3D Printed Building Module Assembly for Faster Custom Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional building planning and construction processes are inefficient, requiring multiple stakeholders and lengthy timelines due to complex design, permitting, and construction phases.
Innovation Solution
A system for determining suitable building layouts and generating instructions for automated 3D printing, allowing user customization and selection of building modules that can be assembled into a complete structure using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing methods, followed by post-processing steps like insulation and finishing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional building construction processes are used with multiple contractors and sequential phases, then comprehensive building quality and regulatory compliance can be achieved, but construction time is extended to many months and process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary design validation and automated permit generation before construction begins. The AI assistant pre-coordinates with regulatory agencies, performs virtual inspections, and prepares all necessary documentation in advance, eliminating waiting time during construction phases.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual coordination processes with an AI-based automated system that electronically communicates with regulatory agencies, automatically generates permits, and coordinates inspections. This digital substitution eliminates the need for multiple human contractors to manually manage the construction process.
2Reliability
If traditional building construction with multiple contractors is used, then comprehensive building quality can be achieved, but process complexity and coordination requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the functions of multiple contractors (designers, permit coordinators, inspectors, construction managers) into a single AI assistant that handles all aspects of the building process. This consolidation reduces coordination complexity while maintaining comprehensive quality control through automated checklists and regulatory compliance verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The AI assistant performs multiple functions simultaneously: design optimization, permit generation, regulatory coordination, inspection scheduling, and construction monitoring. This multi-functional approach replaces the need for multiple specialized contractors while maintaining all necessary quality controls.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom building designs are created from scratch with traditional processes, then design uniqueness can be achieved, but design time and development complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments building design into standardized modular components that can be independently configured. Users can customize buildings by selecting and combining pre-approved modules (walls, roofs, rooms, fixtures) rather than designing everything from scratch, maintaining uniqueness while reducing design time.
Solution Approach 2:
The AI assistant allows users to customize buildings by modifying parameters (dimensions, materials, configurations) of standardized modules rather than creating entirely new designs. This parameter-based customization achieves design versatility while leveraging proven templates to reduce development time and ensure compliance.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for determining a suitable building layout for a property. One of the operations is performed by optionally, receiving building module parameters for section of qualifying building modules. displaying, via a user interface, a graphical representation of two or more building modules. A user may customize a building layout from the two or more building modules. The system displays an assembled building layout including two or more building modules. The system receives a confirmation of the assembled building layout for 3D printing. Based on the assembled building layout, instructions are generated and transmitted to one or more 3D printers to manufacture one or more building structures based on the selected building layout with potential subsequent modification of the preconfigured positions of windows, doors and walls of the building.