Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for a composite building panel for use in a panelized structure. In some aspects, a composite building panel may include: a core defining a channel formed via subtractive manufacturing; a utility conduit placed or formed in and bonded to the channel and enclosed by the core, where the utility conduit exits the core along a first mating edge of the core; and first and second skin elements bonded to the core to form a layered structure. In some cases, the layered structure may also include a reinforced block coupled to at least the first fiber-reinforced skin element and defining part of the first mating edge, where the reinforced block defines a first portion of the first mating edge for mating with another composite building panel of the panelized structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for a panelized building assembly comprising a double skeleton of planar connectors, positioned parallel to and behind the inner and outer building surfaces of panels to be connected. The planar elements may be folded symmetrically about the bisected angle between adjacent surfaces so as to form a coherent and continuous double layer that can, in some cases, offers structural, fire, acoustical and waterproofing performance consistently between various panel. The connectors may extend into the mass of a block of material that forms a continuous edge around the perimeter of the panels, which is bonded continuously to the fiber-reinforced skin of the panel and to the core material that the inner and outer fiber reinforced skins are also continuously bonded to.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for a panelized building assembly. In one example, an assembly may include one or more of a first composite planar panel, and second composite planar panel, and a planar joining element. The first and second planar panels may include a core material sandwiched between two fiber-reinforced skin elements. Each of the panels may include a first block of fiber-reinforced material coupled to at least one of the skin elements, which may define two slots for receiving the planar joining element. In some cases, the planar joining element, when placed within the slots of two panels to be joined, may transfer a load between the fiber-reinforced material of the two panels. The resulting joint may form a water-tight and fire-retardant seal.

Abstract: The display system comprises a screen 1 made of an array of metal triangular facets 30 which are driven in and out by an array of pneumatic pistons 2 located behind the screen 1. The rear ends of the pistons 2 are flexibly connected by damped pivots 8 to a structural frame 7. The front ends of the pistons 2 are flexibly coupled to connection nodes between the facets 30 by connection devices 10 which have legs 13 which may splay apart as the pistons are pushed forwards. The pistons 2 may therefore be used to give the screen 1 of the facets 30 a visible 3-dimensional surface effect such as a sinusoidal deformation 101. The display system also includes an electronic control system for driving the pistons 2. The electronic control system may use a stored data file to produce a particular surface effect on the screen 1. Alternatively, the control system may respond in real-time to an input such as ambient sound, ambient lighting conditions or the like.

Abstract: The display system comprises a screen (1) made of an array of metal triangular facets (30) which are driven in and out by an array of pneumatic pistons (2) located behind the screen (1). The rear ends of the pistons (2) are flexibly connected by damped pivots (8) to a structural frame (7). The front ends of the pistons (2) are flexibly coupled to connection nodes between the facets (30) by connection devices (10) which have legs (13) which may splay apart as the pistons are pushed forwards. The pistons (2) may therefore be used to give the screen (1) of the facets (30) a visible 3-dimensional surface effect such as a sinusoidal deformation (101). The display system also includes an electronic control system for driving the pistons (2). The electronic control system may use a stored data file to produce a particular surface effect on the screen (1). Alternatively, the control system may respond in real-time to an input such as ambient sound, ambient lighting conditions or the like.

Abstract: The display system comprises a screen (1) made of an array of metal triangular facets (30) which are driven in and out by an array of pneumatic pistons (2) located behind the screen (1). The rear ends of the pistons (2) are flexibly connected by damped pivots (8) to a structural frame (7). The front ends of the pistons (2) are flexibly coupled to connection nodes between the facets (30) by connection devices (10) which have legs (13) which may splay apart as the pistons are pushed forwards. The pistons (2) may therefore be used to give the screen (1) of the facets (30) a visible 3-dimensional surface effect such as a sinusoidal deformation (101). The display system also includes an electronic control system for driving the pistons (2). The electronic control system may use a stored data file to produce a particular surface effect on the screen (1). Alternatively, the control system may respond in real-time to an input such as ambient sound, ambient lighting conditions or the like.