Britten Lee Perkins
Architects at Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
License number
Colorado 401329
Issued Date
Feb 8, 2008
Renew Date
Aug 1, 2009
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2011
Type
Architect
Address
Address
2800 Post Oak Blvd STE 3800, Houston, TX 77056
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.