Technical
Building design using modules
Essential design information for construction using modules
The use of modular and other lightweight forms of building construction is increasing. The benefits of off-site prefabrication and improved quality in manufacture are being realised for residential buildings, for mixed commercial/housing projects, educational and health sector buildings.
This publication reviews the basic principles of design using modular construction and addresses the opportunities to achieve a sensible level of standardisation, covering basic dimensions for planning interfaces with cladding, services and other details.
It addresses the following essential topics:
- Types of modules
− 4-sided modules
− Partially open sided modules
− Corner supported modules - Mixed modular and panel construction
- Modules and primary structure
- Other types of modules
- Technical issues
- Dimensional planning
- Sources of information
For further details, please refer to the Technical Article, by the author, Dr R M Lawson on page 28 of this issue.
Catalogue Reference: P348
Author: R M Lawson
PRICES:
Non-member £20 (+P&P)
Member £10 (+ P&P).
Full colour, 16 pp, A4,
self-cover brochure,
September 2007