Achieving Net Zero
Simplifying? Net Zero Modular Buildings For those in the built environment, particularly those of us who specialise in sustainable design, this increased level of concern is long overdue. It’s no secret that the industry (construction) is responsible for a huge proportion of emissions; 40% to…
Passive Design
Passive Design The basic principle of passive design uses layout, fabric and form to reduce or remove (if possible) mechanical cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting. The passive design maximises the use of ‘natural’ sources of heating, cooling and ventilation to create comfortable conditions inside…
What is MMC?
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ (MMC) is a wide term, embracing a range of offsite manufacturing and onsite techniques that provide alternatives to traditional house building. MMC ranges from whole homes being constructed from factory-built volumetric modules to the use of…
Container and Modular Buildings
Container and Modular Buildings: Construction and Design Manual Prefabricated housing is a pressing issue - for those looking for affordable homes as well as for refugees fleeing wars or natural disasters. In common with politicians, architects were caught unawares by the largest wave of migration since the…