BRITTEN L PERKINS
Architects in Houston, TX
License number
New Jersey 21AI01044400
Issued Date
Jan 10, 1988
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2017
Category
Architecture
Type
Registered Architect
Address
Address
Houston, TX
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.