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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
CRC Press,
2014.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| 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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| Item Description: | Case study 22: Modular housing and rooftop extensions, Finland. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (278 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781135203092 1135203091 9780415554503 0415554500 |