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Modular Building

Building with shipping containers not as eco-friendly as it seems

With millions of shipping containers lying empty at ports around the world, it may seem like repurposing them to construct buildings would be a clear environmental winner. The reality of building with shipping containers is complicated, though, and in many cases isn’t a net-positive for the environment, critics charge, according to a report by NPR's Chloe Veltman.

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Modular Building

Modular building is the growing trend of assembling structures from prefabricated, interchangeable components. After being constructed in a controlled environment away from the building site—such as a factory—the components are then transported to the final location and assembled on-site.

This growing collection of news, trends, case studies, white papers, and innovative projects bring you the latest in modular design and construction.

 

Building Team | Aug 21, 2020

A healthcare project in Wisconsin benefits from including MEP subs in early design discussions

Prefabrication played a major role in quickening construction.

University Buildings | Aug 2, 2020

R&D hubs, modular-built hotels, and an award-winning student center on the August 6 “The Weekly”

R&D hubs, modular-built hotels, and an award-winning student center on the August 6 “The Weekly”

Modular Building | May 22, 2020

‘Cargotecture’ is coming to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

Boxyard RTP, made from 38 shipping containers, will serve as a community gathering and social space.

Coronavirus | Apr 21, 2020

COVID-19 update: CallisonRTKL, Patriot, PODS, and USACE collaborate on repurposed containers for ACFs

CallisonRTKL and PODS collaborate on repurposed containers for ACFs

Modular Building | Mar 17, 2020

Danish hospital is constructed from 24 steel frame modules

Onsite construction was completed in two weeks.

Modular Building | Feb 16, 2020

On the West Coast, prefab gains ground for speedier construction

Gensler has been working with component supplier Clark Pacific on several projects.

Modular Building | Nov 18, 2019

A modular solution to help reduce homelessness

DOME is a Perkins and Will-designed prototype whose goal is to provide bridge housing to the unsheltered.

AEC Innovators | Aug 13, 2019

Stacking the deck: Marriott International embraces modular construction

The hotel giant has more than 50 projects in the works that incorporate prefab guestrooms or bathrooms.

Modular Building | Jul 3, 2019

World’s tallest modular building rises in Singapore

The state has been pushing for improvements in construction management.

Modular Building | May 13, 2019

This Marriott is poised to take over the title as the world’s tallest modular hotel

Danny Forster & Architecture designed the building.

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