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INNOVATIVE MODULAR SOLUTIONS: KHUDI BARI

2023-12-05T14:39:58+11:00 December 5th, 2023|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Sustainability|

Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) is utilising modular design to provide shelter to marginalised people in Bangaldesh. Khudi Bari, meaning ‘tiny house’, is addressing the challenges faced by those residing on the sand beds of the Meghna River. Through structural bamboo and steel joints, Khudi Bari is designed for easy assembly [...]

FLOATING HOUSE: A MODULAR FLOOD RESISTANT HOME FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE

2023-12-04T15:25:07+11:00 December 4th, 2023|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Sustainability|

As the climate in Australia evolves, the occurrence of extreme flooding challenges the outdated notion of 'one in 100-year flood'. Now, even regions previously untroubled by floods are facing new risks, compelling us to adapt our built environment for these emerging challenges. STAYING AFLOAT Modscape’s in-house team of [...]

HOW MODULAR IS CHANGING THE FUTURE FOR HEALTHCARE

2022-07-20T10:18:50+10:00 April 23rd, 2022|Architecture, Design, Modscape|

Around the world, modular and prefab construction is on the rise, in particular within the healthcare industry. According to a study by McGraw Hill Construction, 49% of all healthcare projects utilise prefabrication1, up from 37% in 2011. So why are such incredible numbers of hospitals, aged care facilities and medical [...]

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION MARKET WILL BE WORTH US$153.7 BILLION BY 2026, ACCORDING TO REPORT

2022-03-16T10:16:57+11:00 March 16th, 2022|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/media, Sustainability|

The global modular construction industry is predicted to be worth approximately US$153.7 billion by 2027, growing at a whopping CAGR of 6.4%. The forecast comes courtesy of a recent report, which attributes a large portion of the growth to the expansion of modular in the Asia-Pacific region which, of course, [...]

SUSTAINABLE MASS TIMBER IS A PATHWAY TO A GREENER FUTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION

2022-01-31T10:35:29+11:00 January 31st, 2022|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/media, Sustainability|

Timber is one of the oldest construction materials in existence, but the way it’s used is continually evolving. Cross-laminated timber, an engineered mass timber material, represents one of the most significant structural innovations since the invention of reinforced concrete more than 150 years ago. In fact, ‘CLT’ is replacing concrete [...]

DEBUNKING 4 COMMON MODULAR CONSTRUCTION MYTHS

2021-11-30T11:46:01+11:00 November 30th, 2021|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/media, Sustainability|

More people are aware of modular construction and its benefits than ever before, and huge market growth is forecasted for years to come. That said, there are still some common misconceptions about this innovative building methodology that need some serious debunking. Modular construction itself has evolved dramatically in the past [...]

CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER MARKET EXPECTED TO BE WORTH OVER US$2 BILLION BY 2027

2021-11-12T16:26:25+11:00 November 12th, 2021|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/media, Sustainability|

The increasing awareness of sustainable building methods is leading to significant growth in the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) market. The rising number of CLT producers and increasing demand for more sustainable homes are also factors augmenting the growth, with a recent report projecting the CLT market will be valued at approximately [...]

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