Multi-Dwelling Structure
A structure which includes a frame and a membrane covering the frame to define an interior space, the interior space housing one or more building structures. The building structures are primarily intended for temporary residential purposes but can be configured for communal, recreational, office, medical services, storage or other purposes.
1. A structure comprising:
a stand-alone frame;
a membrane attached to the frame, defining a functional, climate controlled interior space; and
at least one building structure positioned within the interior space and structurally independent of the frame.
2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises a residential unit.
3. The structure of claim 2 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises a bathroom.
4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises a plurality of building structures secured together in end to end relation.
5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises a plurality of building structures secured together horizontally.
6. The structure of claim 1 wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises walls, a ceiling, a floor and at least one egress.
7. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises a chase passage to receive at least one of a duct, a water supply pipe, and electrical wiring.
8. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one communal room.
9. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one gym.
10. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one exercise room.
11. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one meeting room.
12. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one medical services area.
13. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one storage room.
14. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one workshop.
15. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one office space.
16. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure comprises at least one recreational rink.
17. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:
the at least one building structure is positioned within the interior space such that the frame and membrane fully enclose the building structure.
18. A method of constructing a structure comprising:
erecting a stand-alone frame;
attaching a membrane to the frame to define a functional, climate-controlled interior space; and
providing a building structure enclosed within the interior space, the building structure structurally independent of the frame.
19. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the frame is self-supporting.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the erected frame is self-supporting.