GB2497917A - Home in a dome with rainwater harvesting - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a roof(1 8) construction for a building either self-supporting or supported by perimeter walls(1 3), that may enclose other buildings and is constructed by attaching(4) tiles(2) to frames(1 (1a)) and frames(1 (1 a)) to other frames(1 (1a)), with a gap filing material(3) where frames meet frames for cushioning and watertight sealing, in such a way that the tiles lay edge to edge, do not overlap and form one continuous roof, to allow collection of rainwater into storage tanks(1 1) via guttering(9) attached to the roof(1 8), and that has some or all of its tiles transparent(2(2a)) to allow sunlight in through the roof, to allow the growing of plants(7) within the building.
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Home in a Dome This invention relates to a construction method for the roof of a building that allows that building to contain within it open plan, flexible space that may include; rooms, gardens where plants can be grown, facilities for electricity to be generated from a renewable source, facilities for water to be heated naturally, means by which rainwater is collected and stored, and means by which ventilation/temperature inside the building are regulated.
Many buildings are constructed to have open plan space within them and have facilities to generate electricity from a renewable source, heat water passively, collect and store rainwater and have means of ventilation/temperature control. However such buildings have internal walls required to support the building that may restrict the flexibility of that type of building to serve a variety of purposes.
The solution is a roof construction for a building either self-supporting or supported by perimeter walls, that may enclose other buildings and is constructed by attaching tiles to frames and frames to other frames, with a gap filing material where frames meet frames for cushioning and watertight sealing, in such a way that the tiles lay edge to edge, do not overlap and form one continuous roof, to allow collection of rainwater into storage tanks via guttering attached to the roof, and that has some or all of its tiles transparent to allow sunlight in through the roof, to allow the growing of plants within the building.
Variations to this solution are described in detail in the
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Diagram 1, illustrates how the roof element of this invention allows tiles(2) to be placed next to each other by virtue of each tile(2) being attached(4) to a frame(1) and these frames(1) attached(4) to each other along the point where the edges of two frames(1) meet.
Diagram 2, illustrates how the combined surface area of the tiled construction can be made watertight by choosing a non porous material for the tile(2) and by placing a watertight/cushioning material and sealant(3), between the edges of two frames(1) and/or tiles(2) where they meet, before attaching(4) the two frame(1) edges together.
Diagram 3 and Diagram 3 continued, illustrate how the roof element of this invention has additional advantages in that the tiles(2), and the frames(1) that they attach to, can be constructed in different sizes, shapes, angles, and from different materials to suit the construction shape of the roof.
Diagram 4, illustrates how the roof element of this invention can be made watertight despite gaps between two frames(1)ftiles(2) being a different shape for the two frames(1) compared to the gap between the two tiles(2) by using a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3), that has been moulded/shaped to fit the gap.
Diagram 5, illustrates how the roof element of this invention can be made watertight despite gaps between two frames(1)/tiles(2) being a different shape for the two frames(I) compared to the gap between the two tiles(2) by using a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3), moulded/shaped to fit between the two frames(1) that is separate to the watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3), that has moulded/shaped to fit between the two tiles(2).
Diagram 6, illustrates how some or all of the tiles(2) attached to frames(1) on the roof, as described in the roof element of this invention, will be transparent(2(2a)) and allow light into and out of the building. The watertight seal between frames(1) and/or tiles(2(2a)) using a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3) is illustrated in this diagram.
Diagram 7, illustrates, when a frame (1) has more than one edge, and that frame(1(la)) has no other frame(1), and watertight/cushioning material and sealant(3), it can attach to, it is attached to the other edge(s) that belong to that frame(1 (1 a)). This type of frame(1 (1 a)) may be required when the roof has edges that are attached to the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3) in a manner that is different to the method of attaching(4) frames to each other. If a frame(1 (1 a)) of this type is attached to the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3) then a watertight/cushioning material and sealant(3) might be placed in between the two, to provide a cushioning or a watertight seal.
Diagram 8, illustrates how the provision of transparent tiles(2(2a)) in the roof construction of this invention, allows sunlight to pass inside the building providing a means of; generating electricity by utilising solar cells/panels(s) inside the building, a means of heating by utilising a solar water heating unit/pipe/pipes(6) inside the building, and a means of growing of plants(7) inside the building.
Diagram 9, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has one or more frame(1)/frames(1) that have no tile attached for the purpose of mounting a chimney(8) for ventilation.
Diagram 1 0, illustrates how the roof is constructed in such a way that the tiles(2(2a)) attached to the frames(1) are made of a non-porous material and are made watertight by virtue of the material and sealant(3) used in the gap along the edge where two tiles(2(2a))/frames(1) meet. This arrangement allows rainwater to run off the roof into guttering(9), and piped(1O) into storage tanks(11) to be used as a water supply for the building and/or to a water processing plant(1 2).
Diagram 11, illustrates a roof(1 8) construction for a building either self-supporting or supported by perimeter walls(1 3), that may enclose other buildings and is constructed by attaching(4) tiles(2) to frames(1 (1 a)) and frames(1 (1 a)) to other frames(1 (1 a)), with a gap filing material(3) where frames meet frames for cushioning and watertight seating, in such a way that the tiles lay edge to edge, do not overlap and form one continuous roof, to allow collection of rainwater into storage tanks(1 1) via guttering(9) attached to the roof(1 8), and that has some or all of its tiles transparent(2(2a)) to allow sunlight in through the roof, to allow the growing of plants(7) within the building.
Diagram 1 2, illustrates a roof(1 8) construction for a building either self-supporting or supported by perimeter walls(1 3), that may enclose other buildings and is constructed by attaching(4) tiles(2) to frames(1(la)) and frames(1(la)) to other frames(1(1 a)), with a gap filing material(3) where frames meet frames for cushioning and watertight sealing, in such a way that the tiles lay edge to edge, do not overlap and form one continuous roof, to allow collection of rainwater into storage tanks(1 1) via guttering(9) attached to the roof(1 8), and that has some or all of its tiles transparent(2(2a)) to allow sunlight in through the roof, to generate electricity with solar panels(s), heat water using solar water heating units(6), and allow the growing of plants(7) within the building.
Diagram 1 3, illustrates how this invention has a means by which two or more of these buildings as described in this invention can be attached together by a doorway(14), tunnel(1 5), covered walkway(1 6), or a bridge(1 7) between them to facilitate access between buildings and the sharing of resources such as collected rainwater, hot water and/or electricity.
Diagram 14, illustrates how this invention can have alternative shapes and sizes in that the walls(1 3) supporting the roof(1 8) of the building pertaining to this invention can number from zero upwards. In this manner the roof(1 8) can extend down to the ground eliminating the need for a wall that is separate from the roof. Alternatively the walls(1 3) that support the roof(1 8) can be of any number, size, shape or angle and be arranged in any way to support a suitably sized, shaped, angled roof(1 8).
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Diagram 1 5, illustrates how the roof element and/or the walls of this invention may rotate in order to take advantage of the movement of the sun and/or to mount a ladder(64) or frame(1(1 b)) adjacent to the roof and/or wall in order to conduct cleaning or repairs to the roof(1 8) and/or walls(1 3). Diagram 1 5 also illustrates how a ladder(64) or frame(1 (1 b)) may be mounted adjacent to the roof(1 8) and/or wall(1 3) in order that it may rotate around the building to conduct cleaning, maintenance or repairs to the roof(1 8) and/or walls(1 3).
Diagram 1 6, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has an additional advantage in that, if required, the space between the edges of two tiles(2)/frames(1), in between the watertight/cushioning material and sealant(3), can accommodate facilities(20) and services(20) such as ventilation, heating, cables, and pipes.
Diagram 1 7, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has an additional advantage in that, if required, holes(21) can be made through frames(1) and/or tiles(2) to accommodate facilities(20) and services(20) such as ventilation, heating, cables, and pipes.
Diagram 1 8, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has an additional advantage in that, if required, a channel/pipe(22) may be installed adjacent to watertight/cushioning material(3), between the edges of two frames(1) and/or tiles(2) along the edge where they meet, for the purpose of channelling rainwater.
Diagram 1 9, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has an additional advantage in that, if required, a frame(1) may have no tile attached, allowing mounting of a door(23), portal(23), any ventilation device/machine(24), or may simply be left open(2S).
Diagram 20, illustrates how the roof element of this invention has an additional advantage in that tiles(2/2a) may be layered on top of each other to increase volume and/or to combine the properties of two or more different materials so that the properties of the layered tile(2/2a) suit a particular purpose.
Diagram 21, illustrates how this invention has an additional advantage in that a coating(26), or film(26) may be applied on either or both sides of a tile(2(2a)) made from transparent material, or have properties inherent in the transparent material(26) to reduce or prevent; UVA light, UVB light, bright light, and/or heat radiation, from passing through the transparent tile(2(2a)) into the inside of the building, either as a fixed filter or one that reacts depending on the brightness of the sunlight. Diagram 21, also illustrates how this invention has an additional advantage in that a coating(27) may be applied to the surface of a tile/tiles(2(2a), or have properties inherent within the tile(2(2a)) itself, that give improved beading and flow of rainwater off the roof into guttering, and/or improves the cleanliness of these tiles(2(2a)) when exposed to wet weather.
Diagram 22, illustrates how two or more frames (1) may be attached to each other to support a large tile(2/2a) when this type of construction method is required. The watertight seal between frames(1) and/or tiles(2/2a) using a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3) is illustrated in this diagram.
Diagram 23, illustrates how this invention has an alternative method of generating electricity/heating water by utilising solar cells/panels(s) or solar water heating unit/pipe/pipes(6) mounted; as a tile(2)/tiles(2), and/or between the gap where the edges of two tiles(2)/frames(1) meet, and/or onto a tile (2)/tiles(2) in a manner that conforms to the construction methods described for the roof element of this invention whereby a tile(2)/tiles(2) are mounted onto a frame(1)/frames(1).
Diagram 24, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of generating electricity by ventilating(24) inside the building at ground level and utilising increases in air temperature and velocity as the air(30) rises up inside the building, heated by sunlight(28) coming through the transparent tiles(2(2a)) on the roof(1 8) and/or other heat sources(28) inside the building, towards the roof(1 8) where it causes a blade(29) to rotate and generate electricity before escaping through a chimney(8) or other means of ventilation in the roof(1 8).
Diagram 25, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of generating electricity by means of air/wind(30) powered blades/turbines(29) mounted onto the roof(1 8) or outside walls(1 3) of the buildings described in this invention.
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Diagram 26, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of heating water/air through a means of channelling cold water/air underground(B) to various depths in watertight/airtight pipes(22(2 2a)), sourced from inside/nearby the building described in this invention, then extracting the water/steam/air in watertight/airtight pipes(22(22b)) now heated by the higher temperatures deep underground(DB).
Diagram 27, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction whereby the roof(1 8) is built over or to cover building(s) consisting of one or more storey above(A) and/or below ground(B).
Diagram 28, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of ventilation and/or temperature control in that airflow pipes(3 1) are constructed outside the perimeter wall(1 3) of the building from above ground(A) to below ground(B) then directed to surface above ground inside the perimeter wall(1 3) of the building. This has the effect of improving ventilation inside the building and of regulating the temperature of the air(30) flowing into the building through these pipes(3 1) as the air(30) is heated up or cooled down relative to the temperature of the earth as it makes its way through the pipe into the building.
Diagram 29, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of temperature control in that a pond(32) or pool(32) installed inside the building may store heat throughout the day and release that heat in the evening as the temperature inside the building drops.
Diagram 30, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of temperature control in that underground/under floor heating(33) may be installed inside the building.
Diagram 31, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of ventilation and/or temperature control in that air vents(34) may be installed into the roof(1 8) and/or walls(1 3) of the building and air condition units(35) may also be installed into the building.
Diagram 32, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of temperature control in that the materials used for a non-transparent tile(2(2b)) on the roof and/or the materials used as insulation(36) between two non-transparent tiles(2(2b)) attached on opposite sides of a frame(1) may be selected to reduce the influence that the temperature outside the building has on the temperature inside the building. Diagram 32, also illustrates how an airtight/watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3) may used in between the edge of a tile 2(2b) and the edge of a frame(1) where they come into direct contact to prevent drafts. Diagram 32, also illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of noise control in that the materials used for transparent or non-transparent tiles(2(2c)) on the roof and/or the materials used as insulation(36(36a)) between to non-transparent tiles(2(2c)) attached on opposite sides of a frame(1) may be selected to reduce the influence that noise outside the building has on the inside of the building.
Diagram 33, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of temperature control by using heat resistant and/or insulation material(36), in the wall/walls(1 3) and door/doors(37) of the building, to reduce the influence that the temperature outside the building has on the temperature inside the building.
Diagram 34, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of temperature control in that temperature sensors(38) inside the building may form part of an electronic temperature controller(39) that could activate or deactivate sources of heat(35, 40) and/or ventilation(24, 34, 35) in order to regulate temperature/ventilation inside the building.
Diagram 35, illustrates how this invention uses the construction method described for the roof/wall(s) as a method to construct flooring(41), partition walls(42), free standing walls(43), cupboards(44), containers(46), furniture(47), swimming pool(32), rooms with walls and/or roof that are constructed inside a building(45).
Diagram 36, illustrates how this invention has an alternative method of construction in that the perimeter wall/walls(1 3) and door/doors(37(37a)) are constructed from watertight materials(48) and/or lined with watertight material(48) in order to construct a building that keeps water out to the height of the wall if the area around the building were to become flooded(49).
Diagram 37, illustrates how this invention has an alternative method of construction in that the perimeter wall/walls(1 3) and door/doors(37(37b)) are constructed using fire resistant material(50) in order that the building would be less likely to burn if the area(51) around the building were on fire.
Diagram 38, illustrates how this invention has an alternative method of construction in that any ventilation point such as a chimney(8), air vent(34), or air conditioning unit(35), between the outside of the building and the inside of the building, are protected by mesh(52) or filters(53) to prevent insects, animals, dust, gas, chemicals, smoke and/or viruses entering into the building.
Diagram 39, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of noise control by using noise dampening(54) and/or insulation materials(S5), in the walls(1 3) and doors(37) of the building, to reduce the influence that noise outside the building has on the inside of the building.
Diagram 40, illustrates how a tile (2(2d)) or tiles smaller in size to the frame (1/la)) it is to mounted onto, may be attached to either side, or both sides of, another tile (2/2a/2b/2c) that is the correct size for that frame (1/1 a).
Diagram 41, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction, in that it may be constructed(56) in a way that allows the building to float on water(57).
Diagram 42, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction, in that the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3)/roof(1 8) may be constructed in such a way as to allow for flexible movement in/of the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3)/roof(1 8) in case of earthquakes or to facilitate easy relocation of the building described in this invention; by virtue of the cushioning material(3) utilised between the frames(1) used in their construction, and/or by the nature of the foundations(58) used to support the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3)/roof(1 8), and/or by the material(s) used in the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3) such as tyres(65)/straw bales(66)/wood(67), earth filled sacks(62), and/or by the material(s) used for the roof(1 8) frame(1) such as wood(67), and/or by anchoring(63) the wall(1 3)/walls(1 3)/rcof(1 8) into the ground(B).
Diagram 43, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction, in that it is built on stilts(60) in order that the building may be located on a lake(61), sea(61), river(61) or an area prone to flooding (49).
Diagram 44, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction, in that an item(68), typically found attached to the inside and/or outside of a building, may be attached to a frame(1)/frames(1) and/or a tile(2)/tiles(2) for the purpose for which that item(68) is intended.
Diagram 45, illustrates how this invention has an alternative means of construction, in that rooms/buildings(45) may be built by directly attaching them to the inside and/or the outside of the roof(1 8) by using the principal construction method of frames(1) and/or tiles(2) as extensions to the roof in the form of rooms(45) of any shape or size to suit the purpose for which it is required.
Diagram 46, illustrates how this invention may have; storage containers(69), pipes(70), composters(71), and processing plants(72), for the storage, removal, and treatment of organic waste for the building described in this invention.
Diagram 47, illustrates how this invention may have a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant(3) along the edge between a transparent tile(2(2a)) and a frame(1/la), providing a watertight/airtight seal.
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- <claim-text>Claims.1. A roof construction for a building either self-supporting or supported by perimeter walls, that may enclose other buildings and is constructed by attaching tiles to frames and frames to other frames, with a gap filing material where frames meet frames for cushioning and watertight sealing, in such a way that the tiles lay edge to edge, do not overlap and form one continuous roof, to allow collection of rainwater into storage tanks via guttering attached to the roof, and that has some or all of its tiles transparent to allow sunlight in through the roof, to allow the growing of plants within the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with a means of generating electricity with solar panels, and means of heating water with solar water heating units placed inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with a means of piping rainwater, that has been collected from the roof, to a water processing plant.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with a means by which two or more of these buildings as described in this invention can be attached together by a doorway, tunnel, covered walkway, or by a bridge between them to facilitate access between buildings and the sharing of resources such as collected rainwater, hot water and/or electricity.</claim-text> <claim-text>S. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, that can have alternative shaped, sized, and angled roof and the walls pertaining to this invention can number from zero upwards, so that the roof can extend down to the ground, eliminating the need for a wall, or the walls can be of any number, size, shape or angle, arranged in any way that supports a suitably sized, shaped and angled roof.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, where the roof element and/or the walls may rotate in order to take advantage of the movement of the sun and/or to mount a ladder or frame adjacent to the roof and/or wall in order to conduct cleaning or repairs to the roof and/or walls, or a ladder or frame may be mounted adjacent to the roof and/or wall in order that it may rotate around the building in order to conduct cleaning, maintenance or repairs to the roof and/or walls.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that, if required, the space between the edges of two tiles/frames, in between the watertight/cushioning material and sealant, where they meet, can accommodate facilities and services such as ventilation, heating, cables, and pipes.</claim-text> <claim-text>8. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that, if required, holes can be made through frames and/or tiles to accommodate facilities and services such as ventilation, heating, cables, and pipes.</claim-text> <claim-text>9. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that, if required, channels/pipes may be installed, adjacent to watertight/cushioning material, between the edges of two frames and/or tiles along the edge where they meet for the purpose of channelling rainwater.</claim-text> <claim-text>10. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that, if required, a frame may have no tile attached to allow for mounting a door, portal, any ventilation device/machine, or to simply be left open.</claim-text> <claim-text>11. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that tiles may be layered on top of each other to increase volume and/or to combine the properties of two or more different materials so that the properties of the layered tile suit a particular purpose.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 2. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an additional advantage in that a coating or film may be applied on either or both sides of a tile made from transparent material, or have properties inherent in the transparent material, to reduce or prevent; tJVA light, UVB light, bright light, and/or heat radiation, from passing through the transparent tile into the inside of the building, either as a fixed filter or one that reacts depending on the brightness of the sunlight, and/or a coating may be applied to the side of a tile/tiles, or have properties inherent within the tile itself, that improves beading and flow of rainwater off the roof into guttering, and/or improves the cleanliness of these tiles when exposed to wet weather.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 3. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, where two or more frames may be attached to each other to support a large tile, when this type of construction method is required.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 4. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative method of generating electricity/heating water by utilising solar cells/panels or solar water heating unit/pipe/pipes mounted; as a tile/tiles, and/or between the gap where the edges of two tiles/frames, and/or onto a tile /tiles in a manner that conforms to the construction methods described for the roof element of this invention whereby a tile/tiles are mounted onto a frame/frames.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 5. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of generating electricity by ventilating inside the building at ground level and utilising increases in air temperature and velocity as the air rises up inside the building, heated by sunlight coming through the transparent tiles on the roof and/or other heat sources inside the building, towards the roof, where it causes a blade to rotate and generate electricity before escaping through a chimney or other means of ventilation in the roof.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 6. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of generating electricity by means of air/wind powered blades/turbines mounted onto the roof or outside walls of the building described in this invention.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 7. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of heating water/air through a means of channelling cold water/air underground to various depths in watertight/airtight pipes, sourced from inside/nearby the building described in this invention, then extracting the water/steam/air in watertight/airtight pipes now heated by the higher temperatures deep underground.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 8. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction whereby the roof is built over or to cover building(s) consisting of one or more storey above and/or below ground.</claim-text> <claim-text>1
- 9. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of ventilation and/or temperature control in that airflow pipes are constructed outside the perimeter wall of the building from above ground to below ground then directed to surface above ground inside the perimeter wall of the building, having the effect of improving ventilation inside the building and of regulating the temperature of the air flowing into the building through these pipes as the air is heated up or cooled down relative to the temperature of the earth as it makes its way through the pipe into the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>20. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control in that a pond or pool installed inside the building may store heat throughout the day and release that heat in the evening as the temperature inside the building drops.</claim-text> <claim-text>21. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control in that underground/under floor heating may be installed inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>22. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of ventilation and/or temperature control in that air vents may be installed into the roof and/or walls of the building and air condition units may also be installed into the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>23. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control in that the materials used for a non-transparent tile on the roof and/or the materials used as insulation between two non-transparent tiles attached on opposite sides of a frame may be selected to reduce the influence that the temperature outside the building has on the temperature inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>24. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control by employing an airtight/watertight/cushioning material and a sealant in between the edge of a tile and the edge of a frame where they come into direct contact to prevent drafts.</claim-text> <claim-text>25. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of noise control in that the materials used for transparent or non-transparent tiles on the roof and/or the materials used as insulation between to non-transparent tiles attached on opposite sides of a frame may be selected to reduce the influence that noise outside the building has on the inside of the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>26. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control by using heat resistant and/or insulation materials, in the wail(s) and door(s) of the building, to reduce the influence that the temperature outside the building has on the temperature inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>27. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of temperature control in that temperature sensors inside the building may form part of an electronic temperature controller that could activate or deactivate sources of heat and/or ventilation, in order to regulate temperature/ventilation inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>28. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, that uses the construction method described for the roof/wall(s) as method to construct flooring, partition walls, free standing walls, cupboards, containers, furniture, a swimming pool, rooms with walls and/or roof that are constructed inside the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>29. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative method of construction in that the perimeter wall(s) and door(s) are constructed from watertight materials and/or lined with watertight material in order to construct a building that keeps water out to the height of the wall if the area around the building were to become flooded.</claim-text> <claim-text>30. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative method of construction in that the perimeter wall(s) and door(s) are constructed using fire resistant material in order that the building would be less likely to burn if the area around the building were on fire.</claim-text> <claim-text>31. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative method of construction in that any point/means of ventilation between the outside of the building and the inside of the building are protected by mesh or filters to various standards in order to prevent insects, animals, dust, gas, chemicals, smoke and/or viruses entering into the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>32. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of noise control by using noise dampening and/or insulation materials, in the walls and doors of the building, to reduce the influence that noise outside the building has on the inside of the building.</claim-text> <claim-text>33. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, where a tile or tiles smaller in size to the frame it is to be mounted to may be attached to either side, or both sides of another tile that is the correct size for that frame.</claim-text> <claim-text>34. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction in that it may be constructed in a way that allows the building to float on water.</claim-text> <claim-text>35. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction, in that the wall/walls/roof may be constructed in such a way as to allow for flexible movement in/of the wall/walls/roof in case of earthquakes or to facilitate easy relocation of the building described in this invention; by virtue of the cushioning material utilised between the frames used in their construction, and/or by the nature of the foundations used to support the wall/walls/roof, and/or by the material(s) used in the wall/walls such as tyre(s)/straw bales/wood, and/or by the material(s) used for the roof frame such as wood, and/or by anchoring the wall/walls/roof into the ground.</claim-text> <claim-text>36. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction, in that it may be built on stilts in order that the building may be located on a lake, sea, river or an area prone to flooding.</claim-text> <claim-text>37. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction, in that items, typically found attached to the inside and/or outside structure of a building, may be attached to a frame/frames and/or a tile/tiles for the purpose for which that item is intended.</claim-text> <claim-text>38. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, with an alternative means of construction, in that rooms/buildings may be built by directly attaching them to the inside and/or the outside of the roof by using the principal construction method of frames and/or tiles as extensions to the roof in the form of rooms of any shape or size to suit the purpose for which it is required.</claim-text> <claim-text>39. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, that may have storage containers, pipes, composters and processing plants, for the storage, removal, and treatment of organic waste for the building described in this invention.</claim-text> <claim-text>40. A roof construction for a building according to claim 1, that may have a watertight/cushioning material and a sealant along the edge between a transparent tile and a frame providing a watertight/airtight seal.</claim-text>
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