A temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces and a method thereof

Abstract

A temporary housing assembly (100) for multi-functional spaces is disclosed. A footing assembly including a plurality of pre-cast footings (105) to provide a stable foundation. A plurality of structural chassis provides a structural framework and forming a reconfigurable, extendable, habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a plurality of configurations and relocations. A flooring assembly including a plurality of floor beams (130) and a plurality of floorboard panels (135). A wall assembly includes a plurality of wall, a plurality of window cassettes (150) and a plurality of door cassettes (155). A supplementary accessories assembly a plurality of shading panels (140) and a demountable step assembly. A roofing assembly includes a plurality of mosquito nets (160), a plurality of supporting roofing frames (165), and a rainwater gutter (170). A corrugated fiber cement sheet (175) provides durability and weather resistance. FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b)

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of adaptive modularhousing structures, and more particularly, a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces and a method thereof.BACKGROUND

[0002] The demand for adaptive, flexible, and modular housing solutions isincreasing, particularly in scenarios such as migrant construction laboraccommodations, where existing systems include PUF panel containers or corrugatedsheet structures. This demand is also prominent in situations like natural disasters,where rapid deployment of temporary housing is essential, and in cases where shops orcommercial spaces require portable and temporary structures. Currently, many of thesesetups use non-uniform components that are prone to weathering, made from non-biodegradable and environmentally harmful materials. Furthermore, the habitablespaces within these units are often irregular and lack standardization. The quality ofthe temporary accommodation is often poor, especially in terms of the materials usedfor assembly.

[0003] Hence, there is a need for a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces and a method thereof which addresses the aforementioned issue(s).OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Primary objective of the invention is to provide a temporary housingassembly that can be reconfigured, extended, dismantled, transported, and re-assembled at various locations, designed for multi-functional spaces.

[0005] Another objective of the invention is to offer structural flexibility in thetemporary housing assembly, with three configurations: basic, extended, and groundplus one, accommodating different number of users, internal spaces, capacities, andvolumes.

[0006] Yet another objective of the invention is to integrate a sustainable roofingsolution, including corrugated fiber cement sheets for durability, mosquito net screensfor protection against pests, and provisions for solar panels, promoting environmentalsustainability and energy efficiency.BRIEF DESCRIPTION

[0007] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a temporaryhousing assembly for multi-functional spaces is provided. The temporary housingassembly includes a footing assembly including a plurality of pre-cast footings adaptedto provide a stable and adaptable foundation for a housing structure. The temporaryhousing assembly includes a plurality of structural chassis. The plurality of structuralchassis includes a plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, a plurality of splayedbeams, a plurality of scissor bracings, and a plurality of lateral bracings. The pluralityof structural chassis is adapted to provide a structural framework for the housingstructure by interconnecting the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, theplurality of splayed beams, the plurality of scissor bracings, and the plurality of lateralbracings via bolted connections, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable,habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a pluralityof configurations and relocations. The temporary housing assembly includes a flooringassembly including a plurality of floor beams bolted horizontally to the plurality ofsplayed beams at a bottom level and a top level of the housing structure. The pluralityof floor beams is adapted to provide a load-bearing base for the flooring assembly. Theflooring assembly includes a plurality of floorboard panels positioned above theplurality of floor beams. The plurality of floorboard panels is adapted to create awalking surface and accommodate storage underboards for added functionality. Theplurality of floorboard panels is made of treated fiber cement boards with high-densityfiberboard framing. The temporary housing assembly includes a wall assembly boltedto the plurality of structural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level. The wallassembly includes a plurality of wall cassettes equipped with shelving bars. Theplurality of wall cassettes is adapted to create habitable enclosures within the housingstructure. The wall assembly includes a plurality of window cassettes adapted to allownatural light and ventilation. The wall assembly includes a plurality of door cassettesadapted to provide secure access to the housing structure. The temporary housingassembly includes a supplementary accessories assembly. The supplementaryaccessories assembly includes a plurality of shading panels with frames adapted toreduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure. Thesupplementary accessories assembly includes a demountable step assembly adapted toenable safe access to an elevated section of the housing structure. The temporaryhousing assembly includes a roofing assembly. The roofing assembly includes aplurality of mosquito nets adapted to protect an interior space from pests. The roofingassembly includes a plurality of supporting roofing frames adapted to form a roofstructure. At least one supporting roofing frame includes louvres for ventilation. Theroofing assembly includes a rainwater gutter positioned along the edges of the roofstructure. The rainwater gutter is adapted to provide effective drainage. The temporaryhousing assembly includes a corrugated fiber cement sheet attached to the roofstructure. The corrugated fiber cement sheet is adapted to provide durability andweather resistance.

[0008] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, amethod for assembling a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces, isprovided. The method includes preparing a site by levelling ground for the temporaryhousing assembly. The method includes installing a footing assembly. The footingassembly includes a plurality of pre-cast footing adapted to provide a stable andadaptable foundation for a housing structure. The method includes assembling aplurality of structural chassis. The plurality of structural chassis includes a plurality ofprefabricated cruciform columns, a plurality of splayed beams, a plurality of scissorbracings, and a plurality of lateral bracings connected via bolted connections to providea structural framework for the housing structure, thereby forming a reconfigurable,extendable, habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable fora plurality of configurations and relocations. The method includes installing a pluralityof floor beams horizontally to the plurality of splayed beams at a bottom level and atop level of the housing structure. The plurality of floor beams is adapted to provide aload-bearing base for a flooring assembly. The method includes positioning a pluralityof floorboard panels above the plurality of floor beams to create a walking surface andaccommodate storage underboards for added functionality. The plurality of floorboardpanels is made of treated fiber cement boards with high-density fiberboard framing.The method includes bolting a wall assembly to the plurality of structural chassis at aceiling level and a floor level. The method includes installing a plurality of wallcassettes equipped with shelving bars to create habitable enclosures. The methodincludes installing a plurality of window cassettes to allow natural light and ventilation.The method includes installing a plurality of door cassettes to provide secure access tothe housing structure. The method includes attaching a plurality of shading panels withframes to reduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure. Themethod includes positioning a demountable step assembly to enable safe access to anelevated section of the housing structure. The method includes installing a plurality ofsupporting roofing frames to form a roof structure. At least one supporting roofingframe includes louvres for ventilation. The method includes attaching a plurality ofmosquito nets to protect the interior space from pests. The method includes installinga rainwater gutter along a roof edge to provide effective drainage. The method includescovering the roof structure with a corrugated fiber cement sheet to the roof structure toprovide durability and weather resistance.

[0009] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, amore particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specificembodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to beappreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure andare therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be describedand explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificityand detail with the accompanying figures in which:

[0011] FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b) are schematic representation of a temporaryhousing assembly for multi-functional spaces in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

[0012] FIG. 2(a), FIG. 2(b), and FIG. 2(c) are schematic representations of aplurality of configurations of FIG. 1(a) in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 3 is an exploded schematic representation illustrating individualcomponents of the temporary housing assembly depicted in FIG. 1(a), in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 4(a), FIG. 4(b), and FIG. 4(c) are schematic representations of designof a splayed beam of FIG. 1(b) in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

[0015] FIG. 5(a), FIG. 5(b), and FIG. 5(c) are schematic representations of designof a prefabricated cruciform column of FIG. 1(b) in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 6(a), FIG. 6(b), FIG. 6(c), and FIG. 6(d) are schematicrepresentations illustrating the connection details of a footing assembly in FIG. 1(b),in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 7(a), FIG. 7(b), and FIG. 7(c) are schematic representationsillustrating the connection details of a wall assembly in FIG. 1(b), in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 8(a), FIG. 8(b), and FIG. 8(c), illustrate the connection details for aroofing assembly at three locations in FIG. 1(b), in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 9(a), FIG. 9(b), FIG. 9(c), FIG. 9(d), FIG. 9(e), and FIG. 9(f)illustrate configurations of a wall assembly of FIG. 1(b), in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 9(g), FIG. 9(h), and FIG. 9(i) illustrate additional configurations ofthe wall assembly of FIG. 1(b), in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

[0021] FIG. 10(a) illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in amethod for assembling a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0022] FIG. 10(b) illustrates continued steps of the method of FIG. 10(a) inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figuresare illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale.Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of thedevice may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and thefigures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding theembodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details thatwill be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the descriptionherein.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of thedisclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures andspecific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood thatno limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations andfurther modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of theprinciples of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to beconstrued as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0025] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, areintended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method thatcomprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other stepsnot expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or moredevices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by"comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of otherdevices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additionalsub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components.Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similarlanguage throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the sameembodiment.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to whichthis disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are onlyillustrative and not intended to be limiting.

[0027] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to anumber of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singularforms "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictatesotherwise.

[0028] Embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a temporary housingassembly for multi-functional spaces. The temporary housing assembly includes afooting assembly including a plurality of pre-cast footings adapted to provide a stableand adaptable foundation for a housing structure. The temporary housing assemblyincludes a plurality of structural chassis. The plurality of structural chassis includes aplurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, a plurality of splayed beams, a pluralityof scissor bracings, and a plurality of lateral bracings. The plurality of structural chassisis adapted to provide a structural framework for the housing structure byinterconnecting the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, the plurality ofsplayed beams, the plurality of scissor bracings, and the plurality of lateral bracings viabolted connections, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable, habitable,dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a plurality ofconfigurations and relocations. The temporary housing assembly includes a flooringassembly including a plurality of floor beams bolted horizontally to the plurality ofsplayed beams at a bottom level and a top level of the housing structure. The pluralityof floor beams is adapted to provide a load-bearing base for the flooring assembly. Theflooring assembly includes a plurality of floorboard panels positioned above theplurality of floor beams. The plurality of floorboard panels is adapted to create awalking surface and accommodate storage underboards for added functionality. Theplurality of floorboard panels is made of treated fiber cement boards with high-densityfiberboard framing. The temporary housing assembly includes a wall assembly boltedto the plurality of structural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level. The wallassembly includes a plurality of wall cassettes equipped with shelving bars. Theplurality of wall cassettes is adapted to create habitable enclosures within the housingstructure. The wall assembly includes a plurality of window cassettes adapted to allownatural light and ventilation. The wall assembly includes a plurality of door cassettesadapted to provide secure access to the housing structure. The temporary housingassembly includes a supplementary accessories assembly. The supplementaryaccessories assembly includes a plurality of shading panels with frames adapted toreduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure. Thesupplementary accessories assembly includes a demountable step assembly adapted toenable safe access to an elevated section of the housing structure. The temporaryhousing assembly includes a roofing assembly. The roofing assembly includes aplurality of mosquito nets adapted to protect an interior space from pests. The roofingassembly includes a plurality of supporting roofing frames adapted to form a roofstructure. At least one supporting roofing frame includes louvres for ventilation. Theroofing assembly includes a rainwater gutter positioned along the edges of the roofstructure. The rainwater gutter is adapted to provide effective drainage. The temporaryhousing assembly includes a corrugated fiber cement sheet attached to the roofstructure. The corrugated fiber cement sheet is adapted to provide durability andweather resistance.

[0029] FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b) are schematic representations of a temporaryhousing assembly (100) for multi-functional spaces in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure. FIG. 1(a) presents an isometric view of the temporary housingassembly (100), while FIG. 1(b) provides an exploded view, highlighting the individualcomponents that constitute the temporary housing assembly (100). The temporaryhousing assembly (100) is versatile, suitable for multi-functional spaces such as livingspaces, storage facilities, retail shops, and the like, making it highly adaptable todifferent needs.

[0030] It must be noted that the temporary housing is installed at a ground level,requiring proper levelling for a stable setup.

[0031] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a footing assemblyincluding a plurality of pre-cast footings (105) adapted to provide a stable andadaptable foundation for a housing structure. The installation process begins bymarking the center lines and points on the ground where the footing assembly will beplaced. A mobile jib crane is necessary for the installation, as it is used to lift andposition the plurality of pre-cast footings (105) accurately onto the marked points.

[0032] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a plurality of structuralchassis. The plurality of structural chassis includes a plurality of prefabricatedcruciform columns (110), a plurality of splayed beams (115), a plurality of scissorbracings (120), and a plurality of lateral bracings (125). The plurality of structuralchassis is adapted to provide a structural framework for the housing structure byinterconnecting the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110), the plurality ofsplayed beams (115), the plurality of scissor bracings (120), and the plurality of lateralbracings (125) via bolted connections, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable,habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a pluralityof configurations and relocations.

[0033] In one embodiment, the primary component of the plurality of structuralchassis serves as a vertical support system to transfer loads from beams to the footingassembly. It also functions as a junction to receive connections of horizontal beamslaterally. The plurality of splayed beams spans from each cruciform column post andterminates at another cruciform column post. They are connected end-to-end to eachvertical post by bolted connections. Structurally, they connect cruciform column poststo form a stable structural chassis and also receive connections from the plurality offloor beams to support other elements such as floorboards or a roofing assembly. Theplurality of floor beams spans from beam to beam and are fixed using boltedconnections as indicated in the drawing. The purpose of the plurality of floor beams isto accommodate and support the framing component of the tatami floor boards withoutrequiring any additional adhesives or bolts.

[0034] More specifically, after the footing assembly is installed, the next stepinvolves erecting the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110) on each of thepre-cast footings (105). Once the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110) isin place, they are secured horizontally with the plurality of splayed beams (115). Theplurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110) is connected at both the top andbottom levels using the horizontal beams through bolted connections. To ensure theplurality of structural chassis is stable, the plurality of scissor bracings (120) and theplurality of lateral bracings (125) are installed in their designated positions.

[0035] It must be noted that the plurality of scissor bracings (120) serve tosupport a roof extension for shading the Verandah. The plurality of lateral bracings(125) provides lateral support and protects against contortion due to heavy wind loadsin monsoon.

[0036] The plurality of configurations includes a basic module, an extendedmodule, and a ground plus one module. In one embodiment, the basic module isdesigned to accommodate a single family of 3 to 4 people or a dormitory for 5 people,with a total floor area of 18.4 square meters, consisting of a single floor. The extendedmodule, an expansion of the basic module, can house a single family of 5 to 7 peopleor a dormitory for 7 individuals, offering a floor area of 27 square meters. The ground-plus-one module, which includes both a ground floor and an upper floor, is suitable fora single family of 7 to 9 people or a dormitory for 11 occupants, with a total floor areaof 35.6 square meters.

[0037] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a flooring assemblyincluding a plurality of floor beams (130) bolted horizontally to the plurality of splayedbeams (115) at a bottom level and a top level of the housing structure. The plurality offloor beams (130) is adapted to provide a load-bearing base for the flooring assembly.

[0038] Once the structural members are placed, one may begin with installing aplurality of floorboard panels (135) in any sequence but similar arrangement. Theplurality of floorboard panels (135) positioned above the plurality of floor beams (130).The plurality of floorboard panels (135) is adapted to create a walking surface andaccommodate storage underboards for added functionality. The plurality of floorboardpanels (135) is made of treated fiber cement boards with high-density fiberboard (HDF)framing. The HDF framing runs along the periphery of the fiber cement boards at anoffset distance of predetermined dimension from an outer edge. The assembledcomponent serves as the floor assembly that requires no additional fixing and maysimply be inserted between the plurality of floorboard panels (135). The fiber cementboards are used for the plurality of floorboard panels (135) in temporary housing dueto their durability, moisture and fire resistance, structural strength, and the like.

[0039] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a wall assembly boltedto the plurality of structural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level. The wallassembly includes a plurality of wall cassettes (145) equipped with shelving bars. Theplurality of wall cassettes (145) is adapted to create habitable enclosures within thehousing structure. The wall assembly includes a plurality of window cassettes (150)adapted to allow natural light and ventilation. The wall assembly includes a pluralityof door cassettes (155) adapted to provide secure access to the housing structure. Thewall assembly consists of mild steel C-sections for framing, fiber cement boards, mildsteel box sections, and ventilators with louvres or awning shutters.

[0040] In one embodiment, the plurality of wall cassettes (145), the plurality ofwindow cassettes (150) and the plurality of door cassettes (155) are fabricated in afactory and assembled on-site. The prefabrication enhances scope for customizabilityand replaceability. With a door frame, the plurality of door cassettes (155) provides anentryway in and out of temporary housing. The plurality of window cassettes (150)provides an opening for ventilation and natural lighting.

[0041] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a supplementaryaccessories assembly. The supplementary accessories assembly includes a plurality ofshading panels (140) with frames adapted to reduce exposure to sunlight for an interiorspace of the housing structure. The supplementary accessories assembly includes ademountable step assembly (not shown in FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b)) adapted to enablesafe access to an elevated section of the housing structure.

[0042] The supplementary accessories assembly including a woven cane adaptedto provide natural shading and aesthetic appeal for an exterior and interior of thehousing structure. The supplementary accessories assembly also includes a woodenplyboard adapted to function as shelving.

[0043] In an embodiment, bamboo mats are used instead of woven cane, offeringa more eco-friendly and lightweight shading option. Additionally, metal mesh shelvingunits could be used instead of wooden plyboard for shelving.

[0044] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a roofing assembly. Theroofing assembly includes a plurality of mosquito nets (160) adapted to protect aninterior space from pests. The roofing assembly includes a plurality of supportingroofing frames (165) adapted to form a roof structure. At least one supporting roofingframe includes louvres for ventilation. The roofing assembly includes a rainwatergutter (170) positioned along the edges of the roof structure. The rainwater gutter (170)is adapted to provide effective drainage.

[0045] In one embodiment, the roofing assembly is made of mild steel boxsections.

[0046] The temporary housing assembly (100) includes a corrugated fibercement sheet (175) attached to the roof structure. The corrugated fiber cement sheet(175) is adapted to provide durability and weather resistance.

[0047] In an embodiment, the roofing assembly is adapted to support the optionalinstallation of a plurality of solar panels for providing renewable energy.

[0048] It must be noted that the housing structure is adapted for easy dismantlingand transportation by one or more vehicles, thereby enabling relocation and reassemblyof the temporary housing assembly (100) at one or more geographical locations.

[0049] In an embodiment, the temporary housing assembly (100) incorporatessmart home technology that allows residents to control door access, lighting, and thelike, enhancing convenience and providing a more advanced living experience.

[0050] Let's consider an example where the temporary housing assembly isdeployed in a location recently affected by a landslide, leaving over 100 peoplehomeless. In this scenario, the temporary housing assembly offers a quick, safe, andadaptable solution for those displaced. First, the footing assembly with the plurality ofpre-cast footings is rapidly installed to provide a stable foundation. Next, the pluralityof structural chassis, consisting of the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, theplurality of splayed beams, the plurality of scissor bracings, and the plurality of lateralbracings, is assembled using bolted connections. The wall assembly follows, with theplurality of wall cassettes that include built-in shelving for storage, the plurality ofwindow cassettes for natural light and ventilation, and the plurality of door cassettesfor secure access to the shelter. The roofing assembly is added, which includes theplurality of mosquito nets to protect against pests, the plurality of supporting roofingframes for stability, and rainwater gutters to manage effective drainage during rains.The corrugated fiber cement sheet ensures weather resistance and durability,safeguarding residents from harsh environmental conditions.

[0051] FIG. 2(a), FIG. 2(b), and FIG. 2(c) are schematic representations of aplurality of configurations of FIG. 1(a) in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Specifically, FIG. 2(a) depicts a basic module, FIG. 2(b) shows anextended module, and FIG. 2(c) presents a ground-plus-one module. The plurality ofconfigurations includes a basic module, an extended module, and a ground plus onemodule. e. The basic module is designed to accommodate a single family of 3 to 4people or a dormitory for 5 people, with a total floor area of 18.4 square meters,consisting of a single floor. The extended module, an expansion of the basic module,can house a single family of 5 to 7 people or a dormitory for 7 individuals, offering afloor area of 27 square meters. The ground-plus-one module, which includes both aground floor and an upper floor, is suitable for a single family of 7 to 9 people or adormitory for 11 occupants, with a total floor area of 35.6 square meters.

[0052] FIG. 3 is an exploded schematic representation illustrating individualcomponents of the temporary housing assembly depicted in FIG. 1(a), in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure. The individual components of thetemporary housing assembly include a plurality of pre-cast footings (105), a pluralityof prefabricated cruciform columns (110), a plurality of splayed beams (115), aplurality of scissor bracings (120), a plurality of lateral bracings (125), a plurality offloor beams (130), a plurality of floorboard panels (135), a plurality of shading panels(140), a plurality of wall cassettes (145), a plurality of window cassettes (150), aplurality of door cassettes (155), a demountable step assembly (180), a plurality ofmosquito nets (160), a plurality of supporting roofing frames (165), a rainwater gutter(170), and a corrugated fiber cement sheet (175), as explained in FIG. 1(a) and FIG.1(b). Additionally, FIG. 3 depicts a woven cane (185) structure adapted to providenatural shading and aesthetic appeal for both the exterior and interior of the housingstructure, along with a wooden plyboard (190) is adapted to function as shelving.Additionally, a roofing assembly, consisting of mild steel box sections (195), is alsodepicted as an individual component, as referenced in FIG. 1(a).

[0053] FIG. 4(a), FIG. 4(b), and FIG. 4(c) are schematic representations of designof a splayed beam (115) of FIG. 1(b) in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. FIG. 4(a) illustrates the fabrication of the splayed beam (115). In thisdesign, two C-section members are splayed at a 45-degree angle, as shown in FIG. 4(b).The 45-degree splayed ends are depicted in dark, while the flat sides are weldedtogether with a cleat in the middle at equal intervals to maintain a separation of 8 mm.FIG. 4(c) presents a view of the beam section.

[0054] FIG. 5(a), FIG. 5(b), and FIG. 5(c) are schematic representations of designof a prefabricated cruciform column (110) of FIG. 1(b) in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5(a) illustrates the fabrication of theprefabricated cruciform column (110). Four C-section members are welded together sothat their flat surfaces align, as shown in FIG. 5(b), forming a cruciform shape whenviewed in plan, as depicted in FIG. 5(c).

[0055] FIG. 6(a), FIG. 6(b), FIG. 6(c), and FIG. 6(d) are schematicrepresentations illustrating the connection between a prefabricated cruciform columnand a footing assembly in FIG. 1(b), in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. FIG. 6(a) depicts the prefabricated cruciform columns (110) secured usingconnecting cleats (200), which are attached to a plurality of pre-cast footings (105) ofthe footing assembly. The connection further includes a fixing plate (205), a telescopicbox section (210), and a base plate (215) to enhance structural stability. The pre-castfootings (105) incorporate a concrete pad (220) with dry rubble packing (225) toprovide additional support, while FIG. 6(b) shows the insertion of the prefabricatedcruciform columns (110) into the connecting cleats (200) attached to the pre-castfootings (105). FIG. 6(c) illustrates the connection of a plurality of splayed beams (115)to the prefabricated cruciform columns (110), such that the 8 mm split of the splayedbeams (115) is neatly inserted against the flange of the cruciform post and locked inplace with bolts. FIG. 6(d) demonstrates the connection of a plurality of floor beams(130) to the splayed beams (115). Each floor beam has a connection plate at both ends,which is positioned under the splayed beams (115) and bolted in place to achieve anequal level.

[0056] FIG. 7(a), FIG. 7(b), and FIG. 7(c) are schematic representationsillustrating the connection details of a wall assembly in FIG. 1(b), in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure. 7(a) depicts attachment of a plurality of wallcassettes (145) at various junctions along the splayed beams (115), secured using nutsand bolts. This configuration allows for easy removal and replacement of the pluralityof wall cassettes (145) in case of damage or repairs. FIG. 7(b) and FIG. 7(c) illustratesuspension of a plurality of floorboard panels (135) within the projected flanges ofplurality of floor beams (130). This assembly relies on an interlocking mechanism anddoes not require nuts and bolts for installation.

[0057] FIG. 8(a), FIG. 8(b), and FIG. 8(c), illustrate the connection details for aroofing assembly at three locations in FIG. 1(b), in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present disclosure. FIG. 8(a) corresponds to the level of louvres (230) forventilation. FIG. 8(b)pertains to a mid-slope on the longer end of the roofing assembly.FIG. 8(c) outlines the connection detail for corrugated fiber cement sheets to the boxsection of the roofing assembly.

[0058] FIG. 9(a), FIG. 9(b), FIG. 9(c), FIG. 9(d), FIG. 9(e), and FIG. 9(f)illustrate configurations of a wall assembly of FIG. 1(b), in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9(g), FIG. 9(h), and FIG. 9(i) illustrateadditional configurations of the wall assembly of FIG. 1(b), in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9(a) shows the placement of a plurality ofwall cassettes (145), plurality of window cassettes (150) and a plurality of doorcassettes (155) within a temporary housing (100). FIG. 9(b), FIG. 9(c), FIG. 9(g) andFIG. 9(i) present elevation and sectional views of different configurations of theplurality of wall cassettes (145). FIG. 9(e), and FIG. 9(f), illustrate elevation andsectional views of various configurations of the plurality of window cassettes (150).FIG. 9(h) provides elevation and sectional views of different configurations of theplurality of door cassettes (155). It must be noted that the left-hand side of eachillustration shows the sectional view, while the right-hand side shows the elevationview. Each cassette is composed of the following components: channel sections, fibrecement board panels, and mild steel framing. The channel sections form the structuralframe of the cassette, while the fibre cement panels provide enclosure. The mild steelframing secures the fibre cement boards and connects to the outer channel sections,creating the structural frame of the cassette. Depending on the location of the cassettewithin the plan and its intended function, the fibre cement panels may be modified tocreate openings or frames for windows and doors. Thus, a single wall cassette may bereconfigured to function as a wall cassette, window cassette, or door cassette, based onproject requirements.

[0059] FIG. 10(a) illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in amethod (400) for assembling a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spacesin accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10(b) illustratescontinued steps of the method (400) of FIG. 10(a) in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure. The temporary housing assembly is versatile, suitable formulti-functional spaces such as living spaces, storage facilities, retail shops, and thelike, making it highly adaptable to different needs.

[0060] The method (400) includes preparing a site by levelling ground for thetemporary housing assembly in step 405.

[0061] The method (400) includes installing a footing assembly. The footingassembly includes a plurality of pre-cast footing adapted to provide a stable andadaptable foundation for a housing structure in step 410. The installation process beginsby marking the center lines and points on the ground where the footing assembly willbe placed. A mobile jib crane is necessary for the installation, as it is used to lift andposition the plurality of pre-cast footings accurately onto the marked points.

[0062] The method (400) includes assembling a plurality of structural chassis.The plurality of structural chassis includes a plurality of prefabricated cruciformcolumns, a plurality of splayed beams, a plurality of scissor bracings, and a plurality oflateral bracings connected via bolted connections to provide a structural framework forthe housing structure, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable, habitable,dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a plurality ofconfigurations and relocations in step 415. More specifically, after the footingassembly is installed, the next step involves erecting the plurality of prefabricatedcruciform columns on each of the pre-cast footings. Once the plurality of prefabricatedcruciform columns is in place, they are secured horizontally with the plurality ofsplayed beams. The plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns is connected at boththe top and bottom levels using the horizontal beams through bolted connections. Toensure the plurality of structural chassis is stable, the plurality of scissor bracings andthe plurality of lateral bracings are installed in their designated positions.

[0063] In one embodiment, the primary component of the plurality of structuralchassis serves as a vertical support system to transfer loads from beams to the footingassembly. It also functions as a junction to receive connections of horizontal beamslaterally. The plurality of splayed beams spans from each cruciform column post andterminates at another cruciform column post. They are connected end-to-end to eachvertical post by bolted connections. Structurally, they connect cruciform column poststo form a stable structural chassis and receive connections from the plurality of floorbeams to support other elements such as floorboards or a roofing assembly. Theplurality of floor beams spans from beam to beam and are fixed using boltedconnections as indicated in the drawing. The purpose of the plurality of floor beams isto accommodate and support the framing component of tatami floorboards withoutrequiring any additional adhesives or bolts.

[0064] It must be noted that the plurality of scissor bracings serves to support aroof extension for shading the Verandah. The plurality of lateral bracings provideslateral support and protect against contortion due to heavy wind loads in monsoon.

[0065] The plurality of configurations includes a basic module, an extendedmodule, and a ground plus one module. In one embodiment, the basic module isdesigned to accommodate a single family of 3 to 4 people or a dormitory for 5 people,with a total floor area of 18.4 square meters, consisting of a single floor. The extendedmodule, an expansion of the basic module, can house a single family of 5 to 7 peopleor a dormitory for 7 individuals, offering a floor area of 27 square meters. The ground-plus-one module, which includes both a ground floor and an upper floor, is suitable fora single family of 7 to 9 people or a dormitory for 11 occupants, with a total floor areaof 35.6 square meters.

[0066] The method (400) includes installing a plurality of floor beamshorizontally to the plurality of splayed beams at a bottom level and a top level of thehousing structure. The plurality of floor beams is adapted to provide a load-bearingbase for a flooring assembly in step 420.

[0067] The method (400) includes positioning a plurality of floorboard panelsabove the plurality of floor beams to create a walking surface and accommodate storageunderboards for added functionality. The plurality of floorboard panels is made oftreated fiber cement boards with high-density fiberboard (HDF) framing in step 425.The HDF framing runs along the periphery of the fiber cement boards at an offsetdistance of predetermined dimension from an outer edge. The assembled componentserves as the floor assembly that requires no additional fixing and may simply beinserted between the plurality of floorboard panels. The fiber cement panels are usedfor the plurality of floorboard panels in temporary housing due to their durability,moisture and fire resistance, structural strength, and the like.

[0068] The method (400) includes bolting a wall assembly to the plurality ofstructural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level in step 430.

[0069] The method (400) includes installing a plurality of wall cassettes equippedwith shelving bars to create habitable enclosures in step 435.

[0070] The method (400) includes installing a plurality of window cassettes toallow natural light and ventilation in step 440.

[0071] The method (400) includes installing a plurality of door cassettes toprovide secure access to the housing structure in step 445. The wall assembly consistsof mild steel C-sections for framing, fiber cement boards, mild steel box sections, andventilators with louvres or awning shutters.

[0072] In one embodiment, the plurality of wall cassettes, the plurality of windowcassettes and the plurality of door cassettes are fabricated in a factory and assembledon-site. The prefabrication enhances scope for customizability and replaceability. Witha door frame, the plurality of door cassettes provides an entryway in and out oftemporary housing. The plurality of window cassettes provides an opening forventilation and natural lighting.

[0073] The method (400) includes attaching a plurality of shading panels withframes to reduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure instep 450.

[0074] The method (400) includes positioning a demountable step assembly toenable safe access to an elevated section of the housing structure in step 455.

[0075] It must be noted that, a supplementary accessories assembly including awoven cane adapted to provide natural shading and aesthetic appeal for an exterior andinterior of the housing structure. The supplementary accessories assembly also includesa wooden plyboard adapted to function as shelving.

[0076] In an embodiment, bamboo mats are used instead of woven cane, offeringa more eco-friendly and lightweight shading option. Additionally, metal mesh shelvingunits could be used instead of wooden plyboard for shelving.

[0077] The method (400) includes installing a plurality of supporting roofingframes to form a roof structure. At least one supporting roofing frame includes louvresfor ventilation in step 460.

[0078] The method (400) includes attaching a plurality of mosquito nets toprotect the interior space from pests in step 465.

[0079] The method (400) includes installing a rainwater gutter along a roof edgeto provide effective drainage in step 470.

[0080] The method (400) includes covering the roof structure with a corrugatedfiber cement sheet to the roof structure to provide durability and weather resistance instep 475. In an embodiment, the roofing assembly is adapted to support the installationof a plurality of solar panels for providing renewable energy.

[0081] It must be noted that, the housing structure is adapted for easy dismantlingand transportation by one or more vehicles, thereby enabling relocation and reassemblyof the temporary housing assembly at one or more geographical locations.

[0082] In an embodiment, the temporary housing assembly incorporates smarthome technology that allows residents to control door access, lighting, and the like,enhancing convenience and providing a more advanced living experience.

[0083] Various embodiments of the temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces and the method thereof as described above offer several advantages.The temporary housing assembly supports the plurality of configurations including thebasic module, the extended module, and the ground plus one module enables thetemporary housing assembly to be easily adapted for different occupancy requirementsand uses, whether for living, storage, or retail spaces. Further, use of bolted connectionsthroughout the plurality of structural chassis, including the plurality of prefabricatedcruciform columns and the plurality of splayed beams, allows for rapid assembly anddisassembly, making it ideal for emergency situations or temporary needs.Furthermore, the incorporation of fiber cement panels in the flooring assembly androofing assembly enhances durability and weather resistance. Additionally, theintegration of rainwater gutters in the roofing assembly allows for effective waterdrainage. Moreover, inclusion of the plurality of mosquito net screens protects againstpests, while provisions for solar panels in the roofing assembly promote environmentalsustainability and energy efficiency.

[0084] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing generaldescription and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory ofthe disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[0085] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, anylimitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to aperson skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method inorder to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0086] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements maywell be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements maybe split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may beadded to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described hereinmay be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, theactions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all ofthe acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent onother acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodimentsis by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

1. A temporary housing assembly (100) for multi-functional spaces comprising: a footing assembly comprising a plurality of pre-cast footing (105) adapted to provide a stable and adaptable foundation for a housing structure; a plurality of structural chassis comprising a plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110), a plurality of splayed beams (115), a plurality of scissor bracings (120), and a plurality of lateral bracings (125), wherein the plurality of structural chassis is adapted to provide a structural framework for the housing structure by interconnecting the plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns (110), the plurality of splayed beams (115), the plurality of scissor bracings (120), and the plurality of lateral bracings (125) via bolted connections, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable, habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a plurality of configurations and relocations; a flooring assembly comprising: a plurality of floor beams (130) bolted horizontally to the plurality of splayed beams (115) at a bottom level and a top level of the housing structure, wherein the plurality of floor beams (130) is adapted to provide a load-bearing base for the flooring assembly; a plurality of floorboard panels (135) positioned above the plurality of floor beams (130), wherein the plurality of floor panel is adapted to create a walking surface and accommodate storage underboards for added functionality, wherein the plurality of floorboard panels (135) is made of treated fiber cement boards with high-density fiberboard framing; a wall assembly bolted to the plurality of structural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level, wherein the wall assembly comprises: a plurality of wall cassettes (145) equipped with shelving bars, wherein the plurality of wall cassettes (145) is adapted to create habitable enclosures within the housing structure; a plurality of window cassettes (150) adapted to allow natural light and ventilation; and a plurality of door cassettes (155) adapted to provide secure access to the housing structure; a supplementary accessories assembly comprising: a plurality of shading panels (140) with frames adapted to reduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure; and a demountable step assembly adapted to enable safe access to an elevated section of the housing structure; a roofing assembly comprising: a plurality of mosquito nets (160) adapted to protect an interior space from pests; a plurality of supporting roofing frames (165) adapted to form a roof structure, wherein at least one supporting roofing frame comprises louvres for ventilation; a rainwater gutter (170) positioned along the edges of the roof structure, wherein the rainwater gutter (170) is adapted to provide effective drainage; and a corrugated fiber cement sheet (175) attached to the roof structure, wherein the corrugated fiber cement sheet (175) is adapted to provide durability and weather resistance.

2. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of configurations comprising a basic module, an extended module, and a ground plus one module.

3. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing structure is adapted for easy dismantling and transportation by one or more vehicles, thereby enabling relocation and reassembly of the temporary housing assembly (100) at one or more geographical locations.

4. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the roofing assembly is adapted to support the installation of a plurality of solar panels for providing renewable energy.

5. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an assembling procedure of the temporary housing assembly (100) uses a mobile jib crane.

6. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a woven cane adapted to provide natural shading and aesthetic appeal for an exterior and interior of the housing structure.

7. The temporary housing assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a wooden plyboard adapted to function as shelving.

8. A method (400) for assembling a temporary housing assembly for multi-functional spaces, comprising: preparing a site by levelling ground for the temporary housing assembly; (405) installing a footing assembly, wherein the footing assembly comprises a plurality of pre-cast footing adapted to provide a stable and adaptable foundation for a housing structure; (410) assembling, a plurality of structural chassis, wherein the plurality of structural chassis comprising a plurality of prefabricated cruciform columns, a plurality of splayed beams, a plurality of scissor bracings, and a plurality of lateral bracings connected via bolted connections to provide a structural framework for the housing structure, thereby forming a reconfigurable, extendable, habitable, dismantlable, and transportable housing structure, adaptable for a plurality of configurations and relocations; (415) installing a plurality of floor beams horizontally to the plurality of splayed beams at a bottom level and a top level of the housing structure, wherein the plurality of floor beams is adapted to provide a load-bearing base for the flooring assembly; (420) positioning a plurality of floorboard panels above the plurality of floor beams to create a walking surface and accommodate storage underboards for added functionality, wherein the plurality of floorboard panels are treated with fiber cement panels; (425) bolting a wall assembly to the plurality of structural chassis at a ceiling level and a floor level; (430) installing a plurality of wall cassettes equipped with shelving bars to create habitable enclosures; (435) installing a plurality of window cassettes to allow natural light and ventilation; (440) installing a plurality of door cassettes to provide secure access to the housing structure; (445) attaching a plurality of shading panels with frames to reduce exposure to sunlight for an interior space of the housing structure; (450) positioning a demountable step assembly to enable safe access to an elevated section of the housing structure; (455) installing a plurality of supporting roofing frames to form a roof structure, wherein at least one supporting roofing frame comprises louvres for ventilation; (460) attaching a plurality of mosquito nets to protect the interior space from pests; (465) installing a rainwater gutter along a roof edge to provide effective drainage; and (470) covering the roof structure with a corrugated fiber cement sheet to the roof structure to provide durability and weather resistance. (475).