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Clip-On Cabin
Date Completed: Spring 2023
Location: Providence, RI
Advisor: Jonathan Knowles
Collaborators: Studio Wide
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Through the use of CNC technology, the team worked together to develop proprietary building technology and products allowing an end user to quickly erect a structure in an afternoon with minimal the use of screws and therefore maintaining the continuity of the WRB. Additionally, the walls have been designed to decrease thickness in comparison to other industry-standard high-performance walls without compromising the energy efficiency of the structure.
The structure was built in Providence, RI and is set to be disassembled and exhibited in Europe.
To accommodate the wall, we devised a corresponding flooring system with trusses, ratchet straps, and panelized subfloor pieces. Starting with a "corset" of perimeter sill plates and laced ratchet straps, the WRB is placed on top and sandwiched between interlocked trusses in a grid system scaled to match the wall’s structural spacing. Clamps secure the WRB without the need for penetrating nails or screws.
The subfloor, fitting like puzzle pieces into the grid, along with the panels and straps, provides essential shear support. Perimeter tiles with designed holes accommodate the wall's sill plate with clamps. Moreover, the tiled subfloor allows for easier access when doing repairs or replacements later down the road.