A modular building system includes a joint for interconnecting a network of struts in a tetrahedral arrangement for forming a structural component supporting a floor, ceiling or post. The interconnected struts have a uniform length and join together with other struts at a predetermined angle defined by the joint. Once connected, the struts and joints form a tensioned network of a load bearing surface or post, where the members are in a tensioned arrangement at an equilibrium. External forces, such as moving loads, winds, and rain tend to spread the loads across the network of tensioned members, temporarily resulting in compression along some of the rigid struts. Panels join the strut network or lattice by load caps secured to the joints for receiving triangular panels matching the joint spacing.

A joint system for structural elements for a building construction, comprising a first beam formed from at least two pieces of overlapping sheet steel to define a closed hollow cross-section, a second beam having a hollow cross-section, the first beam having at least two unitarily formed opposing extending portions having a distance between them to accommodate, when in a jointed condition, the second beam therebetween, the extending portions and the second beam each having a plurality of corresponding, when in a jointed condition, spaced apart holes to receive fasteners therethrough, such that when in a jointed and fastened condition the joint system provides a joint system that is moment, in plane, and out of plane, force resistant and wherein the extending portions are formed from at least one of the at least two pieces of overlapping sheet steel that define the closed hollow cross-section beam.

The present disclosure relates to a structural unit that includes an inner frame having at least one side, an outer frame having at least three sides, and a connecting element, where both the inner frame and the outer frame are positioned parallel to a first reference plane (the xy-plane), the inner frame is positioned within the outer frame, the connecting element physically connects the inner frame and the outer frame, and the connecting element is positioned parallel to the first reference plane.

The present invention relates to a hub comprising i) a first hub member, comprising a first plurality of spar receiving zones; and ii) a second hub member, comprising a second plurality of spar receiving zones; wherein: a) the first and second hub members are located immediately adjacent to each other and share a common, substantially central axis; b) the first hub member is not identical to the second hub member; and c) each spar receiving zone of the first and second plurality of spar receiving zones is adapted to receive a spar, wherein the spar is adapted to link two hubs. The present invention further relates to methods of assembling three dimensional structures incorporating such hubs, including but not limited to trellis.

The system relates to a system for creating junctions for tubular structures. The system is based on provided a plurality of junctions (7) which are different from each other, formed by pairs of profiles (2) or (2a) or (2) or (2) or (2) secured to each other to form the corresponding junction (7) and to be able to mount and join tubular arms (1) that will form the actual structure. Said tubular arms can be longitudinally aligned, can form a right angle between each other, can form T-shaped configurations, and can meet at junctions with four tubular arms (1), junctions with five tubular arms (1), and junctions with even more arms, in order to allow any type of structure for different constructions, both in terms of buildings and in terms of furniture, inter alia.

An articulating support bracket for building structures. The articulating support bracket includes supporting cap brackets each having a hollow interior for receiving a structural support member. A connection point disposed on each closed side of the supporting cap brackets that allow the support cap brackets to be connected to each other via a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket formed is formed by a pair of U-shaped members that can be pivotally secured to one another. The connecting or support brackets work by coupling the structural support members together in a way that allows a selectively change angles as needed without having to pre-cut the member or other materials to proper angles before erecting the building structure. The components of the articulating support bracket can be disassembled and reconstructed into the same structure in a different location or reconstructed into a different configuration with ease.

A building system that utilizes an improved beam and coupling system for building a frame or structure having improved strength and durability and improving performance and/or spanning distance of the beam.

An articulating support bracket for building structures. The articulating support bracket includes supporting cap brackets each having a hollow interior for receiving a structural support member. A connection point disposed on each closed side of the supporting cap brackets that allow the support cap brackets to be connected to each other via a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket formed is formed by a pair of U-shaped members that can be pivotally secured to one another. The connecting or support brackets work by coupling the structural support members together in a way that allows a selectively change angles as needed without having to pre-cut the member or other materials to proper angles before erecting the building structure. The components of the articulating support bracket can be disassembled and reconstructed into the same structure in a different location or reconstructed into a different configuration with ease.

Connectors for a framing system, wherein each of the connectors includes pairs of flanges that extend in parallel away from a base.

A building system that utilizes an improved beam and coupling system for building a frame or structure having improved strength and durability and improving performance and/or spanning distance of the beam.