Module and method for constructing modular building

Abstract

A modular structure is disclosed for creating a substantially airtight, well insulated building envelope in a multilevel building that reduces air or moisture infiltration. The modular structure comprises a plurality of joists separated by a predetermined distance and aligned along a first direction; a plurality of nailing strips located proximate each of the plurality of joists and aligned along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a band joist aligned along a third direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction; an exterior sheathing; and a block, wherein at least two of the band joist, the exterior sheathing and the block are configured to form a cavity for receiving an insulating material.

1 . A modular structure for creating a substantially airtight, well insulated building envelope in a multilevel building that reduces air or moisture infiltration, the modular structure comprising:
 a plurality of joists separated by a predetermined distance and aligned along a first direction;   a plurality of nailing strips located proximate each of the plurality of joists and aligned along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction;   a band joist aligned along a third direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction;   an exterior sheathing; and   a block,   wherein at least two of the band joist, the exterior sheathing and the block are configured to form a cavity for receiving an insulating material.   
     
     
         2 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the band joint comprises a multi-beam assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of nailing strips are positioned so that a longitudinal axis of at least one of the nailing strips is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of at least one of the plurality of joists. 
     
     
         4 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , wherein a side of at least one of the plurality of nailing strips is located a predetermined distance away from the exterior sheathing. 
     
     
         5 . The modular structure according to  claim 4 , wherein an opposite side of the at least one of the plurality of nailing strips is located proximate to the block. 
     
     
         6 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the sheathing comprises an opening to allow access to the cavity, and wherein the insulating material is injected in the cavity through the opening. 
     
     
         7 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the band joist comprises an opening to allow access to the cavity, and wherein the insulating material is injected in the cavity through the opening. 
     
     
         8 . The modular structure according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a floor;   a sill plate; and   a substantially continuous bead between the floor and the sill plate.   
     
     
         9 . A method for creating a substantially airtight and well insulated building envelope, the method comprising:
 aligning a plurality of joists along a first direction;   aligning a plurality of studs along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction;   aligning a band joist along a third direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction;   aligning an exterior sheathing in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and   providing a block between two of the plurality of joists at a predetermined distance from the exterior sheathing,   wherein at least two of the band joist, the exterior sheathing and the block are configured to form a cavity for receiving an insulating material.   
     
     
         10 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising:
 aligning a plurality of nailing strips along the second direction, wherein the nailing strips are configured to support the block.   
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of nailing strips are positioned at a predetermined distance from the exterior sheathing. 
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 10 , further comprising:
 assembling the plurality of joists, the plurality of studs, the band joist, the block and the exterior sheathing.   
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 10 , further comprising:
 providing an opening in at least one of the band joist and the exterior sheathing.   
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 12 , further comprising:
 providing an opening in at least one of the band joist and the exterior sheathing; and   injecting the insulating material into the cavity to substantially fill the cavity.   
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 12 , further comprising:
 providing a floor;   providing a sill plate; and   applying a substantially continuous bead between the floor and the sill plate.   
     
     
         16 . A method for creating a substantially airtight and well insulated building envelope, the method comprising:
 aligning a plurality of joists along a first direction;   aligning a plurality of studs along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction;   aligning a band joist along a third direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction;   aligning an exterior sheathing in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction;   providing a block between two of the plurality of joists at a predetermined distance from the exterior sheathing; and   assembling the plurality of joists, the plurality of studs, the band joist, the block and the exterior sheathing,   wherein at least two of the band joist, the exterior sheathing and the block are configured to form a cavity for receiving an insulating material.   
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising:
 providing a plurality of nailing strips along the second direction, wherein the nailing strips are configured to support the block.   
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising:
 providing an opening in at least one of the band joist and the exterior sheathing.   
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising:
 providing an opening in at least one of the band joist and the exterior sheathing; and   injecting the insulating material into the cavity to substantially fill the cavity.   
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising:
 providing a floor;   providing a sill plate; and   applying a substantially continuous bead between the floor and the sill plate.