Apparatus for and method of constructing, transporting and erecting a structure of two or more stories comprised of a plurality of prefabricated core modules and panelized room elements

Abstract

A prefabricated structure of at least two stories comprised of a vertically stacked modular core and interlocking system of panelized component room elements erected upon a monolithic concrete slab. The subject modular core is composed of three units each built upon a base pallet and featuring pre-finished walls, cabinets, appliances, fixtures, floor coverings and containing an integrated plumbing, mechanical and electrical system which services the dwelling. Said core modules and plurality of room elements are manufactured utilizing mass production techniques and transported to the building site. The lower core module contains a kitchen, central hallway, a portion of the staircase, and powder room facilities. Panelized room elements appended to the front and rear of the lower core form a living room and dining/den area. The middle core unit contains a bath with laundry facilities and corridor for internal circulation between two bedrooms subsequently formed by panelized room elements appended to the front and rear sides. The upper core module forms a floored attic area containing heating and air-conditioning equipment and hot water heater. The concrete slab foundation contains a preformed central depression to receive the lower core module thus providing a uniform interior floor surface by receiving pallet of said module. Said preformed depression branches outward from the core extending to the rear exterior wall in the form of a trough which enables the subsequent connection of plumbing drain pipes, water lines and electrical conduit following erection of the structure. A complex of similar dwelling units can be established by placing a plurality of said structures side-by-side, in a linear configuration, thus forming a row of townhouses or offices.

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