LIVE & WORK CONDOS Concrete Rib Construction System.

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Besides being the solution for resisting natural disasters, termites and mold free, the CRH construction system has an

economic benefit; as energy saving by the high insulation R value factor in walls and roof..

The design concept of Live and Work reduces at and minimum of burning gasoline thanks to driving to work is not

necessary; you only need to go down stairs. Even an stairs lift can be used to make accessible to everybody.

CRCS and Live and Work combined can create jobs and peace of mind..

CRCS produces buildings in a massive manner. The system is so simple that it uses many unskilled workers who, with

a little training, become highly productive and big volumes of construction materials used permit to negotiated prices

reducing cost.

Massive construction is the key for lower construction cost for buyers and good profits for developers. Payrolls and

materials purchases make the money flow; low prices increase sales, realtors happy, banks signing loans; homeowners

looking for new furniture and accessories; moving companies are busy; cities receive building permit and property tax

revenues. Stores, factories, and many other businesses will need to hire more employees. The economy go back

rolling.

Concrete can be customized according to structural and budget needs; it can be molded to create any architectural

decoration element to satisfy the demands of market trends. Builders can build fast, developers can sell fast

A quick summary of the construction process: it is focused on the use of T-beams for exterior walls and roofs to create

the ribs. This maximizes the structural function of the reinforced concrete, and embeds rigid insulation during the

forming and pouring of concrete, resulting in a insulated wall with no voids or leaks.

INTRODUCTION TO CRCS (concrete rib construction system.)

Patent Pending 12/583,952

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The system is simple, similar to structures built by the Romans using puzzolanas (natural cement of volcanic origin)

concrete. Their structures have stood for millennia and today are tourist attractions.

Foundation.

This is similar to a customary foundation in a

conventionally framed house. The difference

is that steel dowels are set in the footings to

anchor the walls. These dowels function to

receive the reinforcement of vertical ribs.

The sketch at the left shows one

ribbed wall supporting and

connected to the roof T-beam.

Finally this sketch shows two vertical

contiguous beams which create the alcove

where the rigid foam insulation is embedded.

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LIVE and WORK

The dependence on oil has created the need to look to other sources of energy. Meanwhile it is wiser to reduce our

use of petroleum products such as gasoline. Driving to work is eliminated when all you have to do is go downstairs to

be at the work place. Live and Work condo units can be easily produced because the CRCS system is ideal for the

mass production required by such developments. Photovoltaic elements will serve besides to “fill the tank” of the

automobiles likely to be available in the market soon.

Ground floor plan

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Mezzanine floor plan

Bathroom detail

Stair, bedrooms, bath, closets

Dining overlooking business area, partial kitchen view

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Roof plan showing terrace and area for solar

panels covering 660 square foot.

Detail of roof garden and terrace with a spa at the corner. The relaxing area.

`Roof rendering with roof

garden or vegetables

Growing to eat, or flowers to enjoy.

Owner’s to decide.

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Some shots of the vending area to convey information how an unit can be configured for business, which can be any use

approved by City Regulations, where even handicapped persons can use by installing stair lift devices. Live in the loft, work at

the ground and relax at the top, enjoy the open air ….

At left a rendering of living, kitchen and

dining overlooking the business area and the

interior of the façade walls before drywall

being installed.

To give an idea of how ribs and insulation

blends together.