System and method for retrofitting a structure using panel blocks
AssigneesTrustees of Boston University, Fraunhofer USA, Inc.
InventorsAndre Sharon, John Charles Briggs, Aaron Sharpe, Kurt Roth, Harry Clair Fennell, JR.
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Abstract
A panel block for retrofitting a structure is provided. The panel block includes a plurality of foam blocks for insulation. Each of the foam blocks includes a first feature and a second feature. The first feature and the second feature are configured to interlock adjacent panel blocks. A protective cladding layer is positioned on one of the foam blocks.
Claims63
A panel block for retrofitting a structure comprising:
- a plurality of foam blocks for insulation, each of the foam blocks having a first feature and a second feature, wherein the first feature and the second feature are configured to interlock adjacent panel blocks;
- and
- a protective cladding layer positioned on one of the foam blocks.
A method for manufacturing a panel block, the method comprising:
- forming a plurality of foam blocks for insulation;
- arranging each of the foam blocks to be positioned relative to each other, each of the foam blocks having a first feature and a second feature, wherein the first feature and the second feature are configured to interlock adjacent panel blocks;
- and
- positioning a protective cladding layer on a surface of one of the foam blocks.
A method for installing panel blocks, the method comprising
- performing a digital scan of a structure to produce a digital representation of the structure;
- translating the digital representation of the structure into a building information model (BIM);
- determining, using the BIM model, an optimal set of data for each of the panel blocks to clad the structure;
- generating, using the optimal set of data, an installation order for cladding the structure and a fabrication specification for creating the panel blocks to a manufacturer;
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- implementing, using the digital scan, the optimum set of data, and the installation order, an augmented reality (AR) installation process guiding a user to install at least one of the manufactured panel blocks.
A system for installing panel blocks, the system comprising:
- one or more computing device processors;
- and
- one or more computing device memories, coupled to the one or more computing device processors, the one or more computing device memories storing instructions executed by the one or more computing device processors, wherein the instructions are configured to:
- perform a digital scan of a structure to produce a digital representation of the structure;
- translate the digital representation of the structure into a building information model (BIM);
- determine, using the BIM model, an optimal set of data for each of the panel blocks to clad the structure;
- determine, using the BIM model, an installation order
- generating, using the optimal set of data, an installation order for cladding the structure and a fabrication specification for creating the panel blocks to a manufacturer;
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- implement, using the digital scan, the optimum set of data, and the installation order, an augmented reality (AR) installation process guiding a user to install at least one of the manufactured panel blocks.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions which when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform a method for installing panel blocks, the method comprising:
- performing a digital scan of a structure to produce a digital representation of the structure;
- translating the digital representation of the structure into a building information model (BIM);
- determining, using the BIM model, an optimal set of data for each of the panel blocks to clad the structure;
- generating, using the optimal set of data, a fabrication specification and an installation order for creating the panel blocks to a manufacturer;
- and
- implementing, using the digital scan, the optimum set of data, and the installation order, an augmented reality (AR) installation process guiding a user to install at least one of the manufactured panel blocks.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.