Quickwall integrated building shell system

Abstract

A system for quickly erecting an integrated building exterior shell. The building shell has a structural frame ( 10 ) of linear ferrous members with an I shaped cross section ( 10 ), whose flanges ( 10 a ) lie in the plane of the building shell. The open space between the structural members is filled by sliding in a snug fitting wall panel composed of core ( 12 ), exterior sheet ( 11 ), and interior sheet ( 13 ). The flanges ( 10 a ) and web ( 10 b ) physically secure wall panels in place by gripping it at the slots ( 15 ), thereby eliminating the need to use fasteners.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An integrated building shell system comprised of linear ferrous structural members, having an I-shaped cross section, the flanges parallel to the plane of the intended wall, with said wall formed by wall panels which are slid into place between the said structural members, with said wall panels substantially held fast in place between said structural members by virtue of said cross sectional shape of said structural member.  
     
     
         2 . The structural members of  claim 1  may have said linear axis vertical to form a wall, off vertical to form a slanted wall or roof.  
     
     
         3 . The structural members of  claim 1  can be horizontal to form a ceiling or floor.  
     
     
         4 . The wall panels of  claim 1  may be held in position as said wall, said ceiling or said roof.  
     
     
         5 . The wall panels of  claim 1  may be a core only, or said core may have an exterior sheathing layer, and said core and said exterior sheathing layer may also have an interior sheathing layer.  
     
     
         6 . The wall panels of  claim 1  may be any combination of said core and said sheathing layers composed of materials such as wood, gypsum, plastic, metal, cement, and said layers may vary in width, height, thickness to meet building code and design criteria.  
     
     
         7 . Wall panels of  claim 1  may be rectangular, square, or triangular, if desired.  
     
     
         8 . Although wall panels of  claim 1  are held in place by said structural members, they can be further stabilized by fastening overlapping edges with fasteners, such as screws, or nails, or other devices.  
     
     
         9 . Wall panels of  claim 1  may incorporate a stud of metal, wood, or plastic along any edge or edges to assist said fastening, and to meet other building requirements.  
     
     
         10 . Wall panels of  claim 1  may be oriented in any direction desired by architect or owner.  
     
     
         11 . Additional structural members of any shape may be added after said wall panels are inserted in position to further stabilize said integrated building shell, and to provide additional desirable elements.