Application of Modular Construction in High-Rise Buildings

AbstractModular construction is widely used in Europe for multi-story residential buildings. A review of modular technologies is presented, which shows how the basic cellular approach in modular construction may be applied to a wide range of building forms and heights. Case studies on 12-, 17-, and...

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Published inJournal of architectural engineering Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 148 - 154
Main Authors Lawson, R. Mark, Ogden, Ray G, Bergin, Rory
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Society of Civil Engineers 01.06.2012
Subjects
Buildings
Case Studies
Case Study
Commercial buildings
Design engineering
Economics
Modular construction
Modular design
Residential buildings
Sustainability
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Summary:AbstractModular construction is widely used in Europe for multi-story residential buildings. A review of modular technologies is presented, which shows how the basic cellular approach in modular construction may be applied to a wide range of building forms and heights. Case studies on 12-, 17-, and 25-story modular buildings give design and constructional information for these relatively tall buildings. The case studies also show how the structural action of modular systems affects the architectural design concept of the building. The combination of modules with steel or concrete frames increases the range of design opportunities, particularly for mixed-use commercial and residential buildings. An overview of the sustainability benefits and economics of modular construction is presented based on these case studies.
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ISSN:1076-0431
1943-5568
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000057