SYSTEM HISTORY
COMPOSITE FLOORING SYSTEM HISTORY
Conventional strategies for utilizing steel have focused on maximizing spans and creating versatile products suitable for nearly any building type. SGBS Intl. (SMART GREEN BUILDING SYSTEMS), however, adopted a more unconventional approach to discover an effective solution. We first identified that combining precast slab units, commonly used in the mid-rise residential market, with a steel frame could deliver speed, design flexibility, and cost efficiency. While residential unit layouts typically vary within a floor, they generally align vertically for structural support, utilities, and shafts. Considering the modular nature of residential construction, it became clear that using long-span precast slabs in conjunction with short-span steel girders would be both suitable and efficient. Our ENVIROBEAM® resolved the issue associated with a standard wide flange beam positioned below the slab.
The fabrication process for the ENVIROBEAM starts with a standard wide flange section that, when precisely cut through the web, produces two equal T-sections. The fabricator then welds a flat bar to form the top flange, resulting in two ENVIROBEAM® from one original beam with no material waste. With an almost limitless supply, the ENVIROBEAM® is produced by your local steel fabricators as part of a comprehensive structural steel package.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTANCE
The SGBS Intl. (SMART GREEN BUILDING SYSTEMS) and its leaders have been acknowledged for making a significant and positive impact on the structural steel design and construction industry, particularly for providing a steel-based solution for multi-story residential buildings. Additionally, the founding principals of SGBS Intl. (SMART GREEN BUILDING SYSTEMS) have been honored with AISC Special Achievement Awards, as well as the AISC Lifetime Achievement Award. These accolades offer special recognition to individuals who have made remarkable contributions in structural steel design, construction, research, or education.