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1 online resource (278 pages) |
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Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Executive summary; 1 Introduction to modular construction; 1.1 Definitions; 1.2 Applications of modular construction; 1.3 Benefits of modular construction; 1.4 History of modular construction in the UK; 1.5 Modular construction worldwide; 1.6 Background studies; 1.7 Functional requirements for modular buildings; 1.8 Introduction to materials; 1.9 Accreditation of modular systems; Case study 1: First major modular residential building, London; Case study 2: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester |
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Case study 3: Social housing, Raines Court, North LondonCase study 4: Mixed modular and panel construction, Fulham; Case study 5: Mixed- use modular building, Manchester; Case study 6: Key worker housing, Waterloo, London; References; 2 Types of steel modules; 2.1 Basic forms of light steel modules; 2.2 Four- sided modules; 2.3 Corner- supported modules; 2.4 Open- ended modules; 2.5 Hybrid modular and panel systems; 2.6 Hybrid modular, panel, and primary steel frame systems; Case study 7: Key worker housing, Stockwell, London; Case study 8: Conference Centre-Leamington Spa |
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Case study 9: Modern modular hotel, Southwark, LondonReferences; 3 Precast concrete modules; 3.1 Benefits of precast concrete modules; 3.2 Precast concrete building forms; 3.3 Modular construction in concrete; Case study 10: Modular precast concrete cores, Hartlepool College; References; 4 Other types of modules; 4.1 Timber- framed modules; 4.2 Reuse of shipping containers; 4.3 Bathroom pods; 4.4 Special forms of modular construction; 4.5 Modular units in renovation; 4.6 Access cores; Case study 11: Containers for hotel, Uxbridge, West London; Case study 12: Modular units in rooftop extension |
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Case study 13: Microcompact home, Austria and Germany5 Introduction to planning of modular buildings; 5.1 General principles; 5.2 Corridor- type buildings; 5.3 External access buildings; 5.4 Open- plan modular buildings; 5.5 High- rise modular buildings; 5.6 Dimensions for planning of modular buildings; 5.7 Structural zones; 5.8 Open building approach; Case study 14: High-rise apartments and student residence, London; Case study 15: Private apartments with integral balconies, Manchester; Case study 16: Modular apartments and home offices, Dublin |
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Case study 17: Open house system, Malmo, SwedenReferences; 6 Housing and residential buildings; 6.1 Space planning in housing; 6.2 Building regulations (England and Wales); 6.3 House forms in modular construction; 6.4 Residential buildings in modular construction; 6.5 Student residences; 6.6 Hotels; 6.7 Modular layouts in tall buildings; 6.8 Mixed modules and open- plan space; Case study 18: Modular housing, Harlow, Essex; Case study 19: Social housing, Tower Hamlets, London; Case study 20: Code level 5 social housing in West London; Case study 21: Modular housing for purchase, CUB House |
| Summary |
Modular construction can dramatically improve efficiency in construction, through factory production of pre-engineered building units and their delivery to the site either as entire buildings or as substantial elements. The required technology and application are developing rapidly, but design is still in its infancy. Good design requires a knowledge of modular production, installation and interface issues and also an understanding of the economics and client-related benefits which influence design decisions. Looking at eight recent projects, along with background information, this guide gives |
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Case study 22: Modular housing and rooftop extensions, Finland |
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Modular construction.
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Building.
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Architecture.
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modular construction.
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constructions (sculpture)
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architecture (discipline)
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Architecture
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Building
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Modular construction
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Ogden, Ray
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Goodier, Chris
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| ISBN |
9781135203092 |
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1135203091 |
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9780415554503 |
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0415554500 |
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