Interior columns are about 25ft on center, exterior ones are about 12ft on center. Panels are supported on prefab steel square columns with upper and lower braces, forming a sort of eccentric braced frame that is likely used for lateral resistance (as well as shortening the effective length of the panel trusses, possibly allowing them to span farther). Roof panels seem to be similar sections, though appear thinner. The panels are just over 16” thick, and arrive from the factory with wiring, plumbing, mechanical ducts and drywall all pre-installed, giving them a high level of completion. Panels are bordered with steel trusses, and infilled with steel joists, topped with a profiled steel deck. The original Broad system is prefabricated panelized construction, consisting of large (3.9m x 15.6x) steel-framed floor panels. Original Broad Sustainable Building System We’ll finish up next time with a discussion of their new modular system, and of Broad Home. This edition will cover the original Broad Sustainable Building system, as well as it’s new product, B-Core. “Broad Home”, founded in 2006, is run by his brother, Zhang Jian, and is one of the largest precast concrete producers in China.ĭue to length, this edition will be split into two parts. “Broad Sustainable Building”, founded in 2009, is run by Zhang Yue as a subsidiary to the air conditioner business, and is the one associated with lightning fast building construction.
Though they don’t advertise the connection, there are actually two Broad construction companies, each run by one of the founders of the company. I thought it would be useful to take a deep look at the building systems they use, and get a sense of their performance. Broad Group’s buildings are often hailed as the future of building technology, or an example of how backwards US construction is.
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