NL2031707B1 - Modular building and construction method - Google Patents

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NL2031707B1
NL2031707B1 NL2031707A NL2031707A NL2031707B1 NL 2031707 B1 NL2031707 B1 NL 2031707B1 NL 2031707 A NL2031707 A NL 2031707A NL 2031707 A NL2031707 A NL 2031707A NL 2031707 B1 NL2031707 B1 NL 2031707B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
    • E04B1/34815—Elements not integrated in a skeleton
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/343—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
    • E04B1/34315—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts
    • E04B1/34331—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts mainly constituted by three-dimensional elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
    • E04B1/34815—Elements not integrated in a skeleton
    • E04B1/34838—Elements not integrated in a skeleton the supporting structure consisting of wood
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/18—Tents having plural sectional covers, e.g. pavilions, vaulted tents, marquees, circus tents; Plural tents, e.g. modular
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/26—Centre-pole supported tents

Abstract

Provided is a modular building, comprising: a first module forming a first end of the building, the first module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a 5 first end wall, and a roof; a second module forming a second end of the building, the second module being releasably couplable to the first module, the second module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a second end wall, and a roof; and at least one column adapted to be releasably arranged between the first module and the second module for supporting the roof of respective modules.

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P35601NLOO/CAPCABIN22001NL/PO 1
MODULAR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a modular building and a method of constructing a modular building. The building may be a tiny house. The house may be suitable for urban areas as well as wilderness.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Housing is an essential element of human living. Given the ever growing population of the world, housing and the related construction of buildings is therefore omnipresent.
Construction has developed from conventional forms, wherein one or two story buildings are constructed using conventional materials such as wood and concrete, to the recent construction of so-called supertall skyscrapers ranging over 300 m. On the other hand, the tiny-house movement (also known as the small house movement) is an architectural and social movement that advocates for downsizing living spaces. While tiny housing primarily represents a return to simpler living, the movement was also regarded as a potential eco- friendly solution to the existing housing industry, as well as a feasible transitional option for individuals experiencing a lack of shelter. In addition, speed of construction is an important factor, with faster construction often translating into a reduction of capital expenditure and a reduction in carbon footprint.
Modular construction has been used to speed up construction of buildings. Modular construction is a process in which parts of a building are constructed off-site, under controlled plant conditions, using the same materials and designing to the same codes and standards as conventionally built facilities, but faster, for instance in about half the time. Buildings are produced in modules that when put together on site, reflect the identical design intent and specifications of the most sophisticated site-built facility. For houses, this may also be referred to as pre-fabricated houses or "prefab" houses.
Prefab houses may for instance be constructed from concrete or wooden walls, floors and other panels, which are preconstructed offsite and put together onsite. These buildings are typically relatively economical to construct, yet at the cost of charm and design.
Vacation parks in Europe have in the recent past switched to tiny houses constructed from wood or other materials allowing a more harmonious integration in a natural environment. For instance Vithaus, a construction company part of Homeland Latvija, offers a range of modular houses constructed from wood which can be nicely integrated in nature.
Utility model CN208870194U discloses a spatial modular house including a plurality of prefabricated house bodies and prefabricated roofs. Two adjacent prefabricated house bodies are detachable. The prefabricated house includes a wall panel and a bottom panel, the bottom panel is vertically connected to the wall panel, the bottom panel is arranged at the lower end of the wall panel, and the wall panel is connected to the wall panel. The bottom plate is detachably connected, the prefabricated roof is provided on the upper end of the wall panel, and the prefabricated roof is detachably connected to the wall panel. The structure of the house is prefabricated into space modularization, and the bottom plate, wall panel, and roof are all decorated in the factory. During the specific installation, only the prefabricated house body is spliced and the prefabricated roof is hoisted. The installation is simple, no decoration is required, the house is built quickly, there is no construction waste, and the sealing and practicability of the modular house are improved.
The present disclosure aims to provide an alternative for modular construction and modular housing. Herein, aim is to maintain benefits of the prior art while improving on at least one or more aspects thereof, for instance speed of construction, costs, structural strength, lifespan, and economic viability.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Aspects of the present invention are set out in the accompanying claims.
The disclosure provides a modular building, comprising: a first module forming a first end of the building, the first module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a first end wall, and a roof; a second module forming a second end of the building, the second module being releasably couplable to the first module, the second module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a second end wall, and a roof; and at least one column adapted to be releasably arranged between the first module and the second module for supporting the roof of respective modules.
In an embodiment, the modular building comprises: at least one third module forming a middle section of the building in between the first module and the second module, the at least one third module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls, and a roof, wherein at least one column is releasably arranged between the first module and the at least one third module, and wherein at least one column is releasably arranged between the atleast one third module and the second module.
In an embodiment, the modular building comprises: a terrace couplable to a first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module.
In an embodiment, the modular building comprises a facade part couplable to and forming a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module, the facade part having at least a patio door.
In an embodiment, the modular building comprises a tent structure covering at least one of the first module and the second module.
In an embodiment, the tent structure covers the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace.
In an embodiment, the at least one column is provided with a top side column section supporting the tent structure.
In an embodiment, the top side column section is pivotable with respect to a lower section of the respective column.
According to another aspect, the disclosure provides a method of constructing a modular building, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first module forming a forward end of the building, the first module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a first end wall, and a roof; providing a second module forming an aft end of the building to the first module, the second module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least an second end wall, and a roof; arranging at least one column between the first module and the second module; and coupling the second module to the first module with the at least one column therein between for supporting the roof of respective modules.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: arranging at least one third module forming a middle section of the building in between the first module and the second module, the at least one third module having at least a floor plate, ane or more side walls, and a roof, arranging at least one column between the first module and the at least one third module, and arranging at least one column between the at least one third module and the second module.
In an embodiment, the method comprises coupling a terrace to a first side of the first module and the second module.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the step of arranging a facade part forming a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and of the optional at least one third module, the facade part having at least a patio door.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the step of covering at least one of the first module and the second module with a tent structure.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the step of covering comprising covering the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace with the tent structure.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the step of providing the at least one column with a top side column section supporting the tent structure.
In an embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: fabricating the first module, the second module, and optionally the at least one third module on an offsite fabrication location; supporting the roof of the respective modules using a moving buck; moving the respective modules from the fabrication location to a construction location; coupling respective modules to one another, with at least one column in between adjacent modules; and removing the moving buck of each respective module.
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Reference will be made to the figures on the accompanying drawings. The figures are schematic in nature and may not necessarily be drawn to scale. Similar reference numerals denote similar parts. On the attached drawing sheets:
Figure 1 shows a side view in cross section of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 2 shows a front view in cross section of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 3A shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a column and related structural elements for a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 3B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a support structure of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 4A shows a side view in cross section of an embodiment of a roof section of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 4B shows a side view in cross section of an embodiment of a floor section of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 5A shows a front view in cross section of an embodiment of a roof section of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 5B shows a front view in cross section of an embodiment of a floor section of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 8A shows a schematic side view of a connection between a floor section of the building and a support frame;
Figure 6B shows a schematic front view of a connection between a floor section of the building and the support frame;
Figure 7A shows a perspective view of a step of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 7B shows a perspective view of a step of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a step of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a step of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure; 5 Figure 10 shows a back view of a step of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 11A shows a plan view of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 11B shows a plan view of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 11C shows a plan view of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figure 11D shows a plan view of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure;
Figures 12A to 12F show a perspective view of respective steps of a method for constructing an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure; and
Figure 13 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a modular building of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
In the present disclosure, the term "building" is used to encompass all types of buildings, including a house, chalet, bungalow, cabin, cottage, lodge, summerhouse, hut, estate, or hall.
The term "column" as employed in this text may be broadly interpreted as referring to a vertically oriented elongated support structure. The term "column" may encompass a pole, tube, mast, tower, and cylindrical structure.
The term "beam" as employed in this text may be broadly interpreted as referring to an elongated sturdy piece of material. Beams may be made of, for instance, squared timber or metal. Beams may be used to provide structural strength to the roof, walls or floor of the building.
The invention will be further elucidated in exemplary embodiments thereof as described herein below.
Figure 7A illustrates an embodiment of a modular building 1 of the disclosure. The building 1 comprises a first module 2 forming a first end of the building, and a second module 4 forming a second end of the building. The modules can be arranged on a frame 8 for supporting the building. At least one column 10 is provided. The column 10 is adapted to be releasably arranged between the first module 2 and the second module 4. The column 10 is adapted for supporting the roof of the respective modules.
Figure 7B shows at least one third module 6 forming a middle section of the building 1 in between the first module 2 and the second module 4. A first column 10 is arranged between the first module 2 and the at least one third module 6. A second column 10 is arranged between the second module 4 and the at least one third module 6.
Any number of third modules 6 may be arranged in between the first module and the second module, allowing to construct a modular building of any size of choice using the same modular setup. The modular building 1 may comprise, for instance, two modules (Figure 11A), three modules (Figure 11B), four modules (Figure 11C), or eight modules (Figure 11D).
Respective third modules 6, which may be referred to as middle modules or center modules, may have varying sizes, as exemplified in Figure 11D. Thus, the respective modules of the building 1 of the disclosure allow to construct a building of any size of choice, using the same modules. Sizes herein may range from, for example, a 2-person building (Fig. 11A, a 5 person building (Fig. 11B), a 7 person building (Fig. 11C), or a larger building suitable for hosting a large group of people or suitable for use as, for instance, a restaurant or for other catering industry type activities (Fig. 11D, Fig. 13). In combination, modular buildings of varying sizes in accordance with the present disclosure can be combined to create, for instance, a vacation park or a residential area.
Generally referring to Figure 1, every module may have at least a floor element 20, one or more wall elements 22, and a roof 24. The wall elements 22 form a side wall of the respective modules. The first module may include at least a first end wall 26 of the building.
The second module may include at least a second end wall 28. See Fig. 7A. At least one of the modules, for instance the first module 2, may include an additional side wall section 41 for additional structural stability.
The roof 24 of one or more modules, for instance of each module, may comprise at least a first roof section 30 supported by the side wall 22 and by the at least one column 10.
The roof may comprise a second roof section 32 extending from an end of the first roof section 30. The second roof section 32 may be freely suspended with respect to the facade part 34.
A facade part 34 may be couplable to one or more of the modules 2 to 6, forming another side wall of the respective module opposite to the side wall 22. The facade part 34 may extend along all modules of the building 1, from the first side of the first module to the second module, optionally including the at least one third module. In a practical embodiment, the facade part 34 forms a front side or open side of the building 1, opening to a garden area or terrace area. Herein, the part 34 may include at least a patio door. Typically, the facade part 34 may include one or more windows.
As described above, the second roof sections of the one or more modules may be freely suspended, which obviates the facade part 34 carrying or supporting the roof. This enables, for example, to include more and larger glass areas in the facade part 34. The facade part may, for instance, comprise mostly transparent areas (typically made of glass) with relatively slender frame structures to hold the glass. The facade part 34 may be made of a single structure, or may be comprised of multiple sections.
Respective modules may be releasably couplable to each other. For instance, see
Figure 7A and 7B, one module may be provided with a number of protrusions 38 fitting in corresponding openings or cavities in a respective other module. The protrusions 36 and cavities allow to correctly position one module with respect to the adjacent module. Roof, walls, and floor sections of adjacent modules can be sealed with respect to each other.
Sealed herein includes water tight and/or wind tight.
Insulation can be included in the floor, wall and roof sections up to any standard of choice. For instance, insulation values may be up to any energy resistance value R. Simply put, the R-value is a term the construction industry uses to explain how well a material or structure prevents heat and cold from passing through the material or structure. The higher the R Value, the greater the resistance and better thermal insulating power. The panels of the building of the present disclosure can be provided with R-value up to, for instance, 2 or more, preferably 6 or more. The building 1 of the disclosure can live up to the strictest local requirement for insulation, which may differ for walls, roof and floor sections.
Generally referring to Figures 3B, 4A and 4B, the modules may be provided with a support structure providing the required structural strength. The support structure may comprise any number of beams, including vertically oriented beams 40 and substantially horizontally oriented beams 42. In an embodiment, roof sections 30, 32 may slope downward under an angle from the coping. Said angle may be, for instance, in the order of 10 to 20 degrees, for instance about 13 to 16 degrees.
At or near the coping of the roof, adjacent beams 42 may be provided with plate structures 44 covering and connecting respective ends of the beams 42. The coping herein is a highest section of the roof, with roof sections 30, 32 sloping downward. The plate structure 44 may be provided on one side, or on both sides of the beam ends. The plates 44 provide additional structural strength, allowing the second roof section 32 to be suspended.
The open side or facade side 45, while generally being open allowing to fit the facade element in, may be provided with at least one vertically oriented beam 40. Said at least one vertically oriented beam will be part of a wall section 41, see for instance Figure 12C, to provide sufficient structural strength to the modular building 1.
In a practical embodiment, see Figure 3B, the first horizontal beams 42 may extend in one direction. A structural element 46, such as a second beam or a tube, may extend perpendicular to respective first beams 42, interconnecting and supporting the first beams 42.
One end of the structural element 46 may be provided with a connection element 48 arranged to engage with and couple to the column 10. For instance, the connection elements 48 may comprise part cylindrical structures, as shown in Figure 3B, fitting around part of a connection section 50 of the column 10. Respective connection elements 48 may be provided with openings 52 allowing to fixate the connection elements to the column using, for example, a pen 54.
The column 10 may comprise, for instance, a lower column section 60. The lower section 60 may have any suitable cross sectional shape, for instance substantially cylindrical, square, or elongate. The lower section may be suitable to support the roof of respective modules. A top end of the lower section 60 may be provided with a flange 62. The flange may be made of a relatively strong material, such as steel or another metal. The flange 62 may support a lower end of the connecting elements 52.
The connection section 50 of the column 10 may have a smaller diameter then the lower column section 80. Another end of the connection section 50 may be provided with a cup-like element 64. The cup-like element 64, typically a cylinder with an open upper end, can support a top-side section 66 of the column 10. The top-side section 66 and the cup element 64 may be provided with respective openings 68, 70. A pen 72 can extend through said openings to connect the top-side section 66 to the cup element 64. The pen connection may allow slight pivoting movement of the top-side column section 66 with respect to the lower column section 60. The pivoting movement may be limited to a predetermined range, allowing a midline of the topside section to deviate from the midline of the lower section 60 within a range of, for instance about +/- 15 degrees, for instance about +/- 10 degrees, for instance about +/- 5 degrees, for instance about +/- 4 degrees, for instance about +/- 3 degrees, for instance about +/- 2 degrees, for instance about +/- 1 degree. Herein, the topside column section 68 can pivot in horizontal direction, both in longitudinal and transverse direction with respect to the cup element 64.
A lower end of the column 10 may be provided with a second connection element 74 allowing coupling of the column 10 in between floor elements 20 of adjacent modules.
Respective floor elements may be provided with a corresponding cavity 76 shaped to fit to and receive the second connection element 74. A lower end of the column 10 may be connected to the frame 8. See Figure 5B, showing an exemplary flanged connection 78 which can be bolted to the frame 8.
As exemplified above, the at least one column 10 can be releasably arranged between adjacent modules.
In an embodiment (not shown), the lower section 60 of the column 10 can be constructed as a U-shaped support element, with the legs of the U facing downward. Herein, the cup-element may be positioned on the upward facing side of the U. The idea is that like the version shown in Fig. 3A, the support column 10 can support the roof of the modules.
Construction involves stringing respective modules and the column 10 in consecutive order, as exemplified below and depicted in Figure 12C and 12D. A U-shaped support column could follow the roof and side walls of respective modules, avoiding a support element in the middle of the building, while still supporting the roof and allowing a top-side column section 66 to be positioned on top, as depicted in the Figures.
In an embodiment, the building of the disclosure may comprise a terrace 80 couplable to the building. The terrace 80 may be connected to a first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module. The terrace may, in a practical embodiment, be connected to the side of the building comprising the facade 34 .
The support frame 8 may extend outside of the boundary of the building 1 to also support the terrace 80. The terrace 80 may have various shapes and include various additional features, such as a lounge area 82 and/or a barbeque section 84. See, for instance
Figure 11B. These features may also be combined, see Figure 13.
In an embodiment, the building 1 may be provided with a tent structure 90 covering at least one of the first module 2 and the second module 4. The tent structure 90 may cover the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace 80.
The tent structure may be supported by the at least one column 10. In an embodiment, the tent structure 90 may be supported on the top-side sections 66 of the respective columns 10. In case the topside structures 66 are slightly pivotable with respect to the lower column section 60, as exemplified by the construction depicted in Figure 3A, the pivoting motion of the one or more topside column sections 66 absorbs at least some of the influence of wind and weather, without transferring lateral forces directly to the roof.
Generally referring to Figure 9, the tent structure 90 typically comprises a tent canvas or tarpaulin 91. In a practical embodiment, the tarpaulin is supported on and can be connected to upper ends 92 of respective topside column sections 66. A circumference of the tarpaulin can be anchored to the ground using anchors 94. Wires or cables 96 can be connected to the tarpaulin and to a respective anchor 94. Poles or rods 98 support and stabilize the circumference of the tarpaulin 91. The tarpaulin or canvas may be provided with a suitably shaped recess 99 above the barbeque section 84, see Fig. 13. The recess may allow to safely discharge smoke and flue gas.
In an embodiment, the roof sections of the respective modules 2, 4, 6 are shaped to substantially follow the shape of the tarpaulin as supported by the topside column sections 66. This provides the modular building of the disclosure with an appearance able to blend in with a natural environment. In addition however, the roof sections of the modules provide structural strength to the tarpaulin. Vice versa, the tarpaulin 91 protects the roof sections from weather influence, such as sun and rain, extending the lifetime of the roof. Normally, a tarpaulin is unsuitable for weather conditions wherein weight is added to the tarpaulin exceeding a certain threshold, such as with snowfall or heavy rain. Conventionally, tarpaulin roofs would need to be heated to remove the snow and avoid collapse of the tarpaulin. The building of the disclosure however is suitable for all weather conditions, as the tarpaulin 91 can be weighed down by snow or rain and will at some point be supported by the roofs of respective modules. This obviates further requirement for snow removal. Also, the optional pivoting connection of the topside column sections 66 protects the roof from wind, cancelling at least some of the lateral forces.
Generally referring to Figures 6A and 6B, the respective modules can be connected to the frame 8 using a flanged connection. For instance, a bottom side of the floor elements 20 may be provided with a profiled beam or tube 100. The tube 100 may be substantially square orrectangular in cross section. The frame may be provided with corresponding flanges or pad eyes 102. The tube 100 may be hollow, allowing to insert straps or hoisting means for lifting the respective module. For each tube 100, the frame 8 may be provided with two pad eyes 102 allowing the tube to fit therein between, see Fig. 8A. Thus, the two adjacent pad eyes enable to position and fixate the tube and the corresponding module in one horizontal direction. As shown in Figure 6B, the module may be fixated in the perpendicular horizontal direction using a fixating element 104. The fixating element may be an L-shaped element, which can be bolted to the pad eyes 102. Herein, the fixating element 104 may include a protrusion to fit in an end of the respective tube 100. By bolting or otherwise connecting the fixating element 104 to the tube 100 and/or the pad eyes, the respective module can be moved slightly into its correct position on the frame 8, for instance to align with an adjacent module and column 10. In addition, the fixating element 104 may engage the frame 8, fixating the respective module and preventing uplift thereof.
As shown in Figures 11A to 11D, in an embodiment, the first module 2 may be provided with all wet elements, meaning elements involved with water (including supply and discharge to sewage thereof). This may include, but is not limited to, a kitchen 110 and a bathroom 112.
Also, connections for electricity to an external power grid may be included in the first module 2. Electrical cabling, optionally including cabling for data, may be included in the wall elements 22. Each module may be provided with electrical connections 114, 116 (Fig. 11B) enabling to interconnect electrical wiring in one module to an adjacent module. Thus, in an embodiment, electric power may be available in every module. Water supply and discharge may be limited to the first module 2. The latter simplifies and therefore speeds up construction of the building 1 of the disclosure.
Generally referring to Figures 12A to 12F, the modular building 1 of the disclosure may be constructed by first installing a number of foundation piles 120 in the ground. Foundation piles may be dispersed in any suitable manner. For instance, at the predetermined locations of the at least one column 10, two foundation piles may be arranged relatively close to one another, providing additional support. See Figure 12A.
Subsequently, the frame 8 may be connected to the foundation piles 120. See Figure 12B.
In a subsequent step, the first module 2, the second module 4 and optionally one or more third modules 6 may be arranged on the frame. Each module may be connected to the frame, for instance using the flanged connection as exemplified in Figures 6A and 6B.
Arranging the modules on the frame 8 may involve providing each module with one or more removable support structures or moving bucks 130, 132. The support structures 130, 132 may be arranged in longitudinal direction and/or in transverse direction of the respective module. The moving bucks support the roof sections 24 of the module during transport and before positioning the columns 10. This allows the roof structure to be relatively slender and light, providing a significant saving on material and costs.
In a next step, see Fig. 12D, one or more columns 10 may be provided between adjacent modules. The modules are subsequently moved towards each other, engaging the adjacent module. Horizontal support beams 46 in the respective roof elements 24 of adjacent modules may engage the connecting element 50 of the respective column 10, as shown in
Figure 3A. Electrical connections in adjacent modules are connected to each other, as shown in Figure 11B. The support structures 130, 132 can now be removed, by rotating them and removing the support structures via the open side.
Subsequently, the optional terrace section 80 can be provided. The facade section 34 is arranged to close the open side of the building 1. See Figure 12E.
Finally, the tent structure 90 may be arranged covering the respective modules. See
Figure 12F.
The scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above.
Many modifications therein are conceivable without deviating from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. In particular, combinations of features of respective embodiments or aspects of the disclosure can be made. An aspect of the invention may be further advantageously enhanced by adding a feature that was described in relation to another aspect of the invention. While the present invention has been illustrated and described in detail with reference to the figures, such illustration and description are illustrative or exemplary only.
In the claims, the word “comprising” does not exclude other steps or elements, and “a” or “an” does not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.
Any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
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1. A modular building, comprising: a first module forming a first end of the building, the first module having at least a floor plate, ane or more walls including at least a first end wall, and a roof; a second module forming a second end of the building, the second module being releasably couplable to the first module, the second module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a second end wall, and a roof; and at least one column adapted to be releasably arranged between the first module and the second module for supporting the roof of respective modules. 2. The modular building of claim 1, comprising: at least one third module forming a middle section of the building in between the first module and the second module, the at least one third module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls, and a roof, wherein at least one column is releasably arranged between the first module and the at least one third module, and wherein at least one column is releasably arranged between the at least one third module and the second module. 3. The modular building of claim 1 or 2, comprising: a terrace couplable to a first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module. 4. The modular building of claim 3, comprising a facade part couplable to and forming a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module, the facade part having at least a patio door. 5. The modular building of any of the previous claims, comprising a tent structure covering at least one of the first module and the second module. 6. The modular building of claim 5, the tent structure covering the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace. 7. The modular building of claims 5 or 6, the at least one column being provided with a top side column section supporting the tent structure.
8. The modular building of claim 7, the top side column section being pivotable with respect to a lower section of the respective column.
9. Method of constructing a modular building, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a first module forming a forward end of the building, the first module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least a first end wall, and a roof;
providing a second module forming an aft end of the building to the first module, the second module having at least a floor plate, one or more walls including at least an second end wall, and a roof;
arranging at least one column between the first module and the second module; and coupling the second module to the first module with the at least one column therein between for supporting the roof of respective modules. 10. The method of claim 9, comprising the steps of:
arranging at least one third module forming a middle section of the building in between the first module and the second module, the at least one third module having at least a floor plate, one or more side walls, and a roof,
arranging at least one column between the first module and the at least one third module, and arranging at least one column between the at least one third module and the second module.
11. The method of claim 9 or 10, comprising the step of: coupling a terrace to a first side of the first module and the second module. 12. The method of claim 11, comprising the step of: arranging a facade part forming a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and of the optional at least one third module, the fagade part having at least a patio door. 13. The method of any of claims 9 to 12, comprising the step of: covering at least one of the first module and the second module with a tent structure. 14. The method of claim 13, the step of covering comprising covering the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace with the tent structure.
15. The method of claim 13 or 14, comprising the step of providing the at least one column with a top side column section supporting the tent structure. 16. The method of claim any one of claims 9 to 15, comprising the steps of: fabricating the first module, the second module, and optionally the at least one third module on an offsite fabrication location; supporting the roof of the respective modules using a moving buck; moving the respective modules from the fabrication location to a construction location; coupling respective modules to one another, with at least one column in between adjacent modules; and removing the moving buck of each respective module.

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CONCLUSIESCONCLUSIONS 1. Een modulair gebouw, omvattende: een eerste module die een eerste uiteinde van het gebouw vormt, waarbij de eerste module ten minste een vloerplaat heeft, een of meer wanden die ten minste een eerste eindwand omvatten, en een dak; een tweede module die een tweede uiteinde van het gebouw vormt, waarbij de tweede module losmaakbaar koppelbaar is met de eerste module, waarbij de tweede module tenminste een vloerplaat heeft, een of meer wanden met tenminste een tweede eindwand, en een dak; en ten minste één kolom die is aangepast om losneembaar te worden aangebracht tussen de eerste module en de tweede module voor het ondersteunen van het dak van respectieve modules.1. A modular building, comprising: a first module forming a first end of the building, the first module having at least a floor slab, one or more walls comprising at least a first end wall, and a roof; a second module that forms a second end of the building, wherein the second module can be releasably connected to the first module, wherein the second module has at least a floor plate, one or more walls with at least a second end wall, and a roof; and at least one column adapted to be detachably mounted between the first module and the second module for supporting the roof of respective modules. 2. Het modulaire gebouw volgens conclusie 1, omvattende: ten minste een derde module die een middengedeelte van het gebouw vormt tussen de eerste module en de tweede module, waarbij de ten minste ene derde module ten minste een vloerplaat, een of meer wanden en een dak heeft, waarbij ten minste één kolom losmaakbaar is aangebracht tussen de eerste module en de ten minste ene derde module, en waarbij ten minste één kolom losneembaar is aangebracht tussen de ten minste ene derde module en de tweede module.2. The modular building according to claim 1, comprising: at least a third module forming a middle portion of the building between the first module and the second module, wherein the at least one third module has at least a floor slab, one or more walls and a roof, wherein at least one column is detachably arranged between the first module and the at least one third module, and wherein at least one column is detachably arranged between the at least one third module and the second module. 3. Het modulaire gebouw volgens conclusie 1 of 2, omvattende: een terras koppelbaar aan een eerste zijde van de eerste module, de tweede module, en de optionele ten minste ene derde module.3. The modular building according to claim 1 or 2, comprising: a terrace connectable to a first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module. 4. Het modulaire gebouw volgens conclusie 3, omvattende een geveldeel dat koppelbaar is aan en een wand vormt van de eerste zijde van de eerste module, de tweede module, en de optionele ten minste ene derde module, waarbij het geveldeel ten minste een terrasdeur heeft.4. The modular building according to claim 3, comprising a facade part that can be connected to and forms a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and the optional at least one third module, wherein the facade part has at least one terrace door . 5. Het modulaire gebouw volgens een van de voorgaande conclusies, omvattende een tentstructuur die ten minste één van de eerste module en de tweede module bedekt.The modular building according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a tent structure covering at least one of the first module and the second module. 6. Het modulaire gebouw volgens een van de voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de tentstructuur het dak van de eerste module, het dak van de tweede module, en ten minste een deel van het terras bedekt.The modular building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tent structure covers the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace. 7. Het modulaire gebouw volgens conclusie 5 of 6, waarbij de ten minste ene kolom voorzien is van een bovenzijdekolomsectie die de tentstructuur steunt.The modular building according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the at least one column is provided with a top column section that supports the tent structure. 8. Het modulaire gebouw volgens conclusie 7, waarbij de bovenzijdekolomsectie zwenkbaar is ten opzichte van een lager gedeelte van de betreffende kolom.8. The modular building according to claim 7, wherein the top column section is pivotable relative to a lower part of the relevant column. 9. Werkwijze voor het construeren van een modulair gebouw, waarbij de werkwijze de stappen omvat van: het verschaffen van een eerste module die een voorste uiteinde van het gebouw vormt, waarbij de eerste module ten minste een vloerplaat heeft, een of meer wanden die ten minste een eerste eindwand omvatten, en een dak; het verschaffen van een tweede module die een achtereinde van het gebouw vormt aan de eerste module, waarbij de tweede module ten minste een vloerplaat heeft, een of meer wanden die ten minste een tweede eindwand omvatten, en een dak; het aanbrengen van ten minste één kolom tussen de eerste module en de tweede module; en het koppelen van de tweede module aan de eerste module met de ten minste ene kolom daartussen voor het ondersteunen van het dak van respectieve modules.9. A method of constructing a modular building, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first module forming a front end of the building, the first module having at least a floor slab, one or more walls extending at least comprise at least a first end wall and a roof; providing a second module that forms a rear end of the building to the first module, the second module having at least a floor slab, one or more walls including at least a second end wall, and a roof; arranging at least one column between the first module and the second module; and coupling the second module to the first module with the at least one column therebetween for supporting the roof of respective modules. 10. De werkwijze volgens conclusie 9, omvattende de stappen van: het aanbrengen van ten minste een derde module die een middengedeelte van het gebouw vormt tussen de eerste module en de tweede module, waarbij de ten minste ene derde module ten minste een vloerplaat, een of meer zijwanden en een dak heeft, het aanbrengen van ten minste één kolom tussen de eerste module en de ten minste ene derde module, en het aanbrengen van ten minste één kolom tussen de ten minste ene derde module en de tweede module.The method according to claim 9, comprising the steps of: installing at least a third module that forms a middle part of the building between the first module and the second module, wherein the at least one third module includes at least a floor plate, a or more side walls and a roof, installing at least one column between the first module and the at least one third module, and installing at least one column between the at least one third module and the second module. 11. De werkwijze volgens conclusie 9 of 10, omvattende de stappen van: het koppelen van een terras aan een eerste zijde van de eerste module en de tweede module.The method according to claim 9 or 10, comprising the steps of: coupling a terrace to a first side of the first module and the second module. 12. De werkwijze volgens conclusie 11, omvattende de stappen van: het aanbrengen van een geveldeel dat een wand vormt van de eerste zijde van de eerste module, de tweede module, en van de optionele ten minste ene derde module, waarbij het geveldeel ten minste een terrasdeur heeft.12. The method according to claim 11, comprising the steps of: arranging a facade part that forms a wall of the first side of the first module, the second module, and of the optional at least one third module, wherein the facade part is at least has a patio door. 13. De werkwijze volgens een van de conclusies 9 tot 12, omvattende de stappen van:The method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, comprising the steps of: het bedekken van ten minste een van de eerste module en de tweede module met een tentstructuur.covering at least one of the first module and the second module with a tent structure. 14. De werkwijze volgens conclusie 13, waarbij de stap van het bedekken omvat het met de tentstructuur bedekken van het dak van de eerste module, het dak van de tweede module, en ten minste een deel van het terras.The method of claim 13, wherein the step of covering includes covering the roof of the first module, the roof of the second module, and at least part of the terrace with the tent structure. 15. De werkwijze volgens conclusie 13 of 14, omvattende de stap van het voorzien van de ten minste ene kolom van een bovenzijdekolomsectie die de tentstructuur steunt.The method according to claim 13 or 14, comprising the step of providing the at least one column with a top column section that supports the tent structure. 16. De werkwijze volgens een van de conclusies 9 tot 15, omvattende de stappen van: het fabriceren van de eerste module, de tweede module en optioneel de ten minste ene derde module op een externe fabricagelocatie; het ondersteunen van het dak van de respectieve modules met behulp van een verhuisbok; het verplaatsen van de respectieve modules van de fabricagelocatie naar een constructielocatie; het aan elkaar koppelen van respectieve modules, met ten minste één kolom tussen aangrenzende modules; en het verwijderen van de verhuisbok van elke respectieve module.The method of any one of claims 9 to 15, comprising the steps of: manufacturing the first module, the second module and optionally the at least one third module at an external manufacturing location; supporting the roof of the respective modules using a moving trestle; moving the respective modules from the manufacturing site to a construction site; linking respective modules together, with at least one column between adjacent modules; and removing the moving trestle from each respective module.
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