Britten L. Perkins
Architects in Houston, TX
License number
Oregon 4568
Issued Date
May 24, 2002
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2012
Category
Architecture
Address
Address
Houston, TX 77242
Professional information
Method For Constructing A Multistory Building
US Patent:
2003020, Nov 6, 2003
Filed:
Jul 10, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/902023
Inventors:
Walter Mawby - Dallas TX, US
Britten Perkins - Houston TX, US
Britten Perkins - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
E04B001/00, E04G021/00, E04H009/00
US Classification:
052/745020, 052/745030, 052/079100, 052/079200
Abstract:
A structure and method of constructing a multistory concrete building formed entirely of poured in place concrete tunnels. The structure is constructed so that the substructure can be used as a parking garage and the superstructure as residential space. The unique use of concrete tunnels in both the substructure and superstructure combines the benefits of column and plate construction with concrete tunnel construction while eliminating the need for a traditional transfer deck between the superstructure and substructure.