A Prefabricated Framing and Enclosure System The Problem

A Prefabricated Framing and Enclosure System

The Problem

Typical prefab systems lack flexibility In both plan and section

Custom construction systems lack economic efficiency (initial + long-term)

The Response

ECONOMY FLEXIBILITY

COMPONENT SPECTRUM CUSTOM Lighting Water Heat on i t ta n e res ass p s s Thi kick FLEXIBLE UTILITIES Doors Windows Finishes Partition Walls Enclosure Walls Rainscreen Structure STANDARD

SYSTEM CONCEPT 3 distinct layers: rainscreen structure enclosure

SYSTEM DERIVATION SIP SYSTEM STICK FRAME

FRAMING PLAN - rainscreen floor columns truss wall panels column zone

COMPONENTS roof decking wall panel deck panel rainscreen partition floor and ceiling panel truss column

COLUMN

TRUSS

FLOOR AND CEILING PANELS

DECK PANEL

WALL PANEL standard wall panel …with wall lengthener A …lengthener B

GLASS WALL PANEL

TRUSS ZONE PANELS

COLUMN ZONE PANELS

DOUBLE RAINSCREEN

ROOF PANELS

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

INTERIOR PANEL CLOSURE PLAN CONNECTION DETAIL

WALL PARTITIONS AND PARTITION BRACKETS

LATERAL CABLE

STAIR STRINGER 24” 8” Elevation Connection Detail

SECTION DIAGRAMS

SECTION DIAGRAMS

SECTION DIAGRAMS Some possible sectional arrangements perpendicular to truss floor plan

SECTION DIAGRAMS Some possible sectional arrangements parallel to truss

Some possible plan arrangements…

Enclosure walls may move away from boundary set by structural frame

MARGINAL SPACES POSSIBLE USES storage mech garage storage

ECONOMY - Little *NUMBERS ARE BASED ON CONSULTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COST ESTIMATOR or no construction waste - Easy maintenance - Long-lived components - Minimal site work/impact - Energy savings

ECONOMY *NUMBERS ARE BASED ON CONSULTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COST ESTIMATOR Based on material cost of a 2000 sf enclosure: Dimensional lumber $22, 163 This system $13, 922

APPLICATIONS

ECONOMY *NUMBERS ARE BASED ON CONSULTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COST ESTIMATOR *LITTLE OR NO CONSTRUCTION WASTE *MINIMAL SITE WORK Based on a 2000 sf enclosure Cheapest custom system My system MATERIALS 1 st Floor - 1000 sf slab on grade: $1588 - 10’ insulated stick frame wall: $6819 2 nd Floor - 1000 sf stick frame floor: $2355 - 10’ insulated stick frame wall: $6819 - prefab gable roof: 4582. 00 MATERIALS 128 floor/ceiling panels: $7040 64 wall panels: $1536 15 1 st floor columns: $900 15 2 nd floor columns: $630 15 9’ trusses: $509 15 25’ trusses: $1464 1152 sf standing seam roof: $1843 TOTAL: $22, 163 $13, 922 LABOR $7/sf = TOTAL: $14, 000 $5/sf = $10, 000 Long term maintenance costs: 20% cheaper Energy costs: 10% cheaper Total costs after custom work: 25% cheaper