The present application provides a store arrangement structure in a commercial building with which it is possible to combine the concept of a secondary store for a primary store in regards to stores in a commercial building, thereby making it possible to impart high added value to the entire building. Secondary stores a to n of each brand shop are arranged on a main floor which has front entrances serving as entrances/exits, and primary stores A to N of each brand shop corresponding to the secondary stores a to n are arranged on the second to eighth floors of a building, thereby allowing shoppers who come in from the entrances on the main floor to look around at the secondary stores a to n of each brand arranged on the main floor along a passage. If the shopper is interested in one product which is for sale at the secondary stores a to n, it may be possible for the shopper to purchase this product on the spot, and if the shopper wants to browse more products of that brand, it is made possible for the shopper to use an elevator or stairs, for instance, from the main floor in order to visit the primary stores A to N of that brand on the upper floors for shopping thereat.

A hotel or motel room (or other defined area) incorporates special effects in accordance with a particular theme (e.g., haunted room). A control room provides a concealed area for personnel and/or automated systems, including artificial intelligence, to trigger the special effects which may include, but are limited to shaking, rattling, rumbling, pepper ghosts, water fixtures being activated, thunder and lightning, swapping tiles with digital graphics, turning on a TV, clock or light, etc. Heat sensors, weight sensors, biometric sensors, floor mats and/or other sensors determine positions of guests in the hotel and hotel rooms thereby allowing the automatic or manual triggering of the special effects. The system may utilize a guest's mobile phone for unique and exciting in-room or across-property missions and tasks.

A hotel or motel room (or other defined area) incorporates special effects in accordance with a particular theme (e.g., haunted room). A control room provides a concealed area for personnel and/or automated systems, including artificial intelligence, to trigger the special effects which may include, but are limited to shaking, rattling, rumbling, pepper ghosts, water fixtures being activated, thunder and lightning, swapping tiles with digital graphics, turning on a TV, clock or light, etc. Heat sensors, weight sensors, biometric sensors, floor mats and/or other sensors determine positions of guests in the hotel and hotel rooms thereby allowing the automatic or manual triggering of the special effects. The system may utilize a guest's mobile phone for unique and exciting in-room or across-property missions and tasks.

A modular connector is disclosed that comprises of a middle-plate, a plurality of sectioned-base-plates, and a pluraity of locking-plates. The middle-plate and the plurality of sectioned-base-plates have a plurality of slotted holes to enable faster construction and deal with construction tolerances efficiently. Also, a plurality of grooved surfaces on the sectioned-base-plate and the locking-plate provide a system so that bolted-connected modules do not slide and remain at initially its aligned position. Disclosed is also a method for assembling a modular building.

A living space is disclosed including one or more adjustable or reconfigurable rooms. A room may be made reconfigurable by including fixed walls and a frame that is mounted to move in a first direction between a first position coextensive with the fixed walls and a second position that is extended relative to the fixed walls. The room may further include panels mounted in the frame configured to move in a second direction, orthogonal to the first direction, to seal off a front of the room. In examples, the panels may store against the frame when not in use.

The invention relates to an event system (10, 50) for an animated event, wherein the event system (10, 50) comprises: at least one event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space and which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair, and a device for sensory stimulation (12, 52) of guests (1) of the animated event, wherein the event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space comprises movement means for mechanical movement, and wherein the event system (10, 50) also comprises a first controller (1901) which is designed to control the mechanical movement and the output of the device (12, 52) for sensory stimulation of guests (1) of the animated event in a synchronized manner. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an event system (10, 50).

A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier.

A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier.

A living space is disclosed including one or more adjustable or reconfigurable rooms. A room may be made reconfigurable by including fixed walls and a frame that is mounted to move in a first direction between a first position coextensive with the fixed walls and a second position that is extended relative to the fixed walls. The room may further include panels mounted in the frame configured to move in a second direction, orthogonal to the first direction, to seal off a front of the room. In examples, the panels may store against the frame when not in use.

A living space is disclosed including one or more adjustable or reconfigurable rooms. A room may be made reconfigurable by including fixed walls and a frame that is mounted to move in a first direction between a first position coextensive with the fixed walls and a second position that is extended relative to the fixed walls. The room may further include panels mounted in the frame configured to move in a second direction, orthogonal to the first direction, to seal off a front of the room. In examples, the panels may store against the frame when not in use.