A building envelope for a building wall, floor, or roof of a building, includes at least two shells spaced some distance apart from one another, which encloses an intermediate space therebetween, the shells including an exterior-facing shell configured to face an exterior of the building, and an interior-facing shell configured to face an interior of the building. The shells spaced apart from one another are filled with a building material and optionally include structural reinforcement and supply-engineering elements.

Apparatus and methods for deploying a fixture. The apparatus may include, and the methods may involve, apparatus for mounting a fixture in a hardscape. The apparatus may include a mount. The mount may include an anchor. The anchor may be configured to be secured to the hardscape. The apparatus may include a support. The support may be fixed to the anchor. The support may be configured to hold the fixture. The apparatus may include a connector. The connector may be configured to releasably connect to an electrical terminal of the fixture. Connection of the connector to the fixture may form a watertight enclosure about the terminal. The connector may include a casing defining a groove. The connector may include an elastomeric ring disposed in the groove. The connector may be configured to prevent movement of the connector relative to the support.

Apparatus and methods for deploying a fixture. The apparatus may include, and the methods may involve, apparatus for mounting a fixture in a hardscape. The apparatus may include a mount. The mount may include an anchor. The anchor may be configured to be secured to the hardscape. The apparatus may include a support. The support may be fixed to the anchor. The support may be configured to hold the fixture. The apparatus may include a connector. The connector may be configured to releasably connect to an electrical terminal of the fixture. Connection of the connector to the fixture may form a watertight enclosure about the terminal. The connector may include a casing defining a groove. The connector may include an elastomeric ring disposed in the groove. The connector may be configured to prevent movement of the connector relative to the support.

A decorative stone panel is provided, which comprises a natural stone panel (1), a ceramic tile (4), a light source (2) and curable transparent adhesive resin (3). The ceramic tile (4) is bonded to the inner surface of the natural stone plate (1). Counter-relies (9) are provided on the inner surface of the natural stone plate (1). The stone thickness at the bottom of the counter-reliefs (9) is 1 mm to 3.5 mm. The counter-reliefs (9) form a counter-relief figure. A cavity is provided between the counter-reliefs (9) and the body of the ceramic tile (4). The light source (2) is provided within the cavity. The cavity is also filled with curable transparent adhesive resin (3) on the side of the counter-reliefs (9) The decorative panel has good light transmitting properties and the light-transmitting surface is less prone to damage.

A decorative stone panel is provided, which comprises a natural stone panel (1), a ceramic tile (4), a light source (2) and curable transparent adhesive resin (3). The ceramic tile (4) is bonded to the inner surface of the natural stone plate (1). Counter-relies (9) are provided on the inner surface of the natural stone plate (1). The stone thickness at the bottom of the counter-reliefs (9) is 1 mm to 3.5 mm. The counter-reliefs (9) form a counter-relief figure. A cavity is provided between the counter-reliefs (9) and the body of the ceramic tile (4). The light source (2) is provided within the cavity. The cavity is also filled with curable transparent adhesive resin (3) on the side of the counter-reliefs (9) The decorative panel has good light transmitting properties and the light-transmitting surface is less prone to damage.

A floor panel has a bottom side and a walkable top side opposite the bottom side. An apparatus for detecting an object on the floor panel includes a holder that is mounted on, in, or under the floor panel. The apparatus includes a radar device configured to emit a radar signal, detect a radar echo reflected from the object, and provide a data signal based on the radar echo. The holder is configured to hold the radar device. A method for detecting the object on the floor panel includes, using the radar device, emitting a radar signal. The method includes, using the radar device, detecting a radar echo reflected from the object. The method includes providing a data signal based on the radar echo.

A floor panel has a bottom side and a walkable top side opposite the bottom side. An apparatus for detecting an object on the floor panel includes a holder that is mounted on, in, or under the floor panel. The apparatus includes a radar device configured to emit a radar signal, detect a radar echo reflected from the object, and provide a data signal based on the radar echo. The holder is configured to hold the radar device. A method for detecting the object on the floor panel includes, using the radar device, emitting a radar signal. The method includes, using the radar device, detecting a radar echo reflected from the object. The method includes providing a data signal based on the radar echo.

A remodel nail plate and installation system for a remodel nail plate adapted to protect wires, other utility support cables, and/or plumbing pipes from damage. The remodel nail plate is for insertion between a wall stud and an outer wall that is already attached to the stud, as may be the case when remodeling a home. The nail plate includes a contact edge which may be contacted with a hammer, or interstitially with an installation tool. The remodel plate is adapted to be inserted by hammering, or otherwise inserting, a plate surface between the exterior wall and the stud alongside a retrofitted cable insertion, such as a power cable.

A remodel nail plate and installation system for a remodel nail plate adapted to protect wires, other utility support cables, and/or plumbing pipes from damage. The remodel nail plate is for insertion between a wall stud and an outer wall that is already attached to the stud, as may be the case when remodeling a home. The nail plate includes a contact edge which may be contacted with a hammer, or interstitially with an installation tool. The remodel plate is adapted to be inserted by hammering, or otherwise inserting, a plate surface between the exterior wall and the stud alongside a retrofitted cable insertion, such as a power cable.

A glass light-emitting tile may include a light-transmissive glass plate, a glass substrate and a light guide plate. The light guide plate may be arranged between the light-transmissive glass plate and the glass substrate. A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp may be provided on a side of the light guide plate. The light-transmissive glass plate and the glass substrate may be glued together using a sealant. The glass light-emitting tile may having a tile and/or a stone-textured coating that may be low cost, may provide a high production efficiency, and may provide flexible customization. The tile may be used indoors and/or outdoors.