"Green" Modular Building Fact #1

Being "green" is a big deal in the construction business and modular buildings are ecologically friendly for more reasons than most people think. Here is"green" fact #1 about modular buildings, portable classrooms and pretty much any type of prefabricated structure that is designed for human occupancy:

FACT #1. Modular building manufacturing facilities help reduce traffic and pollution. Simply put, when building materials are delivered to one location fewer trucks are needed. Think about a traditional general construction company that has multiple projects underway within a 200 mile radius of its office. Trucks with all types of building materials are needed to service each and every job site. Now compare that to a modular building manufacturer that can build several buildings per day in the same location. Not only is material transportation reduced but some materials can be stored for future builds which helps manufacturers stay on schedule and be less dependent on same day material deliveries.

In addition to reducing material transportation modular builders cut down on employee's vehicle usage by giving them one place to report to each day. Not only does this ease commuter traffic and fuel consumption but it makes carpooling and public transportation real possibilities. Oh, and by the way, employees seem less stressed when their commute is easy... and this always helps productivity!

Here you can find some other interesting facts about why modular buildings are green.

If you want to build green hopefully FACT #1 will encourage you to "drive" to a modular building manufacturer and take a tour of their facility.

Green Modular School Buildings Gain Popularity

Info for school planers- Green Modular School as an option

This is a very good example of how modular building can create truly sustainable learning environments for students and interesting teaching environments for instructors. Modular building has graduated from being a fast and temporary solution for schools to solve space problems to a widely accepted method of building smart, green and affordable school facilities that have less environmental impact and more educational benefits.

If you are a school planner, facility manager, architect or administrator have a look at this case study video and consider green modular school for your next permanent construction project, daycare center or even church facility. Keep in mind that modular building can be as sophisticated as your budget can afford - it's no longer a temporary solution for school housing. Interior and exterior features can be specified to your exact needs, eco-friendly materials can be used for every aspect of construction and smart technologies can be implemented to operate one or several modular classrooms on your campus.

Commercial Modular Building is Changing for the Better

News about Commercial Modular Buildings

This is a helpful article from REED Construction Data...particularly if you are considering modular construction but are hung up on the "trailer" look that many commercial modular buildings have. Prefab structures have come a long way and the commercial modular builders are moving in a direction that combines the best attributes of modular manufacturing with green building and modern architecture to produce intelligent and aesthetically pleasing single and multi-story structures.

Pre-fab builders need to look outside the box – Journal of Commerce

Modular Construction is Green Building

Green Modular Building introduction video

Modular buildings have always had green building aspects - built indoors, reduction of material transportation, less site labor and control over quality along each step of construction. This video shows just how far modular construction has come in the last decade.

Visit Modular building has graduated into green building on our green building blog www.iBuildgreen.com.