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LIVE & WORK CONDOS Concrete Rib Construction System.
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Besides being the solution for resisting natural disasters, termites and mold free, the CRH construction system has an
economic benefit; as energy saving by the high insulation R value factor in walls and roof..
The design concept of Live and Work reduces at and minimum of burning gasoline thanks to driving to work is not
necessary; you only need to go down stairs. Even an stairs lift can be used to make accessible to everybody.
CRCS and Live and Work combined can create jobs and peace of mind..
CRCS produces buildings in a massive manner. The system is so simple that it uses many unskilled workers who, with
a little training, become highly productive and big volumes of construction materials used permit to negotiated prices
reducing cost.
Massive construction is the key for lower construction cost for buyers and good profits for developers. Payrolls and
materials purchases make the money flow; low prices increase sales, realtors happy, banks signing loans; homeowners
looking for new furniture and accessories; moving companies are busy; cities receive building permit and property tax
revenues. Stores, factories, and many other businesses will need to hire more employees. The economy go back
rolling.
Concrete can be customized according to structural and budget needs; it can be molded to create any architectural
decoration element to satisfy the demands of market trends. Builders can build fast, developers can sell fast
A quick summary of the construction process: it is focused on the use of T-beams for exterior walls and roofs to create
the ribs. This maximizes the structural function of the reinforced concrete, and embeds rigid insulation during the
forming and pouring of concrete, resulting in a insulated wall with no voids or leaks.
INTRODUCTION TO CRCS (concrete rib construction system.)
Patent Pending 12/583,952
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The system is simple, similar to structures built by the Romans using puzzolanas (natural cement of volcanic origin)
concrete. Their structures have stood for millennia and today are tourist attractions.
Foundation.
This is similar to a customary foundation in a
conventionally framed house. The difference
is that steel dowels are set in the footings to
anchor the walls. These dowels function to
receive the reinforcement of vertical ribs.
The sketch at the left shows one
ribbed wall supporting and
connected to the roof T-beam.
Finally this sketch shows two vertical
contiguous beams which create the alcove
where the rigid foam insulation is embedded.
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LIVE and WORK
The dependence on oil has created the need to look to other sources of energy. Meanwhile it is wiser to reduce our
use of petroleum products such as gasoline. Driving to work is eliminated when all you have to do is go downstairs to
be at the work place. Live and Work condo units can be easily produced because the CRCS system is ideal for the
mass production required by such developments. Photovoltaic elements will serve besides to “fill the tank” of the
automobiles likely to be available in the market soon.
Ground floor plan
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Mezzanine floor plan
Bathroom detail
Stair, bedrooms, bath, closets
Dining overlooking business area, partial kitchen view
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Roof plan showing terrace and area for solar
panels covering 660 square foot.
Detail of roof garden and terrace with a spa at the corner. The relaxing area.
`Roof rendering with roof
garden or vegetables
Growing to eat, or flowers to enjoy.
Owner’s to decide.
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Some shots of the vending area to convey information how an unit can be configured for business, which can be any use
approved by City Regulations, where even handicapped persons can use by installing stair lift devices. Live in the loft, work at
the ground and relax at the top, enjoy the open air ….
At left a rendering of living, kitchen and
dining overlooking the business area and the
interior of the façade walls before drywall
being installed.
To give an idea of how ribs and insulation
blends together.