Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.

Abstract: A method of deploying a cooperating set of prefabricated structure comprises positioning a first prefabricated structure including a first shell and a first extension nested within the first shell, the first shell and first extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The method further comprises positioning a second prefabricated structure including a second shell and a second extension nested within the second shell, the second shell and second extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The electrical wiring of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure connect so that the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure share a common electrical system.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension deployable from the shell, the extension including an extension frame. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The prefabricated structure further comprises a floor panel connected with the shell by a hinge to provide a floor for the extension, wherein the floor panel is undeployed when the extension is held in place within the shell by the extension, and wherein as the extension is deployed, the floor panel pivots at the hinge and the extension guides the floor panel to a deployed position.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension including an extension frame deployable from the shell. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, forming corners of the shell frame. A flange extends from at least one of the columns. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, forming at least one corner of the extension frame. An outer lip is associated with at least one column of the extension farthest from the shell when the extension is deployed. An inner lip is associated with at least one column of the extension closest to the shell when the extension is deployed. The flange provides a first pocket for receiving the outer lip when the extension is seated within the shell and a second pocket receives the inner lip when the extension is deployed from the shell.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension including an extension frame deployable from the shell. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support and a plurality of columns extends between the floor support and the roof support, the plurality of columns including a “C” channel. A plurality of vertical structures extends between the floor support and the roof support, the vertical structures including a “C” channel. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support and a plurality of columns extends between the floor support and the roof support, the plurality of columns including a “C” channel. The prefabricated structure further comprises a plurality of panels including an “L” channel extending from a side, the “L” channels receivable within the “C” channels so that the panels can be associated with the shell or the extension to form an outer wall.

Abstract: A portable, prefabricated structure comprises a frame and a pair of guide rails extending below the frame and along at least a portion of a length of the frame. Each guide rail includes a channel. The structure further comprises a carriage stop within the channels of the pair of guide rails, a carriage including at least one pair of wheels connected with the carriage and a carriage lip received within the channels of the pair of guide rails, the carriage movably associated with the pair of guide rails by urging the carriage lip along the channels, and an anchor connected to the carriage by a hinge, the anchor movable with the carriage by urging the anchor along the channels of the pair of guide rails.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension deployable from the shell, the extension including an extension frame. The shell frame comprises a floor support including a plurality of slotted beams extending between and transverse to the floor beams, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support with an extension roof, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, wherein the slotted beams of the shell floor support each include a slot through which a column connected between an extension floor beam and an extension roof extends when the extension is nested within the shell in an undeployed position.

Abstract: A system of cooperating prefabricated structures arranged in a complementary layout comprises a set of prefabricated structures having substantially the same dimensions. The set of prefabricated structures each include a shell and an extension deployed out from a nested position within the shell. A first deck extends from a first shell. A second deck extends from a second deck, wherein the first prefabricated structure is arranged opposite the second prefabricated structure so that the first deck abuts the second deck. A third deck extends from a third shell, wherein the third prefabricated structure is arranged transverse to the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure so that the third deck abuts and extends along the width of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure.

Abstract: A method of deploying a cooperating set of prefabricated structure comprises positioning a first prefabricated structure, which includes a first shell and a first extension nested within the first shell, the first shell and first extension have corresponding frames that form channels to communicate utilities. The first shell is supported and the first extension is deployed and supported. A first deck hingedly connected to the first shell is deployed and supported. A second prefabricated structure is positioned, which includes a second shell and a second extension nested within the second shell, the second shell and second extension have corresponding frames that form channels to communicate utilities. The second shell is supported and the second extension is deployed and supported. A second deck hingedly connected to the second shell is deployed and supported.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension including an extension frame deployable from the shell. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support and a plurality of columns extends between the floor support and the roof support, the plurality of columns including a “C” channel. A plurality of vertical structures extends between the floor support and the roof support, the vertical structures including a “C” channel. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support and a plurality of columns extends between the floor support and the roof support, the plurality of columns including a “C” channel. The prefabricated structure further comprises a plurality of panels including an “L” channel extending from a side, the “L” channels receivable within the “C” channels so that the panels can be associated with the shell or the extension to form an outer wall.

Abstract: A system of cooperating prefabricated structures comprises a first prefabricated structure including a first shell and a first extension deployed from the first shell, wherein at least one of the first shell and first extension has a frame that forms a channel to communicate one or more of electrical wiring, a supply water duct, and a grey water duct. A second prefabricated structure includes a second shell and a second extension deployed from the second shell, wherein at least one of the second shell and second extension has a frame that forms a channel to communicate one or more of electrical wiring, a supply water duct, and a grey water duct. The electrical wiring of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure are connected so that the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure share a common electrical system.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension deployable from the shell, the extension including an extension frame. The shell frame comprises a floor support including a plurality of slotted beams extending between and transverse to the floor beams, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support with an extension roof, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, wherein the slotted beams of the shell floor support each include a slot through which a column connected between an extension floor beam and an extension roof extends when the extension is nested within the shell in an undeployed position.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure having improved stability comprises a shell including a shell frame. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a ballast device including one or more ballast tanks provided in the floor support, and an extension deployable from the shell.

Abstract: A method of deploying a cooperating set of prefabricated structure comprises positioning a first prefabricated structure including a first shell and a first extension nested within the first shell, the first shell and first extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The method further comprises positioning a second prefabricated structure including a second shell and a second extension nested within the second shell, the second shell and second extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The electrical wiring of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure connect so that the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure share a common electrical system.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension including an extension frame deployable from the shell. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, forming corners of the shell frame. A flange extends from at least one of the columns. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support, forming at least one corner of the extension frame. An outer lip is associated with at least one column of the extension farthest from the shell when the extension is deployed. An inner lip is associated with at least one column of the extension closest to the shell when the extension is deployed. The flange provides a first pocket for receiving the outer lip when the extension is seated within the shell and a second pocket receives the inner lip when the extension is deployed from the shell.

Abstract: A method of deploying a prefabricated structure including a shell and an extension nested within the shell comprises positioning a container, the container supporting the prefabricated structure on a plurality of rollers connected with the prefabricated structure. The prefabricated structure is urged so that a first set of roller extends from the container. The first set of rollers is separated from columns of a frame of the shell and a first set of support posts is lowered from the columns. The support posts are anchored, and the steps are repeated until the prefabricated structure is separated from the container.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a shell including a shell frame and an extension deployable from the shell, the extension including an extension frame. The shell frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The extension frame comprises a floor support, a roof support, and a plurality of columns extending between the floor support and the roof support. The prefabricated structure further comprises a floor panel connected with the shell by a hinge to provide a floor for the extension, wherein the floor panel is undeployed when the extension is held in place within the shell by the extension, and wherein as the extension is deployed, the floor panel pivots at the hinge and the extension guides the floor panel to a deployed position.

Abstract: A method of distributing a prefabricated structure comprises providing a prefabricated structure for use at a first site. The prefabricated structure includes a shell with a shell frame, a plurality of wall panels mated with the shell frame, and a plurality of floor panels mated with the shell frame. The prefabricated structure further includes an extension deployable from the shell. The extension includes an extension frame, a plurality of wall panels mated with the extension frame, and a plurality of floor panels mateable with the extension frame upon deployment. The method of distributing a prefabricated structure further comprises recovering the prefabricated structure from the site, refurbishing the prefabricated structure, and providing the prefabricated structure to a second site.