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A building block, and a system and method for constructing a building envelope using a plurality of building blocks, roof panels, and trusses. Each building block may be pre-fabricated and stacked upon one another at the construction site. The blocks and roof system may be rigidly coupled together t

A building block, and a system and method for constructing a building envelope using a plurality of building blocks, roof panels, and trusses. Each building block may be pre-fabricated and stacked upon one another at the construction site. The blocks and roof system may be rigidly coupled together to form a building using a plurality of connecting lines placed through conduits within each building block. The connecting lines are tensioned to couple each building block to an adjacent block, foundation, and roof system of the building. Each building block includes a core which is preferably insulating, and has a pair of opposing surfaces. A plurality of cross struts are placed through the core with ends protruding from each surface. Conduit preferably attaches substantially perpendicular to each cross strut, and preferably substantially parallel to the core surfaces to retain a rigid structural panel formed about the conduit.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A building block comprising:a core with a pair of opposed surfaces;a at least one cross strut placed through the core having at least one end protruding from the surfaces; andat least one conduit attached to at least one end of the cross strut such that the conduit is s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A building block comprising:a core with a pair of opposed surfaces;a at least one cross strut placed through the core having at least one end protruding from the surfaces; andat least one conduit attached to at least one end of the cross strut such that the conduit is substantially parallel to at least part of a surface of the core.