through the building to the other side will be designed so as to not have breezeways on the second and third story. The second and third floors of the apartment building will be comprised of two-story apartments so that no exits will be required on the third floor as required by the building code for separate third floor apartments. Preferably, each of the entrances to a first floor unit will be within the breezeways. In addition, no breezeway will need to be incorporated on the second floor since none is required on the third level. This allows for recovery of additional floor space on the second floor in the area over the breezeway of the first floor and recovery of all the former breezeway space on the third floor.

Abstract: A restaurant and hotel combination including a restaurant structure and a hotel structure. The restaurant structure includes a dining area and defines a substantially rectangular restaurant footprint. The hotel structure includes a lobby area and a plurality of guest rooms. The hotel structure defines a substantially rectangular hotel footprint. Each of the restaurant and hotel footprints has exactly one respective corner thereof overlapping the respective corner of the other. An overlap area is thereby defined and is positioned within each of the restaurant and hotel footprints. Preferably, the overlap area is no greater than 30% of the restaurant footprint.

Abstract: A building module collapsible for transport and expandable for use, includes an elongated core section which has substantially vertical, lateral and longitudinal walls and a core floor section which together define a partially enclosed interior area. A floor assembly is connected to the core floor section for movement between folded and unfolded positions. Telescopic, as well as foldable wall, ceiling, floor and roof sections are provided and allow the building module when in its collapsed for transport condition to comply with the current United States Department of Transportation regulations pertaining to the maximum shipping sizes for standard ground transportation, as well as the current International Standards Organization codes pertaining to maximum shipping sizes for standard ground and water transportation.

Abstract: A self storage warehouse facility (10) has a plurality of separate insulated self storage rooms (12) each having an exterior foldable door (14) mounted for movement between open and closed positions to permit access to the insulated storage room (12). The foldable door (14) has a plurality of insulated partitions (50, 52, 54) having rollers (66) mounted in guide rails or tracks (42) for movement. In closed position, the lower partition (54) has a lower tubular seal (74) which seals against the foundation (11) and an adjacent ledge (74, FIG. 4). The entire outer perimeter of the door (14) is sealed against a rubber strip (40) along the side edges and upper edge of the door (14). A tubular seal (72) seals along the bottom edge of the door (14). A solenoid operated damper (82, FIG. 7) in a cool air duct (80) is moved to a closed position by energizing of the solenoid (87) upon opening of the door (14). The damper (82) is opened upon return of the door (14) to a closed position.

Abstract: A multistory apartment building having at least three stories and multiple apartment units. At least the third story has outside balconies extending along at least one exterior sidewall and connected to spaced apart exterior stairways between the third story and the ground to provide two pathways between each third story apartment entrance and the ground by way of the stairways. A three story, eight apartment unit per story building is disclosed by way of example. The building sidewalls each include an inset portion in such a way that a second level balcony connects the entrances of two second level apartments with at least one stairway and provides a cover or roof for two ground level apartment entrances. The third story balconies provide a cover for the second level balconies and entrances, respectively. The building roof may include portions extending over the third level balcony to provide protection for the third level entrances and the third level balconies, respectively.

Abstract: This invention relates to exterior building wall systems utilizing multiple wall panels forming horizontal and vertical wall joints. Each individual wall panel consists of an essentially flat exterior facing member and four perimeter members structurally connected to the facing member. The design of the perimeter members and the combination of differential pressure seals and pressure equalized seals enable the system to prevent water from infiltrating into the building. In addition, this invention is easily disassembled and saves much time and expense.

Abstract: A horse shaped building with recreational area that is inspired by Greek mythology wherein the horse shaped building replicates the Greek horse doureios ippos. The horse shaped building with recreational area includes an octagonal shaped garden, the horse shaped building, an octagonal shaped water canal, and a movably mounted stepped bridge. The horse shaped building is disposed on the octagonal shaped garden. The octagonal shaped water canal surrounds the octagonal shaped garden. And, the movably mounted stepped bridge extends from the octagonal shaped garden and passes over the octagonal shaped water canal.

Abstract: A building arrangement wherein two separate units are incorporated into a single structure. A main access for each unit is provided on opposite sides of the structure creating a discreet relationship between the units. A common wall assembly between the two units is segmented in shape making the presence of the common wall less noticeable.

Abstract: A structure found of several structural segments with superposed rooms is used for chemical plants which permit a very flexible method of production with rapid product changes. The plant components together with associated connections are housed on mobile frames in the rooms so that the plant components can be simply and rapidly replaced.

Abstract: A containerized prefabricated building kit comprises a cuboidal frame having eight corners and twelve edges the corners being provided with standard container handling equipment components, allowing the kit to be transported as a standard shipping container. The structure of the container kit consists substantially only of components of the prefabricated building kit. The cuboidal frame is used in the building, either after separating it into its components, that is into separate beams or by using the open sided frame as the frame work for a side room or other part of the building.

Abstract: The interior of a building having a framework composed of vertical structural elements and horizontal floor levels is constructed by installing prefabricated room units, each having walls and a ceiling, in the framework. The room units are sized and positioned so that a sound insulating air gap is formed between the ceiling of each room unit and the building framework.

Abstract: Building system comprising a plurality of interconnected building blocks. Each of the building blocks has framing providing a horizontally disposed vertically spaced-apart floor, ceiling and ceiling plenum and having at least three vertically extending corners with each corner having a vertical shaft formed therein extending from the floor to the ceiling plenum. The vertical shafts have air handling ducts and piping and wiring disposed therein. The ceiling plenum has spaced-apart parallel framing members extending in one direction of the ceiling plenum. Air handling ducts are connected to the air handling ducts in the vertical shafts and are disposed in the ceiling plenum running in directions parallel to the framing members in the ceiling plenum. Piping and wiring are connected to piping and wiring in the vertical shafts and are disposed in the ceiling plenum and run in directions different from the directions of the framing members in the ceiling plenum.

Abstract: There is disclosed a prefabricated dwelling capable of being employed on a single dwelling unit or in cooperative relationship with one or more like dwelling units, the dwelling unit having a body member provided with a wooden floor, a pair of corrugated side walls attached to the floor around the periphery thereof and enclosing the area above the floor, a cover member attached to the side walls opposite the floor and a door at level one and at least one window located in the side walls, the corrugations of the side walls facing toward the interior of the dwelling unit and forming supporting and strengthening studs therefor. The dwelling unit may also be provided with electrical connections, cabinet units, a cooking unit and kitchen and bathroom plumbing units and associated fuel lines, water lines and sewer lines, water taps, smoke alarms and a sprinkler system.

Abstract: A building that can be constructed quickly in a wide variety of configurations has a sill beam that runs along the perimeter of the building. The plumbing, electrical and other utility needs for the building are channeled through a cavity provided for in the sill beam. Columns are removably mounted on the sill beam according to the desired configuration with exterior and interior panels extending between the columns. Overhead, roof beams extend between columns with roof panels extending between the roof beams. Similarly, the floor is constructed of a plurality of floor panels. The panels forming the exterior walls of the building are pre-finished on both sides.

Abstract: A mobile grain silo for the transportation and storage of grain, granulated food and other such materials, wherein the mobile grain silo includes individual storage cells of a generally parallelogram shape constructed around a frame structure and having means for lifting on and off a mobile transport and for interconnecting the cells in stacked relation to one another. The individual storage cells having a loading door for filling and an exit door for discharging the contents therein and further having a viewing port to inspect the interior of the cell.

Abstract: Cabin unit arrangement for ships or the like comprising a number of cabin units located side by side on an even base, for instance on a ships deck. Said cabin units are separately mountable, whereby the self-supporting and box-like cabin unit comprises at least walls and a roof and is arranged for transport to the cabin mounting site at least mainly as a unique transport unit. Said transport unit is produced from at least two basic elements, whereby at least one external dimension of the transport unit is considerably smaller than the corresponding extension of the mounted cabin unit.

Abstract: A building structure including a first unit having a front elevation, a rear elevation, a first side wall, and a second side wall; and a second unit having a front elevation, a rear elevation, a first side wall, and a second side wall; the first and second units being joined together with first side walls of the first and second units sharing a common border and with the front elevations of the first and second units facing opposite directions.

Abstract: A building construction system provides a building which contains four separate but connected self-standing units each with its own roof and four walls. A member in the shape of a cross extends vertically above the roofs and horizontally beyond the outside walls of adjacent units. The member has two planar arms intersecting each other at right angles along a central vertical axis, thus providing four 90 degree quadrants, each of which contains a different one of the four units.

Abstract: A high-rise building comprising a plurality of storeys (5) is characterized in that two or more units (1-1c) of mutually superimposed storeys (5, 6) of the plurality of storeys are arranged one on the other. Each storey unit (1-1c) has a common, garden area (7) located within the confines of the building and has a ground floor on the same level as the lowermost storey of the unit. Each storey unit is served by an elevator and staircase arrangement which is restricted to the unit in question and which is accessible from the ground floor of the garden area (7). Finally, the garden areas (7) are mutually connected by means of separate elevators and staircases from the lowermost storeys of respective units of the high-rise building.

Abstract: The invention discloses a building element and system useful in the construction of silos and other compartmentalized structures; the system comprising a first upright elongated plate 1 having a flange 3 along each of two longitudinal edges at approximately 45 degrees from the plate, the included angle between the flanges being approximately ninety degrees; wall panels 4 having a flange adjacent each of two opposing parallel edges adapted to be sandwiched between one flange of a first upstanding elongated plate and an opposing flat surface on a second upright elongated plate; two or more upstanding plates serving to define a column support.

Abstract: A plurality of panels of strawboard are erected in a closed figure, preferably a square, on a foundation and their base edges mechanically secured to the foundation. The side edges of the panels are butted together and joined, for instance using tape and adhesive on both faces. A wall cap of novel construction is mounted to the upper edges, and a hip roof, preferably of pyramidal figure and made of corresponding cut panels of like strawboard are fitted in place. The foot of each roof panel fits in the wall cap, and its upper edge typically forms a definition line of the roof hip. The roof panels are similarly united using a tape and adhesive joint. Other types of roofs may be provided but are not presently preferred. In instances where strawboard is available in lesser thicknesses, multiple thicknesses of such thinner material, may be laminated to provide panels which are 4, 6 or more inches in thickness.

Abstract: Method comprises mounting at least one standard steel shipping container on a weight-bearing foundation at the ends thereof. Where two or more containers are used, the containers may be in spaced and/or abutting side-by-side relationship; and/or may be mounted one upon another. Where containers are mounted side-by-side, portions of the inner sidewalls are removed leaving at least narrow flanges extending inwardly from the edges thereof. A roof is installed over the top walls of the containers; a raised floor is installed over the bottom walls of the containers enclosing flanges that extend inwardly from the bottom walls; and a dropped ceiling is installed under the top walls of the containers enclosing flanges that extend inwardly from the top walls. At least one window opening and one door opening are provided in the side and end walls, and a window and a door are installed therein. The invention includes the novel product of the method.

Abstract: A library structure for housing in an organized and catalogued fashion a plurality of video tapes about real estate properties and related services which includes cabinets and teaser video screens displaying interesting or featured properties to attract potential customers of real estate property services.

Abstract: A modular unit construction having first and second modular building units for positioning on a parcel, with each modular unit having a generally planar wall portion, the modular units being positionable on a parcel with the planar wall portions in generally parallel spaced relation, with a roof of generally identical appearance on each of said units. Further included are first and second auxiliary structures configured for attachment in contiguous relation interconnecting at said planar wall portions, with each of said generally parallel wall portions forming a sidewall of said auxiliary structures, said auxiliary structures being in abutting relation one to the other and share a common separating wall.