University of Texas Prefab Lab
foundation:
Helical Tieback Anchors
Structure
Light Gauge Steel
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS):
Steel Tension Rods:
Connection Details: Carbon_Steel_System.pdf
Wall Systems:
Kalwall: Kalwall is the most highly insulating, diffuse light-transmitting, structural composite sandwich panel technology in the world. The company has perfected a unique composite fenestration that combines controlled, usable, natural daylight with properties of the ultimate in energy efficiency. The panels are lightweight, shatterproof and have impressive structural integrity.
alternate wall / floor system:agriboard
A structurally insulated panel with a core material consisting of agricultural fiber such as wheat or
rice straw and OSB skins. Comes in 4-3/8 and 7-7/8 thicknesses, 4' or 8' wide, 8' 24' high.
Load Tables: Agriboard load tables.pdf
Pressed Earth Block Machines/Presses
Money Maker Block Press: This is a tool for making earthern bricks.
100% mild steel
Dimensions: 39.5” h x 20” w x 20” d (base unit), 79” h x 16” w x 8” d (handle)
OR as a second option
easy system for creating rammed earth bricks
Metal Fabric: possible screen material
Connection Detail: Frame_0105.pdf
Landscape/Shoring Strategy: Gabions
Sun Shading
Rainwater Catchment system:
The waterHOG is the thinnest, most versatile tank you will find with the following dimensions:
1800mm x 500mm x 220mm for a capacity of 183L
Stair Systems:
Bathroom Module
Kitchen Systems
Cold Room Panels/Modular refrigerator/freezer
Modular Cold Room Polyurethane Insulation Panel (PU Panel)