A roof truss is disclosed which has a use in constructing a building. One exemplary roof truss (1,11) comprises a bottom chord (2,12), at least one top chord (3,13), and an insulation support frame (4,14). The bottom chord (2,12) is configured to bear upon and be supported by two spaced apart support structures. The top chord (3,13) is connected to the bottom chord (2,12) and configured to support roofing material on a first side of the bottom chord (2,12). The insulation support frame (4,14) extends from the bottom chord (2,12) on a second side of the bottom chord (2,12) opposite the first side. The insulation support frame (4,14) is configured to support building insulation on the second side of the bottom chord (2,12).
E04B 7/02 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
E04B 7/04 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs supported by horizontal beams or the equivalent resting on the walls
E04C 3/11 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses
E04C 3/17 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses
There is disclosed a hybrid building (10) having a lower storey (34) and an upper storey (36), the hybrid building comprising a first building section (28) which is an on-site construction at a final location (32) for the building, the first building section comprising an internal volume (94) defining at least one room (178-186) providing a living space within the building, and a modular building assembly (12) forming a second building section (30). One exemplary modular building assembly (12) comprises: a first modular building unit (14) comprising an internal volume (16), the first modular building unit having a footprint (18); at least one further modular building unit (20) comprising an internal volume (22), said further modular building unit configured to be positioned on top of the first modular building unit overlying a first portion (24) of its footprint; and a modular floor unit (26) configured to be positioned on top of the first modular building unit overlying a further portion (27) of its footprint. The modular floor unit forms a floor for an internal space (87) in the upper storey of the building, the internal space defined by the first building section and enclosed by external walls (231, 233, 236, 238) of the building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
There is disclosed a hybrid building (10) having a lower storey (34) and an upper storey (36), the hybrid building comprising a first building section (28) which is an on-site construction at a final location (32) for the building, the first building section comprising an internal volume (94) defining at least one room (178-186) providing a living space within the building, and a modular building assembly (12) forming a second building section (30). One exemplary modular building assembly (12) comprises: a first modular building unit (14) comprising an internal volume (16), the first modular building unit having a base (154) and a footprint (18); and at least one further modular building unit (20) comprising an internal volume (22), said further modular building unit configured to be positioned on top of the first modular building unit overlying a first portion (24) of its footprint. The first modular building unit comprises a ceiling structure (342), the ceiling structure comprising: a first section (344) defining at least one first surface (348) configured to support said further modular building unit, said first surface disposed at a first height (H1) relative to the base; and a second section (346) positioned laterally relative to the first section overlying a further portion (27) of the footprint, the second section defining at least one second surface (350) disposed at a second height (H2) relative to the base which is greater than the first height, said second surface configured to support or define at least part of a floor (76) for an internal space (87) in the upper storey (36) of the building, the internal space defined by the first building section and enclosed by walls of the building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
There is disclosed a modular building assembly (12) configured to form part of a hybrid building (10). The modular building assembly comprises a lower modular building unit (14) comprising a ceiling section (22) and an internal volume (24) configured to define at least part (27) of a living space (26) within a lower storey (18) of the building; and an upper modular building unit (16) comprising a floor section (28) and an internal volume (30) configured to define at least part (33) of a living space (32) within an upper storey (20) of the building. The upper modular building unit is disposed laterally relative to the lower modular building unit. The floor section is disposed in a common plane (34) with the ceiling section of the lower modular building unit. There is also disclosed a hybrid building (10) comprising the modular building assembly, and a method of constructing a hybrid building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
There is disclosed a hybrid building (10) having a lower storey (34) and an upper storey (36), the hybrid building comprising a first building section (28) which is an on-site construction at a final location (32) for the building, the first building section comprising an internal volume (94) defining at least one room (178-186) providing a living space within the building, and a modular building assembly (12) forming a second building section (30). One exemplary modular building assembly (12) comprises a first modular building unit (14) comprising an internal volume (16), the first modular building unit having a footprint (18), and at least one further modular building unit (20). The further modular building unit comprises: a room section (21) defining an internal volume (22) configured to form at least part of at least one room of the building; and a floor section (26) extending laterally from the room section. Said further modular building unit is configured to be positioned on top of the first modular building unit so that the room section overlies a first portion (24) of the footprint of the first modular building unit, and so that the floor section overlies a further portion (27) of the footprint. The floor section forms a floor for an internal space (87) in the upper storey of the building, the internal space defined by the first building section and enclosed by external walls (231, 233, 236, 238) of the building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building comprises a first building section and a second building section. The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey defining an internal volume that provides a lower living space within the building, and an upper storey defining an internal volume that provides an upper living space within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
A building vent comprising a fresh air conduit and a stale air conduit. The fresh air conduit is configured in use to receive fresh air from a building exterior and to discharge the fresh air to a building interior. The stale air conduit is configured in use to receive stale air from the building interior and to discharge the stale air to the building exterior, the stale air conduit being arranged relative to the fresh air conduit such that heat is transferred between fresh air and stale air. A first stale air fan or pump is configured to draw stale air into the stale air conduit. A second stale air fan or pump is configured to expel stale air from the stale air conduit. The first and second stale air fans or pumps are controllable to maintain the pressure of stale air within the stale air conduit at a higher air pressure than the building interior.
There is disclosed a floor frame assembly for a structural frame of a modular building unit, a structural frame comprising the floor frame assembly, a modular building unit having a structural frame comprising the floor frame assembly, a building comprising the modular building unit, and a method of constructing a building (particularly a hybrid building) comprising a modular building unit. One floor frame assembly disclosed in this document comprises: a floor support portion comprising an upper surface configured to support at least part of a floor structure of the modular building unit; and a perimeter frame comprising a plurality of perimeter frame members, at least some of the perimeter frame members comprising: a base part comprising a lower surface, and an upper surface configured to support a bottom of a side structure of the modular building unit; and a side part disposed transverse to the base part and connected to it, the side part comprising a side surface configured to support a side of the side structure. The upper surface of the base part of each of said perimeter frame members is disposed at a first height above the lower surface. At least a portion of the side part of each of said perimeter frame members extends to a second height above the lower surface of the respective base part which is greater than the first height. The floor support portion is connected to the perimeter frame, and the upper surface of the floor support portion is disposed at a third height above the lower surfaces of said perimeter frame member base parts, the third height being greater than the first height and less than the second height.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
A method of manufacturing a modular building unit. The method comprises constructing a floor assembly and walls extending upwardly from the floor assembly and separately constructing a ceiling assembly. The ceiling assembly includes a load transfer section configured to transfer load to the walls. The method further comprises coupling building services equipment to the ceiling assembly. Finally, the ceiling assembly is lifted onto the walls and the walls secured to the load transfer section such that the walls connect the floor and ceiling frame assemblies.
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E04B 1/348 - 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
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
There is disclosed a method of constructing a building comprising at least one modular building unit, as well as a building and a building system comprising at least one modular building unit, and a modular building unit for such a building. One method disclosed in the document is for constructing a building (10) comprising at least one modular building unit (12a, 12b), and comprises the steps of: constructing a foundation (60) for the building, including providing the foundation with a load bearing structure (62) and thermal insulation (64); providing at least one modular building unit (12a) comprising an internal volume (46) defining at least one room (100, 104), the internal volume containing a wet facility and defining at least part of a circulation space (36) which provides an access function for the building; and locating the at least one modular building unit on the foundation so that the load bearing structure of the foundation provides structural support for the modular building unit, and so that the thermal insulation of the foundation thermally insulates the modular building unit relative to the ground.
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
12122) of the ceiling frame portion is at least about 1:3. The modular building unit defines a circulation space (42) configured to provide at least one access function for a building comprising the modular building unit. The building can be a hybrid residential building comprising a first building section (36) and a second building section (38). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final building location (40). The second building section comprises the modular building unit (10). The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building.
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E04B 1/348 - 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
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
A modular building unit comprising a ceiling assembly and walls supporting the ceiling assembly. The ceiling assembly comprises a load transfer section configured to transfer load to the walls and to provide an aperture when a further modular building unit is stacked on top of the modular building unit. The modular building unit further comprises building services equipment coupled to or incorporated into the ceiling assembly, the building services equipment being configured to connect through the aperture between the stacked modular building units. In a further embodiment a floor assembly is modified to provide the aperture and to accommodate the building services equipment. The modular building unit may be stacked with a further modular building unit to form a modular building assembly that may form part of a building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
There is disclosed a building comprising a modular building unit, and a method of constructing a building comprising a modular building unit. One disclosed building (10) comprises a first building section (12) comprising at least one modular building unit (14, 18), and a second building section (20) at least partly enclosing the at least one modular building unit. The modular building unit comprises a plurality of external walls (22, 24, 26, 28), at least one of the external walls (22, 26) being an insulated external wall comprising a layer (30, 32) of insulating material. The second building section comprises a plurality of external walls (34, 36, 38, 40), the external walls comprising a layer (42, 44, 46, 48) of insulating material. At least one external wall (34, 38) of the second building section is positioned adjacent to the insulated external wall of the modular building unit, so that an external wall of the building defined at least partly by the adjacent external walls of the second building section and the modular building unit at least partly comprises a double layer of insulation.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
There is disclosed a modular building assembly comprising a staircase, the modular building assembly forming at least part of a building. One modular building assembly (12) disclosed in this document comprises: first and second modular building units (14, 18), each modular building unit comprising a floor structure (122, 128), a ceiling structure (124, 130) and side structures (126, 132) connecting the floor and ceiling structures; and a staircase connecting portion (134). The second modular building unit is configured to be stacked on top of the first modular building unit. The first modular building unit comprises a first staircase portion (136) having a plurality of steps (138) configured to form part of a staircase (66) for accessing the second modular building unit from the first modular building unit. The staircase connecting portion comprises at least a part of a riser (140) and is configured to couple to at least one of the first staircase portion and the floor structure of the second modular building unit to complete the staircase. When fitted, the staircase connecting portion extends below the floor structure of the second modular building unit.
E04B 1/348 - 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
A modular building unit (2) comprising a floor assembly (20) at least part of which is formed from a metallic material, or a ceiling assembly (1) at least part of which is formed from a metallic material. The modular building unit (2) further comprises walls (4) coupled to the floor assembly (20) or ceiling assembly (1), the walls (4) including at least one first support element. Each first support element is configured to support a load along a loading axis and each first support element is formed from a non-metallic material along at least a part of the loading axis.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
There is disclosed a modular building unit (12) comprising a side structure (100) and a ceiling assembly (102) connected to the side structure. The side structure comprises an upper surface (104). The ceiling assembly is connected to the side structure, and comprises: a load transfer section (106) configured to transfer a load to the side structure, the load transfer section comprising a lower surface (112) seated on the upper surface of the side structure; and a ceiling section (108) configured to define or support a ceiling (110) of the modular building unit. The ceiling section is disposed inwardly of the load transfer section and connected to it, and comprises a lower surface (114) disposed at a position that is lower than the upper surface of the side structure. There is also disclosed a modular building assembly (14) comprising the modular building unit (12), and a building (10) comprising the modular building unit. A method of constructing a modular building unit, and a method of constructing a building comprising a modular building unit, are also disclosed.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
E02D 27/02 - Flat foundations without substantial excavation
E04B 1/26 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
E04B 7/02 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
E04B 7/04 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs supported by horizontal beams or the equivalent resting on the walls
E04C 3/12 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
E04B 2/02 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A closure mounting structure comprising a mounting frame and a lintel. The mounting frame is for mounting a closure frame of a closure within an aperture in a building. The mounting frame comprises a main frame structure arranged, in use, to extend around a perimeter of the building aperture. The lintel is attached or attachable to a portion of the mounting frame that in use is located at an upper portion of the building aperture such that when attached to the mounting frame the lintel extends beyond the mounting frame on first and second sides of the mounting frame in a plane defined by the main frame structure. The main frame structure may be open on one side and closed by the lintel. The lintel is configured to support a portion of the building above the building aperture. The mounting frame further comprises a mounting flange extending around the main frame structure and defining a sealing surface adapted to abut a building surface outside of the building aperture for locating and sealing the mounting frame in the building aperture. Corresponding methods of use are disclosed.
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
E04C 3/02 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms
19.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A mounting frame for mounting a closure within an aperture in a building. The mounting frame comprises a main frame structure and insulation. The main frame structure is arranged, in use, to extend around a perimeter of the building aperture. The insulation is on the outside of the main frame structure and extends about the whole or at least part of its periphery. The main frame structure is formed in two parts each terminating with an outwardly extending support flange. The insulation couples together the support flanges and thereby coupling together the two parts of the main frame structure. The support flanges and the insulation are configured such that, in use, the insulation and the support flanges are positioned between interior and exterior wall skins of a wall surrounding the building aperture. There is also disclosed a construction method using the mounting frame.
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
E04C 3/02 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms
E06B 1/00 - Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilingsFrames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
A building ventilation system comprising a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery, MVHR, unit including a heat exchanger configured so that heat can be transferred between stale air in a stale air duct and fresh air in a fresh air duct. The system further comprises a stale air valve configured in use to selectively receive stale air from first and second stale air source locations and to supply the stale air to the MVHR stale air duct. The system further comprises first and second sensors each configured in use to generate a control signal or a sensor signal indicative of an environmental parameter or a potential change in the environmental parameter at the first and second stale air source locations. The system further comprises a controller configured in use to receive control signals or sensor signals from the first and second sensors and in response control the stale air valve to receive the stale air from the first stale air source location or the second stale air source location to maintain a desired environment at the stale air source locations. A building including the ventilation system and a corresponding method of use are also disclosed.
An entrance shelter proximal to a building entrance or configured to be provided proximal to a building entrance. The entrance shelter houses or supports an inlet to or an outlet from a building ventilation system; or at least one component of a building heating or cooling system. A building provided with such an entrance shelter, a method of constructing such a building, and a method of operating such an entrance shelter are also disclosed.
A method of inferring events within an indoor space. The method comprises receiving (801) sensor data from an environment sensor (101) within the indoor space, identifying (802) regions within the sensor data, and inferring (803) an event occurring within the indoor space based on an identified sequence of two or more identified regions. Each data region comprises a stable region (701,704) indicative of a period of time within which the received data does not vary by more than a magnitude threshold, a trend region indicative of a period of time within which the received data trends upwards or downwards with a sensor data gradient less than a gradient threshold, or a rapid change region (702, 703) indicative of a period of time within which the received data trends upwards or downwards with a sensor data gradient greater than or equal to the gradient threshold. A sensing system to perform the method comprises an environment sensor and a computing device. A calibration method and system are also disclosed.
A computer implemented method of monitoring or controlling systems within a building. The method is implemented using a distributed AI architecture associated with the building comprising one or more edge computing devices (102) and a fog computing device (103). The fog computing device (103) trains (802) a first machine learning algorithm using device data received (801) from at least one device (101) relating to the building or forming part of a first building system. The trained first machine learning algorithm is provided to a first edge computing device (102). The first edge computing device (102) receives (803) device data from at least one device (101) and processes (804) the received device data using the trained first machine learning algorithm to generate (805) an output signal relating to the first building system or a control signal for the first building system.
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space (1649) for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems, methods of constructing hybrid buildings, and a method of ventilating such a building are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1800) comprises a first building section (1810) and a second building section (1820). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and defines an internal volume (1813) that provides a living space (1815) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1823) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The building comprises a ventilation system (1860) which is configured to supply external air into the building, and to withdraw internal air from the building and to discharge it to the building exterior, to thereby control ventilation of the building.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
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Goods & Services
Metal buildings; prefabricated houses of metal; building structures of metal; temporary and permanent metal buildings and frames of metal; transportable buildings of metal, mobile homes of metal; modular metallic structures; modular portable building structures [metal]; prefabricated building elements (metal); building elements and modular building units of metal; Building materials of metal; metal goods for use in construction; structural joint connectors of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Buildings; dwelling houses (being wholly or principally non-metallic); building structures; structural frameworks (non-metallic) for buildings; structures and transportable buildings, not of metal; non-metallic mobile homes; temporary and permanent non-metallic buildings and frames; Modular building units (non- metallic); prefabricated building components (non-metallic); prefabricated elements (non-metallic) for building; Building materials, not of metal; doors, not of metal; door casings, frames, trims and panels, not of metal; platforms not of metal; Loading bays not of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Construction and assembly services in relation to real estate, modular houses, transportable buildings, houses and offices; real estate and land development services [construction]; maintenance and repair of modular houses and transportable buildings; construction and development of transportable houses and buildings, buildings and agricultural land; restoration of buildings and transportable modular houses; renovation of buildings and transportable buildings; repair and maintenance of real estate; cleaning of buildings and transportable modular houses and buildings; assembly, maintenance and repair of lighting, heating, ventilation, refrigerating and sanitary installations; plumbing; laying of cables and pipelines; installation services, namely, the installation of solar power systems, security systems, fire alarms, burglar alarms, electrical appliances, white goods, elevators and lifts, doors and windows, heating and ventilation, telephone and internet in properties; installation of modular homes and parts for modular homes services; consulting in the field of construction of modular houses and buildings; advisory and consultancy services relating to building of properties; advisory services related to the aforementioned services. Planning and consulting in the field of design for modular houses and buildings; Planning in the field of construction for modular houses and buildings; planning services relating to property, construction draughting, land development, real estate, urban planning, building and the leasing, rental, acquisition and disposal of properties; advisory and consultancy services relating to construction draughting, urban planning; surveying and inspection services related to architecture, real estate, land and buildings; architectural services relating to the development of real estate, land, portable buildings, modular houses and buildings; preparation of architectural plans; interior design services; information services relating to the aforesaid.
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19 - Non-metallic building materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
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28.
MODULAR BUILDING UNIT, BUILDING SYSTEM, BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
There are disclosed modular building units, building systems, buildings, methods of constructing a building, kits for forming a modular building unit, and methods of constructing a modular building unit of a building. One method of constructing a modular building unit (12aIV)comprises the steps of: providing a service pod (50bIV) configured to perform a service function within the building, the service pod comprising a structural frame (110bIV) having at least one load-bearing support (214); providing a roof structure (99aIV) for the modular building unit; providing a floor structure (103aIV)for the modular building unit, and connecting the service pod to the floor structure to form a modular building unit sub-assembly (200) comprising the service pod and the floor structure, and then connecting the roof structure to the modular building unit sub-assembly to form the modular building unit, by connecting the roof structure to the service pod. The service pod is arranged so that the at least one load-bearing support extends between and connects the roof structure to the floor structure, structural loading being transmitted from the roof structure to the floor structure through the at least one load-bearing support.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
29.
MODULAR BUILDING UNIT, BUILDING SYSTEM, BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
There is disclosed a modular building unit and system, a building, a method of constructing a building, and a method of constructing a modular building unit of a building. One building (10) disclosed herein comprises: a modular building unit (12a, 12b) defining an internal volume (46, 51), the modular building unit being transportable to a final location for the building in a substantially assembled form; a further building unit (14) defining an internal volume (48) which provides a living space (49) within the building; and at least one service pod (50a to 50f) mounted within the internal volume of the modular building unit as a self-contained structure, the service pod providing a service function within the building. The modular building unit and the further building unit are connected to define at least part of the building. The modular building unit can be configured so that, in use, its internal volume communicates directly with the internal volume of the further building unit, to facilitate access into at least one service pod from the living space of the further building unit. The internal volume of the modular building unit can define a circulation space (36, 38) which provides access, in use, to both the internal volume of at least one self-contained service pod and the living space provided by the internal volume of the further building unit, from within the modular building unit. A plurality of service pods may be mounted within the internal volume of the modular building unit as self-contained structures, the service pods providing respective service functions within the building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises an internal volume (1613) that provides a living space (1615) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The first building section comprises a plurality of load-bearing walls (1604 to 1607 and 1658) and the second building section comprises a plurality of load-bearing walls (1608, 1609, 1673 and 1673a), the load -bearing walls of the first and second building sections each comprising a load bearing support structure (1604a; 1696), the load-bearing support structure of at least some of the first building section load-bearing walls being different from the load-bearing support structure of at least some of the second building section load-bearing walls.
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
E04B 1/348 - 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
A ventilation system (34) for a building (12) comprising a chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) is configured to be located at least partly within the chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) defines a first guide path through which fresh air from outside the building (12) can be drawn into the chimney (14) and discharged into the building (12) and a second guide path through which stale air from inside the building (12) can be discharged to an exterior of the building (12) via the chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) comprises a heating device (66) configured to selectively heat fresh air prior to the fresh air being discharged into the building (12). Fresh air can be discharged into the building (12) and stale air exhausted to the exterior of the building (12) regardless of whether the heating device (66) is operating.
A ventilation system (34) for a building (12) comprising a chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) is configured to be located at least partly within the chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) defines a first guide path through which fresh air from outside the building (12) can be drawn into the chimney (14) and discharged into the building (12) and a second guide path through which stale air from inside the building (12) can be discharged to an exterior of the building (12) via the chimney (14). According to a first embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a housing (96) configured to be positioned at an internal opening (22) of the chimney (14) to close off the internal opening (22), the housing (96) containing or supporting at least one operable part of the ventilation system (34). According to a second embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a baffle plate (95) configured to separate the chimney cavity into a first chimney portion (20a) extending towards the top of the building (12) and a second chimney portion (20b) including an internal opening (22) of the chimney (14). At least the first guide path extends through the baffle plate (95) such that fresh air is drawn from the first chimney portion (20a) into the second chimney portion (20b). According to a third embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a heat exchanger (40) configured such that thermal energy transfer occurs between the stale air in an outlet flow channel and the fresh air in an inlet flow channel prior to the fresh air being discharged into the building (12). The ventilation system (34) is further configured to: collect liquid condensate from the heat exchanger (40) for periodic removal; drain liquid condensate from the heat exchanger (40) to a location exterior to the building (12) or to a building drain; or evaporate liquid condensate from the heat exchanger (40) such that the resulting vapour is discharged with stale air to the exterior of the building (12) or used to humidify fresh air.
A ventilation system (34) for a building (12) comprising a chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) is configured to be located at least partly within the chimney (14). The ventilation system (34) defines a first guide path through which fresh air from outside the building (12) can be drawn into the chimney (14) and discharged into the building (12) and a second guide path through which stale air from inside the building (12) can be discharged to an exterior of the building (12) via the chimney (14). According to a first embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a filter (65) configured to filter the fresh air prior to the fresh air being discharged into the building (12). According to a second embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a housing (96) configured to be positioned at an internal opening (22) of the chimney (14) to close off the internal opening (22). The ventilation system (34) further comprises a display device (397) located within or mounted upon the housing (96), the display device (397) being operable to provide a visual heating effect or to display visual information. According to a third embodiment the ventilation system (34) comprises a main duct assembly (39) configured to be positioned in the chimney (14) having adjacent inlet and outlet duct portions (436, 438) defining part of the first and second guide paths respectively. The inlet and outlet duct portions (436, 438) are separated by a dividing wall (41) within the chimney (14), the dividing wall (41) including at least one heat exchange zone (43) between the inlet and outlet duct portions (436, 438) configured so that a thermal energy transfer occurs between the stale air in the outlet duct portion (438) and the fresh air in the inlet duct portion (436) prior to the fresh air being discharging into the building (12). The dividing wall (41) includes is thermally insulated at first and second ends of the main duct assembly (39).
F24F 11/52 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays
F24F 7/003 - Ventilation in combination with air cleaning
F24F 8/10 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
F24B 1/18 - Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
34.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A mounting frame (10) for mounting a closure (22) within an aperture (12) in a building (14). The mounting frame (10) comprises a main frame structure (16) and a mount (18). The main frame structure (16) is arranged so that, in use, the main frame structure (16) extends around a perimeter of the building aperture (12). The mount (18) is for a closure frame (20) of the closure (22), the mount (18) extending, in use, away from the main frame structure (16) and into the building aperture (12), and comprises an abutment surface (34) adapted to abut a surface of the closure frame (20), to thereby define a mounting location for the closure frame (20) within the building aperture (12). The position of the mount (18) relative to the main frame structure (16) is adjustable along a depth axis (64) of the building aperture (12) in which the mounting frame (10) is to be installed. Alternatively, there may be a kit of mounts (18) provided as separate components. The main frame structure (16) may comprise a coupling feature (98) adapted to receive a mount (18) for coupling the mount (18) to the main frame structure. The kit of mounts (18) comprises two or more different mounts (18), at least one parameter of a first mount (18) of the kit differing from the corresponding parameter of a further one or more mount (18) of the kit.
E06B 1/00 - Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilingsFrames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E06B 1/68 - Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame by profiled external parts
E06B 1/60 - Fastening frames to the border of openings by mechanical means, e.g. anchoring means
E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
E06B 1/34 - Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
35.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A mounting frame (10) for mounting a closure (22) within an aperture (12) in a building (14). The mounting frame (10) comprises a main frame structure (16) and a mount (18). The main frame structure (16) is arranged so that, in use, the main frame structure (16) extends around a perimeter of the building aperture (12). The mount (18) is for a closure frame (20) of the closure (22), the mount (18) extending, in use, away from the main frame structure (16) and into the building aperture (12), and comprises an abutment surface (34) adapted to abut a surface of the closure frame (20). According to a first embodiment, the main frame structure (16) is for insertion into the building aperture (12) from a first side of the building aperture (12) and defines a first portion extending along a depth axis (64) of the building aperture (12) in which the mounting frame (10) is to be installed. The abutment surface (34) defines a mounting location for the closure frame (20) inserted into the building aperture (12) from a second side of the building aperture (12) opposite to the first side. The internal surface of the first portion of the main frame structure on a second side of the mount comprises a closure reveal component (82). According to a second embodiment insulation (84) is mounted on or provided integrally with at least part of an inner or outer peripheral surface of the main frame structure (16) about at least part of the perimeter of the building aperture. According to a third embodiment a there is provided a method of installing a closure (22) within an aperture (12) of a building (14). The method comprises the steps of: cutting an extruded polymer mounting frame material to form a plurality of mounting frame parts (24, 26, 28, 30); positioning the mounting frame parts (24, 26, 28, 30) within the building aperture (12) to form a mounting frame (10) that extends around a perimeter of the building aperture (12); arranging a mount (18) that extends into the building aperture (12); and bonding or thermally welding the mounting frame parts (24, 25 26, 28, 30) together at their intersections. The method further comprises inserting a closure frame (20) of the closure (22) into an opening of the building aperture (12); translating the closure frame (20) along the building aperture in a direction away from the opening to a mounting location at which a surface of the closure frame (20) contacts an abutment surface (34) defined by the mount (18); and securing the closure frame (20) to the building (14) at the mounting location.
E06B 1/00 - Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilingsFrames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E06B 1/68 - Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame by profiled external parts
E06B 1/60 - Fastening frames to the border of openings by mechanical means, e.g. anchoring means
E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
E06B 1/34 - Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
36.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A sealing frame (10) for mounting a closure (22) within an aperture (12) in a building (14). The mounting frame (10) comprises a main frame structure (16) and a sealing component (18). The main frame structure (16) is arranged so that, in use, the main frame structure (16) extends around a perimeter of the building aperture (12). The sealing component (18) is for a closure frame (20) of the closure (22), the sealing component (18) extending, in use, away from the main frame structure (16) and into the building aperture (12). In one embodiment first and second sealing surfaces are defined by the sealing frame which face in the same direction and are offset from one another along the depth axis (64) of the building aperture (12). In another embodiment either a frame seal is provided on the sealing component (18) to seal to a closure frame (20) or the sealing frame (10) further comprises a mounting flange (74) having a building seal to seal to the building. In another embodiment a first portion of the main frame structure (16) extends along a depth axis (64) of the building aperture (12) to close a cavity (44) formed between inner (40) and outer (42) building layers and the main frame structure (16) defines a second sealing surface which is adapted to abut a building surface for sealing the sealing frame (10) to the building (14) around the perimeter of the building aperture (12).
E06B 1/00 - Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilingsFrames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E06B 1/68 - Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame by profiled external parts
E06B 1/60 - Fastening frames to the border of openings by mechanical means, e.g. anchoring means
E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
E06B 1/34 - Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
37.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CLOSURE IN A BUILDING
A mounting frame (10) for mounting a closure (22) within an aperture (12) in a building (14). The mounting frame (10) comprises a main frame structure (16) and a mount (18). The main frame structure (16) is arranged so that, in use, the main frame structure (16) extends around a perimeter of the building aperture (12). The mount (18) is for a closure frame (20) of the closure (22), the mount (18) extending, in use, away from the main frame structure (16) and into the building aperture (12), and comprises an abutment surface (34) adapted to abut a surface of the closure frame (20), to thereby define a mounting location for the closure frame (20) within the building aperture (12). In a first embodiment the mount (18) comprises at least one access zone (134) which provides a pathway that can receive a mounting bracket (114) for the closure frame (20), for mounting the closure frame (20) within the building aperture (12). In a second embodiment the mounting frame (10) further comprises a mounting bracket (205) for a closure frame (20). The mounting bracket (205) extends through the mount (18) and comprises a first portion (206) on a first side of the mount (18) and configured to receive a fixing device extending through part of the closure frame (22) for securing the closure frame (22) to the mounting frame (10).
E06B 1/00 - Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilingsFrames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frameSpecial adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E06B 1/68 - Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame by profiled external parts
E06B 1/60 - Fastening frames to the border of openings by mechanical means, e.g. anchoring means
E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
E06B 1/34 - Coverings, e.g. protecting against weather, for decorative purposes
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space (1649) for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space (1649) for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space (1649) for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
Hybrid building systems, methods of constructing hybrid buildings, and a method of ventilating such a building are disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1800) comprises a first building section (1810) and a second building section (1820). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and defines an internal volume (1813) that provides a living space (1815) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1823) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The building comprises a ventilation system (1860) which is configured to supply external air into the building, and to withdraw internal air from the building and to discharge it to the building exterior, to thereby control ventilation of the building.
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space (1649) for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04B 1/348 - 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
Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The first and second building sections are configured so that an access route (1625) between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section passes through the second building section.
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04B 1/348 - 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
According to the present invention there is provided a modular building comprising a first building section in the form of a dock constructed at a final, fixed, on-site location of the building; and a second building section in the form of a module connected to the dock. Also provided is a method of constructing a modular building, comprising: forming a first building section, in the form of a dock, at a final, fixed, on-site location of the building; transporting a second building section, in the form of a module, from a different location to the on-site location; and connecting the module to the dock thereby to construct the modular building.
E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
E04B 1/348 - 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
E04H 1/04 - Apartment houses arranged in two or more levels
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
35 - Advertising and business services
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Building materials of metal; metal goods for use in construction; building materials of metal, building elements and modular building units of metal; transportable buildings of metal, mobile homes of metal; structural joint connectors of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; all the aforementioned goods not for use in connection with the manufacture and installation of doors and windows or metal accessories for doors and windows unless as part of a modular or hybrid building structure; modular metallic structures; modular portable building structures [metal]; prefabricated houses of metal; temporary and permanent metal buildings and frames of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods; computer peripheral devices; computer application software for mobile phones, computers, tablets and portable media players; handheld computers and related mobile devices, namely, tablets, smartphones and multimedia players; software for home automation and building technology; computer software for home automation and home device integration; smart home automation electronic devices; regulating, control, checking (supervision), measuring, monitoring, switching and recording equipment and apparatus for home automation and building technology; voice-enabled software applications for the management of electronic devices in homes and buildings; computer software for accessing, monitoring, tracking, searching, saving, and sharing information related to housing and property; computer software for use to connect and control internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; computer software for connecting, operating, integrating, controlling, and managing networked consumer electronic devices via wireless networks; computer software for the development of software to manage, connect, and operate internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; computer software for accessing, browsing and searching online databases in the field of home integration services; electric connectors, in particular electric connection devices, couplings, adapters, electric sockets, plugs, terminals for electric cables; distribution boxes and boards (electricity); wireless handheld devices, namely, voice-controlled information devices comprised of cloud-connected and voice-controlled smart audio speakers; wireless controllers to monitor and control the functioning of other electronic devices in buildings and houses; electronic switches, in particular installation switches, built-in switches for equipment, toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary switches, press-button switches, touch contacts, pull switches, slide switches and multiple-circuit breakers; downloadable and electronic publications. Building materials, not of metal; structures and transportable buildings, not of metal; non-metallic mobile homes; doors, not of metal; door casings, frames, trims and panels, not of metal; platforms not of metal; Loading bays not of metal; temporary and permanent non-metallic buildings and frames; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; all of the aforementioned being for use in conjunction with the supply and fitting of modular and hybrid buildings. Retail, wholesale, mail order retail services, and electronic commerce services for the retail of prefabricated building components of metal and not of metal, prefabricated houses [kits] of metal and not of metal, transportable prefabricated houses and buildings of metal and not of metal, prefabricated garages of metal and not of metal, building materials of plastics material, construction materials of metal and not of metal; retail, wholesale, mail order retail services and electronic commerce services for the retail of modular houses, housing and buildings of metal, and not of metal, modular units, prefabricated houses, components of metal and not of metal, for modular houses and structures; advertising; publication of publicity texts; design of advertising materials; business management in connection with real estate, energy and electricity; business administration; office functions; personnel recruitment and personnel consultancy; accounting; business inquiries, information or consultancy from regional authorities, businesses, craftspeople or private individuals relating to energy, environmental protection or sustainable development; commercial advice for others with a view to improving and controlling energy consumption or in the field of sustainable development; cost price analysis for installations operated using all kinds of energy, in particular with a view to improving and controlling energy consumption; information, consultancy, and assistance relating to the aforesaid services. Real estate and land investment services; real estate and land valuation services; real estate and land appraisals; real estate and land investment valuation; administration of property portfolios; rental and leasing of real estate, modular housing units and land; real estate and land acquisition services; providing information, advice and assistance in relation to land, properties, buildings, buildings and real estate for purchase or lease; rental of offices for co-working; advisory and consultancy services relating to the leasing, rental, acquisition and disposal of properties. Construction and assembly services in relation to real estate, modular houses, transportable buildings, houses and offices; real estate and land development services [construction]; maintenance and repair of modular houses and transportable buildings; construction and development of transportable houses and buildings, buildings and agricultural land; restoration of buildings and transportable modular houses; renovation of buildings and transportable buildings; repair and maintenance of real estate; cleaning of buildings and transportable modular houses and buildings; assembly, maintenance and repair of lighting, heating, ventilation, refrigerating and sanitary installations; plumbing; laying of cables and pipelines; installation services, namely, the installation of solar power systems, security systems, fire alarms, burglar alarms, electrical appliances, white goods, elevators and lifts, doors and windows, heating and ventilation, telephone and internet in properties; installation of modular homes and parts for modular homes services; consulting in the field of construction of modular houses and buildings; advisory and consultancy services relating to building of properties; advisory services related to the aforementioned services. Planning and consulting in the field of design for modular houses and buildings; Planning in the field of construction for modular houses and buildings; planning services relating to property, construction draughting, land development, real estate, urban planning, building and the leasing, rental, acquisition and disposal of properties; advisory and consultancy services relating to construction draughting, urban planning; surveying and inspection services related to architecture, real estate, land and buildings; architectural services relating to the development of real estate, land, portable buildings, modular houses and buildings; preparation of architectural plans; interior design services; information services relating to the aforesaid; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software for accessing, browsing, and searching online databases, audio, video and multimedia content related to home automation; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software for accessing, monitoring, tracking, searching, saving, and sharing information regarding home automation; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software for connecting, operating, integrating, controlling, and managing networked consumer electronic devices, home climate devices and lighting products via wireless networks; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software for others to use for the development of software to manage, connect, and operate internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; computer software development in the form of mobile applications for home automation; application service provider (ASP) services featuring software for controlling, integrating, operating, connecting, and managing information and electronic devices for home automation. Rental and hire of portable or transportable cabins, portable modular houses, portable buildings, portable modular building units, portable modular housing units, and parts and fittings therefore; rental and hire of furniture; providing information, advice and assistance in relation to transportable modular houses for purchase or lease.
