MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641017315 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar Academy Of Technology And Management; Mrs. Aparna Gopinath; Mrs. Akshatha N S; Mrs. Radha Krishna Dhawad; Mrs. Likhita Devineni; and Ms. Pooja B I, Bangalore, Karnataka, on Feb. 17, for 'modular prefabricated building system with integrated energy-saving features.'
Inventor(s) include Mrs. Aparna Gopinath; Mrs. Akshatha N S; Mrs. Radha Krishna Dhawad; Mrs. Likhita Devineni; and Ms. Pooja B I.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a modular prefabricated building system with integrated energy-saving features for rapid, sustainable, and energy-efficient construction. Conventional building methods are slow, wasteful, and result in high operational energy consumption due to poor thermal performance. The disclosed invention overcomes these limitations through factory-fabricated three-dimensional room modules that incorporate passive and active energy-saving technologies directly into their structure. Each module comprises a structural frame supporting multi-layered wall assemblies that include high-performance insulation (vacuum insulated panels or aerogel) and a phase-change material (PCM) layer for passive thermal regulation, stabilizing indoor temperatures by absorbing and releasing heat. Floor modules incorporate embedded radiant heating/cooling systems. The roof module integrates building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for renewable energy generation. Modules feature pre-formed vertical ventilation channels that align during stacking to create passive stack ventilation, reducing mechanical cooling needs. Pre-installed utility connections with standardized quick-connect couplings enable rapid on-site interconnection. Environmental sensors within each module monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality, feeding data to a central building management system (BMS) that optimizes energy performance. Modules are manufactured with precision in a factory, transported to site, and assembled using crane placement, with a typical module installed in under 2 hours. A complete multi-story building can be erected in 3-4 months, compared to 18-24 months for conventional construction. The system reduces construction time by 60-70%, operational energy consumption by 40-50%, and construction waste by 80-90%. The invention is applicable to residential apartments, hostels, hotels, offices, and affordable housing projects, addressing the critical need for rapid, sustainable, and energy-efficient urban development."
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
