In the architectural world it already resonates with great force aspects such as adaptability, lightness or architecture modular prefabricated.
And it is that new technologies, materials and techniques allow us to allow us to go a step further in front of the construction traditional, not only in cost reduction, price or break the possible constructive restrictions that we can find, but also a long list of advantages that will directly benefit the occupants of the dwelling and Therefore, it is an option to take into account when plan and direct a new project.
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If we delve into the essence of the architectural concept of what is modular architecture and adaptable, from Algeco define it perfectly…. «That one that its base is governed by a design made up of volumes or individual components, that uniting them we will obtain a unit useful architectural and in most cases habitable; be a dwelling, building, industrial warehouse, a school… etc».
Governed by two basic abilities; the first, the construction is formalized first in the factory and later, will be moved and mounted in the specific location where the building and the second, has the capacity that can be add or replace the components – modules of a form relatively easy.
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Keep in mind that working with modules confers a versatility that we can perfectly understand in the following scheme:
Regarding the construction process of a building modular we can establish that you can live in six specific phases:
Although it may seem that this type of construction is not represents many advantages over traditional construction first glance, actually modular design in architecture hide a range of opportunities and benefits.
Two directions are mainly the advantages that offers modular architecture; one for the occupants of the house and another from the technical part of the project and execution of the same.
In front of the modules that are assembled in the factory we can have a more exhaustive control of the materials.
From their quality, exact control of the material that is used without losses or excesses and therefore a economic benefit, up to the necessary storage space for the material that we are going to use. Without accounting for the The materials used are much lighter and more treatable than the traditional structural concrete, so we have a light architecture.
An erroneous tendency is that many times we think that materials used in the prefabricated modules either in roof, facade or interior do not respond to our design or quality demands, and in truth the reality is other.
As an example, I leave an image that collects some materials that can be used in facades; from wood to include a vegetal façade…
We all know that determining the facilities of a project and executing them on site is literally a pain in the neck. head. But on a modular system in which previously has carried out a study to optimize the facilities and a controlled execution in the factory, results are obtained really good, energy efficient and energy efficient the different devices and installations (Sanitation, ACS, plumbing… etc) used in the home
The modular construction represents a milestone as constructive adaptability not only because we can add as many modules as we want, but we can also eliminate even during the construction process of the edification. Or be able to move – move the building of one place to another, according to needs, with economic costs low. It is an adaptable architecture to modern times!
It may be one of the most interesting sections where the economic savings are palpable and the costs are drastically reduced by the optimization in the use of materials, machinery, facilities and above all, the Control of the workflow during the construction process.
But in reality if we are headed for large constructions such as schools or office buildings, architecture prefabricated offers us even more optimized times. As examples from a classroom or school…
This is a more detailed control of the actions that operators perform when located in a controlled environment when they do their jobs and also, we will reduce the conflicts and we will also reduce conflicts since we have programmed the tasks that must be carried out.
Since there is no weather dependency in the assembly processes, if it rains we can continue working outdoors being in the factory, to be able to have greater control over the Supervision of the work carried out, delivery of materials or greater ease of access to the necessary tools in the work of the operator.
In the constructions modular there is an optimization in the use of all materials (we know we are going to use), working times, transport…etc. This It leads us to significant energy savings, yes counting noise, possible water leaks, dust storms… ect. Besides to comply with the rule of the three R's in the ecology; Reuse, Reduce and Recycle are applicable in
If we look at our streets examples of architecture modular we have many and history confirms it; modular-style homes, schools, public buildings, offices, modular buildings for dwellings, construction booths, modular stands… etc. There is a great variety and with a design that really surprises.
A different and imaginative proposal in design modular, from the studio of SOA architects reveal a modular home that establishes quality, geometry and design in abundance.
An example of adaptability can be found in Barcelona in the expansion of a school by means of two plants using modules with technology features amazing…
Another unique and really interesting building is the Santa Mónica School located in Madrid, where the systems of assembly and the flexibility of the materials have achieved monopolize a quality architecture, light and with an excellent design.
