Systems and methods of construction

Abstract

Provided is a method of construction employing a prefabricated wall system. The method provides for assembly of the wall system on the construction site. Embodiments of the wall system and the methods of use thereof are provided for.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fabricated wall system comprising one or more prefabricated structurally insulated panels, wherein the one or more structurally insulated panels comprise an exterior wall, an interior wall, one or more locking devices, and insulation between the exterior wall and the interior wall. 
     
     
         2 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the insulation comprises one or more voids. 
     
     
         3 . The wall system of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more voids are partially filled with utility elements. 
     
     
         4 . The wall system of  claim 3 , wherein the utility elements comprise one or more of plumbing, HVAC ducting, electrical conduit, or A/V wiring. 
     
     
         5 . The wall system of  claim 4 , wherein the utility elements comprise plumbing. 
     
     
         6 . The wall system of  claim 4 , wherein the utility elements comprise HVAC ducting. 
     
     
         7 . The wall system of  claim 4 , wherein the utility elements comprise electrical conduit. 
     
     
         8 . The wall system of  claim 4 , wherein the utility elements comprise A/V wiring. 
     
     
         9 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the interior wall comprises one or more voids. 
     
     
         10 . The wall system of  claim 9 , wherein the voids are rectangular and centered at approximately 1′3″ and/or 3′6″ from an edge of the interior wall. 
     
     
         11 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior wall and/or interior wall comprise oriented strand board or plywood. 
     
     
         12 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the insulation comprises extruded graphite polystyrene. 
     
     
         13 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior wall contacts siding, roofing, subfloor, or finished flooring. 
     
     
         14 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the interior wall contacts drywall, plaster, or wallpaper. 
     
     
         15 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein panels are joined using a composite applied therebetween. 
     
     
         16 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein two or more prefabricated structurally insulated panels are affixed to each other using a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more prefabricated structurally insulated panels comprise at least one or more properties chosen from the group of: fire resistant, anti-fungal, insecticidal, non-slip, anti-UV (ultra-violet) light, water resistant, or a combination of such properties. 
     
     
         18 . The wall system of  claim 13 , wherein one or more prefabricated structurally insulated panels are affixed to the siding or roofing using a locking mechanism 
     
     
         19 . A method of construction comprising:
 providing a prefabricated wall system of;   aligning the prefabricated wall system with a building foundation or flooring; and   locking the prefabricated wall system together and to the foundation or flooring.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 aligning the prefabricated wall system with a roof or ceiling; and   locking the prefabricated wall system to the roof or ceiling.