Design in Modular Construction.

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 st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lawson, Mark
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Ogden, Ray, Goodier, Chris
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : CRC Press, 2014.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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.
Item Description:Case study 22: Modular housing and rooftop extensions, Finland.
Physical Description:1 online resource (278 pages)
ISBN:9781135203092
1135203091
9780415554503
0415554500