Hybrid volumetric core modular construction

Abstract

A method for constructing a building includes the steps of constructing a building core and core subcomponents, constructing a perimeter of the building, and vertical distribution of major building services via connection to the core modules. Constructing the building core includes using a plurality of prefabricated volumetric modules, wherein the width of the modules is in the range of 7 to 17 feet wide and the core modules comprise greater than 50 percent of the structural capacity of the building and of the building services. The core sub-components include interior predefined arrangements for at least one of kitchens, bathrooms, mechanical closets or cabinets, laundry closets or headwalls, and distribution elements, fixtures, fittings, and appliances for building services. The arrangements can be installed prior to constructing the building core or after. The perimeter construction includes outer portions of residential units and building envelopes, including at least one of living rooms, bedrooms, dens, home offices, and other occupiable spaces and preferably includes varying geometries.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for constructing a building, comprising the steps of:
 a. constructing a building core comprising a plurality of prefabricated volumetric modules, wherein the width of the modules is in the range of 7 to 17 feet wide and the core modules comprise greater than 50 percent of the structural capacity of the building and of the building services;   b. constructing core sub-components for each prefabricated volumetric module, wherein core sub-components include interior predefined arrangements for at least one of kitchens, bathrooms, mechanical closets or cabinets, laundry closets or headwalls, and distribution elements, fixtures, fittings, and appliances for building services;   c. constructing the perimeter of the building, wherein perimeter construction comprises outer portions of residential units and building envelopes, including at least one of living rooms, bedrooms, dens, home offices, and other occupiable spaces, perimeter construction including varying geometries; and   d. vertical distribution of major building services via connection to the core modules.