Ebook: Modulbau: Ein Handbuch aus der Praxis für die Praxis

Construction with modular units

In the future, real estate will no longer be built but manufactured. Technical advancements and new design concepts have transformed modular construction into a real alternative to traditional construction. Thanks to modular construction, residential spaces can be erected rapidly and effectively. This book offers an excellent overview of the possibilities of modular construction. Using a selection of examples from residential, education, commerce and healthcare fields, architects describe their experiences with modular construction. Numerous photos, drawings and floor plans illustrate the respective client requirements and the architect’s own design concepts. Introductory contributions by renowned experts on, among other things, the particularities of planning, tendering and contracting, as well as sound proofing and fire protection round out this practical handbook.

• From planning to assembly
• Tips for tenders
• Interviews with architects
• Examples of best practises