LEGO building construction?

[andyvh1959]

Neat construction process. Could be a way to build a garage or outbuilding with just two people in remote areas? Could be a way to build a cabin and garage? Have the kit hauled in and put up quickly with hand tools. Some things I like; high level of insulation, minimal thermal breaks in the system, modular construction, probably very accurate assembly, that is assuming the blocks are all very accurate. Incomplete video though because it doesn't show the finished building. It doesn't show the electrical. I assume the electrical is all surface mount in conduit of some sort.

For those of us raised on Legos it is a really cool idea.

 

[nadogail]

Very interesting, almost like using straw bales.

 

[Voi]

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470085

Discussion about this on Free Parking if you're interested.

 

[csi123]

Seems very tedious compared to traditional framing... And unless your foundation is absolutely flat and square (which is NEVER the case) it is going to be a nightmare to actually fit the blocks together. Maybe works for a cabin, certainly not feasible for a regular sized house.

 

[andyvh1959]

I agree. For a two person cabin build in a remote area it could be a decent solution, All the wiring must be surface mounted designer style conduit. Or perhaps a form of higher baseboard trim with the wiring/outlets built in. Would still require surface mount conduit for wall switches and to overhead fixtures.

Also, that video would have more credibility if it showed how the foundation/sill plate was prepared. I agree that the sill plate all the way around would have to be absolutely level and square for the blocks to fit properly and consistently. Don't understand why all the interior walls were made of the same block, as it compromises some interior square footage. I could see this type construction for the exterior wall and then stick frame the interior wall. If it were sheathed on the outside with some form of structural sheeting it would be quite strong.

For just a simple rectangular outside wall shape, or two connected rectangles, it makes sense for two people to put up an enclosed shell in one weekend after the foundation/deck was in place.

 

[Rubberdown]

seems like that is all just sitting on each other. I wonder how that would fair in high winds with lift.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Cool. I loved LEGO’s as a kid.


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