Standoff-Bracket Insulation Cavity for Rapidly Deployable Buildings
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for semi-permanent buildings that can be quickly installed and easily removed, especially in remote or temporary locations, and that address the challenges of high construction and disassembly costs, as well as the need for affordable housing.
Innovation Solution
A building design featuring an inner structure with standoff brackets creating an insulation cavity, where insulation is installed before exterior cladding, supported by a frame, and mounted on screw piles for easy relocation, with features like thermal breaks and utility access to reduce installation time and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a building is constructed in place using traditional methods, then the building achieves permanent stability and structural integrity, but the construction time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into modular components including pre-assembled wall panels with integrated insulation, floor systems, and roof sections. These modules are manufactured off-site and transported to the location for rapid assembly, reducing construction time while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection details.
Solution Approach 2:
Building components are pre-assembled and pre-insulated in a controlled manufacturing environment before transport. The insulation cavity walls are constructed with insulation already installed, and mechanical/electrical rough-ins are completed during module fabrication, eliminating time-consuming on-site installation activities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a building is constructed in place with multiple trades and materials, then the building achieves complete functionality, but the scheduling complexity and logistics increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple building systems are integrated into single modular units. Wall panels combine structural framing, insulation cavities, exterior cladding, and interior finishes. Floor modules integrate subfloor, insulation, and vapor barriers. This consolidation eliminates the need for sequential trades work and simplifies on-site assembly to primarily mechanical connections.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized module dimensions and connection systems allow the same basic components to serve multiple functions and be used in various building configurations. The universal connection details accommodate different module arrangements, enabling versatile building layouts while using the same core components.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If a building is designed for permanence, then the structure achieves long-term durability, but the cost of materials and construction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wall assemblies use composite construction with outer steel or metal framing providing structural strength, intermediate insulation cavities filled with high-performance insulation materials, and interior/exterior cladding layers. This composite approach achieves high thermal performance and durability while optimizing material usage and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulation cavity walls are designed with specific R-values achieved through controlled insulation thickness and material selection. The module dimensions are optimized to standard sizes that reduce material waste during transport and assembly, while the connection hardware is designed for repeated use across multiple modules to reduce overall material costs.
4Loss of energy
If insulation is added to exterior walls, then thermal performance improves, but the wall cavity space and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The insulation is nested within the wall cavity formed by the modular framing system. The insulation fits precisely between the structural members, maximizing thermal performance within the available space. This nested arrangement eliminates the need for separate insulation installation steps and reduces overall wall assembly complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design allows for rapid installation and removal of buildings, reduces construction and disassembly expenses, and provides efficient insulation and utility access, making it suitable for affordable housing solutions.
Implementation Method 1
an insulation cavity formed between the inner structure and the exterior cladding, and insulation provided in the insulation cavity
Data Source
AI summary
A building having an insulation system is provided. The building can have an inner structure forming an interior space of the building, a plurality of standoff brackets extending parallel to an outer surface of the inner structure and spaced a spacing distance outward from the inner structure, exterior cladding attached to the standoff brackets, an insulation cavity formed between the inner structure and the exterior cladding, and insulation provided in the insulation cavity. The building can have a plurality of top standoff brackets and a plurality of side standoff brackets. The building can have a corner standoff bracket provided spaced outwards from a corner of the inner structure, extending the insulation cavity from one side of the inner structure, around the corner, and to an adjacent side of the inner structure. In a further aspect, a frame can support the inner structure.