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			* [[Large Workshop Structure]] - modular truss construction using rebar
	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	* [[Seed Home v2 3D CAD]] - Seed Eco-Home modular construction		* [[Seed Home v2 3D CAD]] - Seed Eco-Home modular construction:

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	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	* [[Seed ~~Eco-~~Home v2 CAD]] - Seed Eco-Home modular construction		* [[Seed Home v2 3D CAD]] - Seed Eco-Home modular construction
	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
			* [[Seed Eco-Home v2 CAD]] - Seed Eco-Home modular construction
	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.

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	=== And Another Example ===		=== And Another Example ===
	[https://gablok.be/en/] makes construction into a life-sized LEGO set. It involves stacking insulated wooden blocks to build the structure of a house. Trusses and specialized top plates appear to be included in the building sets. From the website, it looks suitable for at least two-story construction. Exterior walls are wrapped with a rain barrier and reinforced with treated lathes. Interior walls get a vapor barrier and battens. The website claims that wiring and plumbing can fit between the gaps in the battens. The blocks can easily be moved by one or two people, and most of the build could be performed with a two-person team.		[https://gablok.be/en/ Gablok] is a Belgian company that makes construction into a life-sized LEGO set. It involves stacking insulated wooden blocks to build the structure of a house. Trusses and specialized top plates appear to be included in the building sets. From the website, it looks suitable for at least two-story construction. Exterior walls are wrapped with a rain barrier and reinforced with treated lathes. Interior walls get a vapor barrier and battens. The website claims that wiring and plumbing can fit between the gaps in the battens. The blocks can easily be moved by one or two people, and most of the build could be performed with a two-person team.

	[[Category:Housing and construction]]		[[Category:Housing and construction]]

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	Here's [http://www.prefabinsulatedpanel.com/ more] about companies that make prefabricated panels.		Here's [http://www.prefabinsulatedpanel.com/ more] about companies that make prefabricated panels.

			=== And Another Example ===
			[https://gablok.be/en/] makes construction into a life-sized LEGO set. It involves stacking insulated wooden blocks to build the structure of a house. Trusses and specialized top plates appear to be included in the building sets. From the website, it looks suitable for at least two-story construction. Exterior walls are wrapped with a rain barrier and reinforced with treated lathes. Interior walls get a vapor barrier and battens. The website claims that wiring and plumbing can fit between the gaps in the battens. The blocks can easily be moved by one or two people, and most of the build could be performed with a two-person team.

	[[Category:Housing and construction]]		[[Category:Housing and construction]]

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	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too. See [[http://gridbeam.com/ gridbeam.com], [[http://gridbeamers.com/ gridbeamers.com], [http://synergyii.com/Quikstix/index.html synergyii], [http://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Grid_Beam P2PF] and [http://gridbeam.biz/ gridbeam.biz] and [http://www.gridbeamnation.com/ grid beam nation] and [http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003822.php the book]		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too.
	* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/701662757/makerbeam-an-open-source-building-kit/posts MakerBeam and OpenBeam] are systems with mini-T-slot extrusions. They use the metric system. See [https://www.makerbeam.com/ here]		* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/701662757/makerbeam-an-open-source-building-kit/posts MakerBeam and OpenBeam] are systems with mini-T-slot extrusions. They use the metric system. See [https://www.makerbeam.com/ here]
	* [http://openstructures.net/ Openstructures] uses a system with metric units.		* [http://openstructures.net/ Openstructures] uses a system with metric units.

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	* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]		* [[Eric_Hunting_Resource_Guide#Matrix.2FBox_Beam.2FGrid_Beam\|Matrix, and Box Beam (predecessors of the GridBeam)]]
	* [[~~Grid beam~~]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too. See [[http://gridbeam.com/ gridbeam.com], [[http://gridbeamers.com/ gridbeamers.com], [http://synergyii.com/Quikstix/index.html synergyii], [http://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Grid_Beam P2PF] and [http://gridbeam.biz/ gridbeam.biz] and [http://www.gridbeamnation.com/ grid beam nation] and [http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003822.php the book]		* [[Gridbeam]] is a system for building furniture and machines. It is most often used in the imperial system, but exists in the metric system too. See [[http://gridbeam.com/ gridbeam.com], [[http://gridbeamers.com/ gridbeamers.com], [http://synergyii.com/Quikstix/index.html synergyii], [http://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Grid_Beam P2PF] and [http://gridbeam.biz/ gridbeam.biz] and [http://www.gridbeamnation.com/ grid beam nation] and [http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003822.php the book]
	* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/701662757/makerbeam-an-open-source-building-kit/posts MakerBeam and OpenBeam] are systems with mini-T-slot extrusions. They use the metric system. See [https://www.makerbeam.com/ here]		* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/701662757/makerbeam-an-open-source-building-kit/posts MakerBeam and OpenBeam] are systems with mini-T-slot extrusions. They use the metric system. See [https://www.makerbeam.com/ here]
	* [http://openstructures.net/ Openstructures] uses a system with metric units.		* [http://openstructures.net/ Openstructures] uses a system with metric units.

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What system to use ?

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	==What system to use ?==		==What system to use ?==
	Several systems exist (see examples).		Several systems exist (see examples).
	Many of these have beams in different standardised sizes. To allow to also make the different parts yourself (rather than always needing to buy them from a manufacturer), it makes sense to use a system that has beams in a size that stays close to the industry component sizes.		Many of these have beams in different standardised sizes. To allow to also make the different parts yourself (rather than always needing to buy them from a manufacturer), it makes sense to use a system that has beams in a size that stays close to the industry component sizes (and these industry component sizes vary per country, so various grid beam systems exist, but the imperial one is still the most common).

	For wood-based beams, that means 2x2's (= 2 inch x 2 inch or 5,08 cm x 5,08 cm; actual size is more like 3,8 cm x 3,8 cm though). For metal beams, it makes sense to use whatever industry standard that is closest to the wood-based beams. That means using metal pipes with a 38 mm diameter.		For wood-based beams, that means 2x2's (= 2 inch x 2 inch or 5,08 cm x 5,08 cm; actual size is more like 3,8 cm x 3,8 cm though). For metal beams, it makes sense to use whatever industry standard that is closest to the wood-based beams. That means using metal pipes with a 38 mm diameter.

	Since gridbeam uses 3,8 x 3,8 cm wooden and metal beams, it's easiest to use this commercial system.		Since gridbeam uses 3,8 x 3,8 cm wooden and metal beams (they're called the 1,5 inch gridbeams), it's easiest to use this commercial system.
	When making it yourself, you can either buy standard 2x2's (or 38 mm metal pipes) and cut them yourself (to 2, 4, 6, 8 inch length or even any length between 1 and 8 foot, with increments per 1/2 foot) or simply grow bamboo and cut that to the same lengths (2, 4, 6, 8 inch length or any length between 1 and 8 foot, with increments per 1/2 foot) once they attained the required diameter (38 mm). Holes need to be drilled, but you don't need to make these on all 4 sides, nor make holes along the entire length of the piece. Rather, just make holes where they are needed (that's easier, and makes for a stronger part), but use a gridbeam template so you can respect the gridbeam hole spacing (and hole size). You may need to use a slightly different size than the 5/16 inch bolt, such as M8 (8mm) bolt. A drill stand can be used to cut cleanly. Benefits of bamboo over trees is that it grows faster, and you don't need to do any additional labour (shaving, ...) to get the exact diameter required (38 mm).		When making it yourself, you can either buy standard 2x2's (or 38 mm metal pipes) and cut them yourself (to 2, 4, 6, 8 inch length or even any length between 1 and 8 foot, with increments per 1/2 foot).

	~~Lastly~~, it ~~also makes sense~~ to ~~incorporate~~ spaceframe nodes ~~into the set, so as to allow making domes and other spherical structures, .~~.~~. This~~ is useful for polytunnels (greenhouses), ... A system such as the Deltrastructures Axent system could be used~~. Alternatively, you can also make the parts using metal pipes and a pipe bender~~.		When making spherical objects, it is best to use a system designed specifically for that.
			A system with spaceframe nodes is perfect for this. It is useful for polytunnels (greenhouses), ... A system such as the Deltrastructures Axent system could be used.

	==Features of conventional building materials==		==Features of conventional building materials==

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Features of conventional building materials

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	Lastly, it also makes sense to incorporate spaceframe nodes into the set, so as to allow making domes and other spherical structures, ... This is useful for polytunnels (greenhouses), ... A system such as the Deltrastructures Axent system could be used. Alternatively, you can also make the parts using metal pipes and a pipe bender.		Lastly, it also makes sense to incorporate spaceframe nodes into the set, so as to allow making domes and other spherical structures, ... This is useful for polytunnels (greenhouses), ... A system such as the Deltrastructures Axent system could be used. Alternatively, you can also make the parts using metal pipes and a pipe bender.

	===Features of conventional building materials===		==Features of conventional building materials==
	Conventional building materials are already somewhat modular. USA lumber and plywood come in sizes that are multiples of 2 feet, for example. But if needs change, conventional construction is not easily remodeled or recycled. Two basic features will allow for that: a standard grid and removable fasteners.		Conventional building materials are already somewhat modular. USA lumber and plywood come in sizes that are multiples of 2 feet, for example. But if needs change, conventional construction is not easily remodeled or recycled. Two basic features will allow for that: a standard grid and removable fasteners.